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 Health and Wellness/Gym Instructor for Residential & Day Services in Framingham. The role is responsible for planning and implementing curricula consistent with the Massachusetts Framework in a safe and supportive setting. The instructor is expected to act professionally and in a manner consistent with Wayside’s core service values: resiliency, excellence, and diversity. The position is 40 hours per week. The salary range is $54,000 to $56,000 per year, depending on licensure, with a $5,000 stipend for completing extended school year. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, paid half after six months of employment and half after one year; the bonus is prorated for part-time employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Massachusetts educator certification. 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.
Ability to work independently, self-direct projects, and propose solutions related to curriculum and lesson planning.
Flexibility and creative thinking, including the ability to adapt to changing work situations and respond quickly when lessons or activities do not go as planned.
Dependability and persistence, including 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 varied 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 using physical intervention tools.
Provide progress reports, report cards, and other written reports as required and directed.
Attend program special events, including graduation and holiday functions for clients, as well as other events designated by the Principal. Attendance may be mandatory and may be a secondary duty 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.