GENERAL SCIENCE TEACHER

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

Job summary

Sylvania is hiring a General Science Teacher for Bridgeport Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. This position involves establishing instructional goals, designing engaging lessons, and actively participating in student assessments.

The ideal candidate will hold a General Science certification and have at least three years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban setting. The salary ranges from $51,079 to $107,539 in accordance with the BEA contract salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Required certification: General Science (034, 234).
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in local or regional science fairs.

Responsibilities

• Establish instructional goals based on student needs.
• Design lessons for problem-solving and creativity.
• Monitor and evaluate students' progress.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Experience with educational technology

Ability to involve parents in assessments

Education

General Science certification (034, 234)

Three years teaching experience

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

GENERAL SCIENCE TEACHER

CENTRAL HS

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 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: General Science (034, 234)
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
• Experience in local or regional Science fairs
• 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.