Inspiring General Science Teacher (Grades 7-8)

Bridgeport Public Schools; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT seeks a General Science Teacher (Grades 7 & 8) at Barnum School for the 2026-2027 school year. The step/salary range is BA - 6th year, $51,079.00 to $107,539.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The role requires certification in General Science, urban teaching experience preferred, and familiarity with educational technology. Collaborative school environment with engagement from families and community partners.

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.

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.

Education

General Science certification (034) (234)

Urban teaching experience

Science fairs experience

Educational technology experience

Strong verbal and written communication

Job description

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT seeks a General Science Teacher (Grades 7 & 8) at Barnum School for the 2026-2027 school year. The step/salary range is BA - 6th year, $51,079.00 to $107,539.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The role requires certification in General Science, urban teaching experience preferred, and familiarity with educational technology. Collaborative school environment with engagement from families and community partners.