Acting Physical Education Instructional Aide (7 hours), CRLS bei Cambridge Public Schools

Position: Acting Physical Education Instructional Aide, (7 hours)

Available now through December 2025

Health & Physical Education Department/Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

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 for a healthy and physically active lifestyle. 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, which include 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.

The Opportunity:

The Health, Physical Education, and Wellness (H/PE) department seeks a 7-hour Instructional Aide to join our team. Reporting to the Coordinator of Health/Physical Education. The Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Instructional Aide will be responsible (K-12) for assisting Physical Education/Wellness teachers with the education of students in accordance with the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Framework, which includes health and physical education. The Physical Education Aide will assist the Health, Physical Education, and Wellness teacher in the setup and take-down of equipment, student monitoring in locker rooms and classroom spaces, and other duties required by a teacher. The Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Instructional Aide (K-12) will assist the Health, Physical Education and and Wellness teacher in teaching and assessing physical education programs such as aquatics, team sports, adventure lessons, individual sports, and Health education.

Your Skill Set: 

As the incoming Instructional Aide, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Associate Degree or 48 college credits 
• Experience and/or education in:  health education, physical education, and teaching swim development skills
• Successful teaching experience in an urban setting is preferred
• First Aid/CPR/WSI/lifeguarding certification preferred
• 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:

Apply online at www.cpsd.us by clicking on Career Opportunities. 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.