Teacher- Wellness (FY27)

Hudson Public Schools•Hudson, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Wellness teacher (Physical Education & Health) to join our community. The ideal candidate should have experience planning, implementing, and adapting curriculum based on the National Health and Physical Education Standards. They must be able to create a positive environment for student learning and involvement, embracing cultural diversity and multiple perspectives. This role ensures opportunities for students to be thoughtful and contributing members of our school and the greater community by using creativity and critical thinking skills. The teacher holds a strong belief that all students are capable of achieving and is able to provide multiple access points, scaffolding and ongoing feedback within their instruction for a wide range of learners. A collegial spirit that supports the team model through collaboration and professional growth consistent with the educational goals and philosophies of our school community is essential. The position requires full commitment to continuous learning, improving, reflecting and working with students, staff and families to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

Requirements

Valid MA licenses in Health/Family and Consumer Science (all levels)
Physical Education (5-12) license
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI)
Successful completion of fingerprints

Nice To Haves

Practicum or teaching experience working in Health Education and/or Physical Education is preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) a plus.

Responsibilities

Promotes school health/wellness, health awareness activities (both curricular and extracurricular) for students, staff, and parents.
Create engaging lessons and activities as part of a skills-based, comprehensive health education program that favors learning and personal growth that leads to health literacy.
Establish positive relationships with students.
Allow opportunities for students to develop, learn, practice, and become proficient in skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to become health literate.
Develop skills-based performance assessments that gauge student growth around knowledge and skill development.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas.
Provides appropriate safety instruction and makes safety checks on equipment and field areas to ensure the overall safety of students.
Analyzes, demonstrates, and explains basic skills, knowledge and strategies of formal sports, games, rhythms, and fundamentals of body movement.
Develop motor skills, physical development and proper exercise and eating habits amount students.
Maintain a safe, positive learning environment that meets the needs of all learners.
Shows understanding of and sensitivity to different families' home language, culture, and values.