INTERNAL ONLY--Summer School Kick Off to Kindergarten Teachers

Bridgeport; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridgeport Board of Education invites applications for The Kick Off to Kindergarten program, a summer learning initiative helping children with little or no preschool experience transition into public kindergarten. Priority will be given to Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers with a passion for early education.

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM during the summer session. Locations include Batalla, Claytor, Discovery, Tisdale and Waltersville.

Job description

Kick Off to Kindergarten

(Pay Rate: $51/per hour—funded through corporate sponsor)

The Kick Off to Kindergarten program is designed to give children who have had little or no preschool experience an opportunity to engage in a structured public‑school setting prior to entering kindergarten. The program offers a high‑quality learning environment where children can build foundational social‑emotional and academic skills. Its goal is to help students become more familiar and comfortable with school routines and expectations, supporting a smoother and more confident transition into kindergarten.

KOK Locations:

Batalla, Claytor, Discovery, Tisdale, Waltersville

KOK Teachers:

Priority will be given to Pre‑K and Kindergarten teachers.

Summer School Program Information

Work Hours:

8:30 AM -1:00 PM

Training Date:

TBD (Prior to end of school year)

Summer School Dates

Monday-Friday July 6-10, 2026

Monday-Friday July 13-17, 2026

Monday-Friday July 20-24, 2026

Monday-Friday July 27-31, 2026

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.

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 Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.