ETS, Health Education Teacher, Grades 6-8, PAUS

ETS, Health Education Teacher, Grades 6-8, PAUS

Cambridge Public Schools Putnam Avenue Upper School, Cambridge, Massachusetts

• Job : 5564836
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Apr 17, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time

Position:
Extended Term Substitute Health Education Teacher, Grades 6-8

Availability:
April 2026 through June 2026

Department:
Health & Physical Education

We are looking for a dynamic, committed educator with solid content and pedagogical knowledge, solid classroom management skills, a deep commitment to social justice, and experience working in urban schools. We are actively working towards becoming an antiracist school and are taking steps towards identifying and dismantling racist structures, hearing and elevating underrepresented voices, and striving to achieve an equitable and just educational experience for all students.

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 levels.

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, including 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.

• Utilize accepted H/PE department strategies and techniques, which have been developed as a framework for enhancing life skills development and encouraging meaningful dialogue between students, teachers, and parents/guardians.
• Coordinate guest speakers and special presentations for grades 6‑8.
• Build school‑wide relationships with students, staff, and parents by participating on appropriate committees and by engaging students in various programs and school‑wide health promotion activities.
• Be responsible for all reports, data collection, inventory, and purchasing, as well as other duties as may be designated by the Coordinator of Health and Physical Education or the Health Education Program Leader.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience and/or education in teaching middle school Health Education.
• Successful teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Massachusetts Certification in PK‑12 Health/ Family/Consumer Science is preferred.
• A love for children and a desire to work with middle school students.

Apply online d.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: hr

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.