ESL Teacher (PK-6)

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an ESL Teacher for the 2026 – 2027 school year at Bridgeport Public Schools. This position involves creating a supportive classroom for English Language Learners and designing lessons for problem-solving and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will possess a TESOL certification and preferably a master’s degree along with excellent communication abilities. The salary for this position ranges from $51,079 to $107,539 and is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Required Connecticut Certification for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates a conducive classroom environment for English Language Learners.
• Designs lessons that develop problem-solving skills.
• Plans learning activities for individual differences among students.
• Evaluates students' progress based on curriculum standards.

Skills

English Language Learners support

Educational technology

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree preferred

Connecticut Certification: TESOL, PK-12

Job description

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

ESL Teacher

Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and abilities of students, and provides both social and emotional support for English Language Learners.
• Administers specialized ESL assessments.
• 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 ongoing 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 and 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: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), PK-12 (111); 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 affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.