ART TEACHER (Gr. K – 8)

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking an Art Teacher for grades K-8 for the 2026 - 2027 school year. The successful candidate will provide an atmosphere for artistic and intellectual growth, design creative lessons, and monitor student progress.

The position requires certification in Art (Grades PK-12) and preferably a master’s degree along with three years of successful teaching experience in an urban setting. Salary ranges from $51,079 to $107,539 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides an atmosphere for artistic and intellectual growth.
• Designs lessons for problem-solving and creativity.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress.

Skills

Teaching in urban settings

Educational technology

Communication skills

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

ART TEACHER (Gr. K – 8)

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

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 is 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 Affir…