Grade 1 Elementary Teacher - Innovative Urban Classrooms

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is seeking an Elementary Teacher for Grade 1 at Barnum School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires CT Elementary Certification (305) and involves implementing district goals, designing engaging lessons, and monitoring progress.

The position offers a salary range of $51,079 to $107,539 according to BA - 6th year steps, with opportunities for professional development and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Certification: Elementary (305) is required.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Educational technology

Education

Elementary Certification (305)

Job description

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is seeking an Elementary Teacher for Grade 1 at Barnum School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires CT Elementary Certification (305) and involves implementing district goals, designing engaging lessons, and monitoring progress.

The position offers a salary range of $51,079 to $107,539 according to BA - 6th year steps, with opportunities for professional development and community involvement.