Art Teacher (PK-3)

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking a passionate Art Teacher for CURIALE/BARNUM SCHOOL in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The position offers a salary range of $51,079.00 to $107,539.00 based on experience and qualifications. As an Art Teacher, you will foster an environment where students can grow artistically and intellectually through innovative lesson plans and assessments.

The ideal candidate will hold the required certification for Art, Grades PK-12, and ideally a master's degree, along with experience in urban education. Strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development are essential for this role.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide an atmosphere for students’ artistic and intellectual growth.
• Design lessons that foster problem-solving, creativity, and communication.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress based on curriculum goals.

Skills

Art certification

Educational technology

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

CURIALE/BARNUM SCHOOL

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

ART TEACHER

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 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 be 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.