ELEMENTARY TEACHER (GR 3)

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT seeks an Elementary Teacher (Grade 3) at Hall School for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary ranges from BA-6th year, $51,079 to $107,539, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Position emphasizes standards-based instruction, professional development, and community engagement. The role requires CT Elementary Certification, urban teaching experience preferred, and strong oral/written communication.

Qualifications

• CT Elementary Certification required.
• Three years of urban teaching experience preferred.
• Experience using educational technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and adjusts instructional goals to reflect district/school goals and student needs.
• Designs lessons promoting problem-solving, creativity, and communication.
• Maintains standards for behavior to foster self-discipline and positive relationships.
• Pursues ongoing professional development in content and pedagogy.
• Plans activities addressing individual differences among students.
• Develops and evaluates formative and summative assessments balancing content and problem-solving.
• Monitors student progress relative to curriculum goals.
• Involves parents and community members to support instruction.
• Involves parents in assessing student progress and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Written communication

Human relations skills

Educational technology

Education

Connecticut Elementary Certification

Job description

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

ELEMENTARY TEACHER (GR 3) – HALL SCHOOL

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 an 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 Connecticut Certification: Elementary (305) (001) (004) (005) (008) (113)
• 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 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.

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.