ART TEACHER

Sylvania; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 51,079 - 107,539; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT, invites applications for an Art Teacher at WALTHERSVILLE SCHOOL. This BA - 6th year position offers a salary range of $51,079.00 to $107,539.00, following BEA contract terms.

The teacher will design and implement art curricula, assess student progress, and involve families in student development. The role requires CT Art PK-12 certification and experience with educational technology, with emphasis on fostering creative and critical thinking among

Qualifications

• Certification in Art PK-12 required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience using educational technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide an atmosphere for artistic and intellectual growth.
• Adjust instructional goals to reflect district/school objectives and student needs.
• Design lessons promoting problem‑solving, creativity, and real‑world connections.
• Establish standards for behavior and positive student relationships.
• Commit to ongoing professional development in art content and pedagogy.
• Plan activities addressing individual student differences.
• Develop and evaluate formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor student progress relative to curriculum goals.
• Engage parents and community members in supporting instruction.
• Involve parents in assessing their children’s progress.

Education

Art PK-12 Certification (042)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

Art Teacher

WALTHERSVILLE SCHOOL

STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079.00 - $107,539.00*

Responsibilities

• Provides an atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for artistic and intellectual growth
• Establishes and (as necessary) adjusts instructional goals and objectives, to reflect district/school goals, curriculum policies, and the knowledge, skills, progress, and needs of one’s students.
• Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem‑solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real‑world problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self‑discipline and positive relationships among students.
• Commits to on‑going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
• Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem‑solving skills.
• Monitors and evaluates students’ progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
• Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
• Involves parents in the assessment of their children’s progress and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required certification: Art, Grades PK‑12 (042); master’s degree preferred.
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

*This position isin accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) and the Bridgeport Board of Education. The salary will follow the contract and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.