ELEMENTARY TEACHER (Gr. 5)

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

Job summary

The Bridgeport Public Schools seek an Elementary Teacher (Grade 5) at Claytor Magnet Academy to join a dynamic urban learning community. You will design standards-based lessons, implement assessments, and foster high expectations for student growth.

Candidates must hold CT Elementary Certification and have urban teaching experience, with strong communication and technology skills. The position is covered by the BEA contract and offers a career path within our district.

Qualifications

• CT Elementary Certification (305) and related CT endorsements.
• Three years of urban teaching experience preferred.
• Experience using educational technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and adjust instructional goals and objectives to reflect district and school priorities.
• Design lessons that promote problem-solving, creativity, and real-world connections.
• Set clear behavior standards fostering self-discipline and positive relationships.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in content and pedagogy.
• Plan activities addressing diverse learner needs.
• Develop and evaluate formative and summative assessments balancing content and problem-solving.
• Monitor student progress against curriculum policies and goals.
• Involve parents and community members to support instruction.
• Involve parents in assessing their children's progress and needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Urban education experience

Educational technology

Strong communication

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. 5)
CLAYTOR MAGNET ACADEMY
STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079 - $107,539

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.

Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract salary schedule.

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 Aff…