Long Term Substitute - Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Winchendon Public Schools Murdock High School
- Winchendon, Massachusetts

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Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Oct 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Nov 30, 2026

Posted:
October 28, 2026

Closed:
Until Filled

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Memorial School & Toy Town Elementary are seeking a temporary Long Term Substitute Elementary Physical Education Teacher, beginning on or about November 30 and lasting approximately 8 to 12 weeks. Ideal candidates are organized, creative and effective communicators who foster a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The teacher will provide developmentally appropriate physical education instruction that promotes movement skills, physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship and healthy habits. This position will work collaboratively with elementary school staff to support students of varying abilities and learning needs. This is a temporary, per diem position.

Position Type:
Full-Time

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education or a related field preferred
• Massachusetts teaching certification in Physical Education
• Ability to plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate physical activities
• Strong classroom management skills and commitment to student safety
• Ability to adapt instruction and activities to meet diverse student needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in working with elementary students and their families
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands, talk and hear. The employee may be required to reach with hands and arms above their head or reach forward, sit, squat, stoop or kneel.

The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Salary: $270/day Certified Teacher
• $200/day Bachelor's Degree

• Bobbie French, Principal: bfrench
• Joanne Forsythe, Principal: jforsythe

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Human Resources
• 175 Grove Street
• Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475
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• Email: hr