Elementary Teacher (GR. 6)

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an Elementary Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 school year at Hall School in Bridgeport, CT. The role includes establishing instructional goals, designing engaging lessons, and monitoring student progress.

Qualified candidates must hold Connecticut Certification for Elementary Education, have three years of urban teaching experience, and possess strong skills in educational technology and communication. The salary for this position ranges from $51,079 to $107,539, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Certification in Elementary Education is required.
• Three years of successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Proficiency in educational technology and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish instructional goals and objectives based on student needs.
• Design engaging lessons that foster problem-solving and creativity.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress regularly.

Skills

Connecticut Certification: Elementary (305)

Successful teaching experience

Use of educational technology

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Education

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

ELEMENTARY TEACHER (GR 6)

HALL SCHOOL

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)
• 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 isin 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 Affirmentive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.