ART TEACHER (Gr. K – 8)

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an Art Teacher for the Geraldine Johnson School in Bridgeport, CT for the 2026-2027 school year. This role focuses on fostering students' artistic and intellectual growth through innovative lesson plans. A required certification in Art for Grades PK-12 is essential, and candidates are preferred to have a master's degree and three years of urban teaching experience.

The salary for the position ranges from $51,079 to $107,539 based on experience, in accordance with the Bridgeport Education Association agreement. A commitment to ongoing professional development is also expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides an atmosphere for students to fulfill their artistic and intellectual growth.
• Designs lessons for problem-solving and creativity.
• Develops quality assessments to evaluate student progress.

Skills

Educational technology

Oral and written communication

Human relations skills

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Required certification: Art, Grades PK-12 (042)

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

ART TEACHER (Gr. K – 8)
GERALDINE JOHNSON SCHOOL
STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079- $107,539*

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 in 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 Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.