Middle School Physical Education Teacher

Innovation Academy Charter School - Tyngsborough, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps Middle School Wellness/PE Teacher Job Details Job ID: 5582802 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 12, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026 Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a full-time middle school Wellness/Physical Education teacher for the upcoming school year. Successful candidates will be passionate learners and collaborators who are committed to the school’s mission and invested in creating a culturally responsive program that supports academic and social-emotional learning of all students. Our school has a close-knit community of teachers, students, administration, and parents. Teachers serve as advisors to a group of 12-13 students each year, building strong relationships with students outside of the academic classroom. Innovation Academy Charter School has a 200 acre campus with a pond, a network of trails through the woods, a turf field with track, a disc golf course, lower ropes course, mountain bikes, and cross-country skis. Each year, students have a blend of units related to team sports, lifelong fitness, and team building. We are excited to build a program in which some courses will be co-taught with another Wellness/Physical Education teacher and older students will learn leadership, acting as mentors to younger students. Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages spoken, 39% students of color, 25% of students on special education plans, and a community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ. IACS has a strong mentoring program for teachers new to the school and those new to teaching, including career changers. We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Physical Education Welcome to Innovation Academy Charter School Innovation Academy Charter School is a tuition free, college preparatory, Massachusetts public charter school. Currently, the school serves students in grades 5-12 from more than 10 Massachusetts communities including Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Dracut, Groton, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. At Innovation Academy Charter School, our mission is to create an inclusive educational environment that helps students become self-directed problem solvers, effective communicators, and invested community members for our complex and evolving world. IACS is invested in hiring candidates with identities that have been historically excluded and socially marginalized. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. IACS is devoted to anti-bias training, education and learning for all employees. IACS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. IACS does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, economic status, homelessness, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Job Requirements Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Melissa Kapeckas , Director of Curriculum and Instruction 72 Tyng Road Tyngsboro, Massachusetts 01879 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr