Position:           Extended Term Substitute, Physical Education Teacher

                        Available September 2024 through no later than November 2023

                        Health & Physical Education Department/Putnam Avenue Upper & King Schools

Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Department Overview:

Cambridge Public School's Health, Physical Education and Wellness Department is dedicated to creating supportive learning spaces where all students are known, celebrated, empowered, and thrive. Students will receive relevant learning opportunities that develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be healthy and physically active. These experiences will support students to be engaged in exploring, creating, and advocating for meaningful changes at the individual and societal level. We also recognize that certain groups have been historically marginalized, resulting in significant health and educational disparities. In working to uphold the district's overarching mission, we are committed to:

• Anti-racism, social justice, and racial equity by working with community partners to address the needs of youth, families, and educators of color
• Promoting inclusiveness, valuing diversity, and creating a culturally responsive curriculum within our department

Upon completion of our program, students will develop competence in a variety of skills, which include motor skill development, self-efficacy, advocacy, and empowerment to take control of their health and engage in lifelong efforts to maintain and enhance their individual and community health and wellness.

The Role:

The CPS Health, Physical Education and Wellness Department seek a Physical Education teacher to join our caring and innovative community. The successful candidate will have experience planning and implementing Physical Education instruction according to the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Framework and the SHAPE America Physical Education Standards. The candidate will be responsible to teach to the Cambridge Public Schools Physical Education curriculum with skill and fidelity. As a professional, the teacher will display a collegial spirit that supports and enhances continual professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of the Cambridge Public Schools. Moreover, the candidate will be fully committed to continuously learning, improving, reflecting and working together to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

Your Skill Set: 

As the incoming Physical Education Teacher, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• A love for children and desire to work with elementary aged students.
• Experience and/or education in: elementary school Physical Education
• Successful teaching experience in an urban setting is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/WSI/lifeguarding certification preferred.
• Massachusetts Certification in JK-8 Physical Education preferred.
• Experience leading instruction in multicultural and urban community settings. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff and student body.

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.