What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2026 Wellness Teacher Lincoln 5-8 (One-year Long-term Substitute) position at Lincoln School, Grades 5-8?
Wellness Teacher, Grades 5-8 - Long-term Substitute - One year appointment
Start Date: August 26, 2026, with new faculty orientation on August 21 & 24 - this position will end on the last student day in June of 2027
The wellness teacher teaches wellness classes (combination of physical education and health) to students in grades 5-8. Students in all grades will be seen on a weekly basis, either once or twice a week. In addition to being responsible for executing culturally responsive and inclusive lessons, the wellness teacher will also maintain a supply closet, track the wellness budget, and instruct health lessons that include the puberty lessons relevant to each grade. A candidate familar with the revised Comprehensive Health and Physical Education (CHPE) Framework is sought after. Candidates licensed in other subject areas are also preferred. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
This position reports to the building principal.
Lincoln, Massachusetts
Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754, the town has a rich history dating to our country’s Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education, open space, diversity, and community involvement.
The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence, offering innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School, which serves Lincoln-resident families, Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program, and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School, which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.
Interest in Lincoln Public Schools
Our district’s core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, respect for every individual, and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values, and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.
As a district, we ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.
You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment.