Wellness Teacher at Holliston Public Schools

Holliston High School is looking for a dynamic educator to help cultivate a strong passion for Wellness in our students.  The school and district have strong commitments to authentic learning experiences and continue to look for ways to engage students in unique and exciting courses that will foster independence, resilience, and perseverance. Holliston High School is always looking to increase student voice and agency so that students take ownership over their learning and see the classroom environment strongly connected to the community through meaningful and relevant work. It is essential that teachers build rapport with students, parents, and families so they understand that teachers care about them and want to support their success. We are looking for a teacher who continually improves teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts DESE Certification Required
• Experience teaching courses on Stress Management and Health, Fitness, and Nutrition
• Preferred but not required: background in Project Adventure activities, Ropes Courses, and Belay Skills (Training will be provided)  

Courses offered by the wellness department include:

Wellness 9, Wellness 10, Life & Stress Management, Adventure Education & Leadership, Rock Climbing & Leadership, CPR & First Aid, Human Development & Child Caring, Relationships & Sexuality, and Functional Fitness.

Courses taught by this position for the 25-26 school year:

Wellness 10

Life & Stress Management

Functional Fitness

Instructional hours: 8:15 am-3:03 pm

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of reference.

Public School employees of Massachusetts are required to submit their fingerprints to a National Criminal Database check. The check will require you to pay a fee of $55 if you hold an Educator’s License, or $35 if you are an unlicensed employee. In addition to the national background check, a satisfactory Massachusetts Criminal Record Check (CORI) is required.

About Holliston High School

Holliston High School is a comprehensive high school focused on partnering with students to provide a very wide range of opportunities to demonstrate their interests, knowledge and skills. Over the last three years our students, faculty, parents/guardians, and community members have worked hard to create a Vision of the Graduate that supports student-centered instructional practices and fosters student ownership over their learning. Through our grades 9 - 12+ curriculum and experiences, our students will become engaged global citizens, innovative thinkers, effective communicators, and lifelong learners who exemplify character and live balanced lives.