Kindergarten Teacher

Capital Prep Harbor School Inc; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Preparatory Schools in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Kindergarten Teacher (Illuminator) for a full-time, 12-month role. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

You will provide individualized instruction, promote a safe learning environment, and support students toward college readiness while engaging families and the broader community. Connecticut certification is required.

Qualifications

• Team player and life-long learner.
• Receptive to ongoing feedback.
• Exemplary professional values.
• Three years of teaching experience (preferred).
• Experience in analyzing data to drive instruction.
• Commitment to student engagement and student success.
• Connecticut certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, effective, student-centered learning environment that fosters student curiosity.
• Motivate students to put forth their best efforts in academics, athletics, activities, and personal conduct.
• Support students to recognize their full potential in all areas of human development.
• Build a bridge of communication and involvement with parents, families, and community leaders.
• Analyze data and use it to inform and drive instruction.
• Attend professional development trainings, data team meetings, and curriculum meetings.
• Collaborate with peers and school leaders to improve instructional strategies, school climate, and leadership skills.
• Participate in professional trainings to enhance knowledge as well as educational and leadership capabilities.

Skills

Team player

Life-long learner

Receptive to feedback

Exemplary professional values

Three years teaching experience

Analyzing data to drive instruction

Commitment to student engagement

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or:交通

Education

Connecticut certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Bridgeport, CT, US

Salary Range: $58,560.00 To $103,440.00 Annually

Job Title: KindergartenTeacher (Illuminator)

About Capital Preparatory Schools

Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff—have committed to creating a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has four school locations: one in Harlem, NY, one in the Bronx, NY, and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.

Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support scholars from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

Illuminator at Capital Preparatory Schools

Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:

Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;

Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;

Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.

With the support of the Capital Prep team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.

Student achievement

• Create a safe, effective, student-centered learning environment that fosters student curiosity;
• Motivate students to put forth their best efforts in academics, athletics, activities, and personal conduct;
• Support students to recognize their full potential in all areas of human development;
• Build a bridge of communication and involvement with parents, families, and community leaders;
• Analyze data and use it to inform and drive instruction.

Professional development and learning

• Attend all professional development trainings, data team meetings, and curriculum meetings;
• Collaborate with peers and school leaders to improve instructional strategies, school climate, and leadership skills;
• Participate in professional trainings to enhance knowledge as well as educational and leadership capabilities.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Team player and life-long learner
• Receptive to ongoing feedback
• Exemplary professional values
• Three years of teaching experience (preferred)
• Experience in analyzing data to drive instructionCommitment to student engagement and student success
• Connecticut certification required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a full-time, full-year exempt position.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color,

national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability .