Wellness Educator

Wellness Educator (Grades 7–12)

Part-Time (3/5) Faculty Position

Fontbonne l The Early College of Boston seeks an innovative, student-centered educator to join our Wellness Department as a Wellness Educator for Grades 7–12. The Wellness Educator will play a vital role in helping cultivate a school culture where well-being is valued as an essential component of learning, growth, leadership, and community. Through movement, wellness education, recreation, fitness, reflection, and relationship-building experiences, the Wellness Educator will help students develop the habits, skills, and mindsets necessary to lead healthy and balanced lives.

This position is ideal for an educator who believes that wellness education extends beyond traditional physical education and embraces the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of well-being. As Fontbonne continues to expand and refine its wellness programming, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, develop new initiatives, and help shape the future direction of wellness education across grades 7–12.

The Wellness Educator serves as a champion for student wellbeing by creating experiences that help students:

• Develop confidence and self-awareness

• Build healthy habits and routines

• Experience joy and connection through movement

• Strengthen resilience and emotional well-being

• Foster positive relationships with themselves and others

• Discover lifelong wellness practices

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach wellness and movement-based courses for students in Grades 7–12.

• Design and facilitate engaging learning experiences that support student well-being and healthy lifestyle habits.

• Create inclusive movement opportunities that promote participation, confidence, physical literacy, and lifelong engagement in physical activity.

• Lead and support wellness initiatives that encourage community, belonging, recreation, and healthy living.

• Collaborate with Counseling, Student Life, and Mission & Ministry to support whole-student development.

• Shape and develop the future direction of wellness education at Fontbonne. 

• Serve as a visible and positive advocate for wellness throughout the school community for both students and adults.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Teaching experience in wellness education, health education, physical education, recreation, youth development, coaching, or related fields preferred.

• Strong understanding of adolescent development, particularly the social, emotional, physical, and wellness needs of adolescent girls. 

• Ability to build positive relationships with students across grades 7–12.

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and student-centered practices.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Interested Candidates should send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to jobs@fontbonneboston.org and to Fontbonne’s Wellness Coordinator, Keri McPhillips, at kmcphillips@fontbonneboston.org. Please include the title of the position and your name in the subject line. 

The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Sponsored Ministries, including Fontbonne Academy, are equal opportunity employers. Consistent with those religious exemptions provided in statutory and constitutional law, employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements and qualifications, and organization needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Fontbonne Academy complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for handicapped and disabled employees. It is the policy of Fontbonne Academy to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act. Fontbonne Academy will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. 

Interested Candidates should send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to jobs@fontbonneboston.org and to Fontbonne’s Wellness Coordinator, Keri McPhillips, at kmcphillips@fontbonneboston.org. Please include the title of the position and your name in the subject line.

Fontbonne is a Catholic, All-Girl, College Preparatory High School and Early College serving students in Grades 7-12 throughout Greater Boston and the South Shore.

Inspiring remarkable girls since 1954, Fontbonne is a leader in private school education and a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston.