Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Community:  

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is a comprehensive high school divided into four Learning Communities designed to promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students. Honors courses are offered in all core classes (English, History, Mathematics, and Science); Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available to qualified students in grades 11 and 12.

The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School is to provide a quality education to every student through rigorous, comprehensive, and personalized teaching and learning. Working in partnership with families and the wider community, we maintain a nurturing, respectful, and safe environment where educators and students hold themselves to high standards. We value academic excellence, creativity, diversity, perseverance, collaboration, and responsible decision-making. Within and across our learning communities, we prepare lifelong learners who participate thoughtfully, responsibly, and productively in a global, democratic society.

The Role:

The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, in partnership with the Health and Physical Education department, seeks a Health & Wellness Teacher for the 19-20 School Year. Wellness Teachers report directly to the Coordinator of Health, Physical Education and Wellness and to the principal of the school or small learning community administrator to which s/he is assigned, as well as to the Health Education Program Leader. It is the responsibility of all Wellness Teachers to teach Wellness education according to the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Framework which includes health and physical education.

Your Skill Set:

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

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience and/or education in: health education, physical education, leading adventure activities and teaching human sexuality.
• Successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/WSI/lifeguarding certification preferred.
• Required Massachusetts Certification: 5-12 Physical Education and K-12 Health Education.
• 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.

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 as well as 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.