Health and Wellness Instuctor

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network•Framingham, MA

7d•$54,000 - $56,000

About The Position

Wayside Youth and Family Support Network is hiring a full-time, 40-hour-per-week Health and Wellness/Gym Instructor for Residential & Day Services in Framingham. The instructor plans and implements curricula consistent with the Massachusetts Framework in a safe and supportive setting. The role also requires professional conduct consistent with Wayside’s core service values of resiliency, excellence, and diversity. The instructor delivers physical education and health curricula approved by a Special Education-certified teacher or administrator, provides engaging learning experiences, and adapts teaching methods and materials to students’ topics, IEPs, and learning styles. The position includes preparing written progress reports and maintaining required certifications, confidentiality, and compliance with program and agency policies. Attendance at assigned supervision, meetings, trainings, and program events is also part of the role; some events may be mandatory outside the regular schedule. The listed salary range is $54,000 to $56,000 per year, depending on licensure, with a $5,000 stipend for completing extended school year and a sign-on bonus. The bonus is paid in two halves after six months and one year of employment and is prorated for part-time employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Certification as an educator in Massachusetts; individuals willing to pursue licensure may be considered if they have comparable experience in a related field.
At least two years of experience with the population.

Nice To Haves

Comparable experience in a related field for candidates willing to pursue Massachusetts educator licensure.
Ability to work independently, self-direct projects, and propose solutions related to curriculum and lesson planning.
Flexibility and creative thinking, including adapting to changing work situations and responding when a lesson or activity does not go as planned.
Dependability, persistence, and excellent follow-through on assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Implement physical education and health curricula approved by a Special Education-certified teacher or administrator for all students.
Provide challenging, motivating, and relevant learning experiences.
Teach classes using methods and materials suited to the topic, IEP, and/or learning style.
Demonstrate working knowledge of milieu expectations, programs, policies, and procedures.
Use a creative treatment approach that maximizes verbal intervention and processes with a client before physical intervention tools are used.
Provide progress reports, report cards, and other written reports as required and directed.
Attend program special events, including graduation, client holiday functions, and other events designated by the Principal; some attendance may be mandatory outside the regular schedule.
Maintain confidentiality regarding program and client information and communicate information to supervising staff as prescribed by program policy.
Maintain first aid, CPR, and TCI certification.
Comply with program and agency policies, standards, and protocols.
Attend supervision, staff meetings, agency trainings, and meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal or Principal.

Benefits

Tuition and training reimbursement.
PTO package including three wellness days.
Nine paid holidays.
Up to three weeks of vacation in the first year.
Free training and CEUs.
Medical benefits.
Financial health supports.
Career development opportunities.
$2,000 sign-on bonus, prorated for part-time; half paid after six months and half after one year of employment.
$5,000 stipend for completing extended school year.