Kindergarten Teacher

Capital Preparatory Charter Schools; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Preparatory Schools in Bridgeport, CT is hiring a Kindergarten Teacher (Illuminator) to foster a safe, engaging classroom that supports academic and social-emotional growth. You will deliver developmentally appropriate instruction, use data to guide teaching, and collaborate closely with families and staff.

The role requires CT certification, a bachelor’s degree, and a preference for candidates with teaching experience and a graduate degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Connecticut teaching certification required.
• Graduate degree preferred for advanced teaching roles.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, engaging, student-centered kindergarten learning environment.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned to standards.
• Use data to inform instruction and support student growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to promote student success.

Skills

Team player

Life-long learner

Receptive to feedback

Exemplary professional values

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Connecticut certification required

Job description

Job Title: Kindergarten Teacher (Illuminator)

Location: Bridgeport, CT

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.

Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop scholars who are:

• C ollaborators, by showing respect and cooperation to achieve individual and common goals,
• P roblem Solvers, by using appropriate personal and team strategies to address interpersonal, intrapersonal, and group conflicts,
• R esearcher/Information Processors, by looking for and listening attentively to important information and utilizing the information to make positive choices/decisions/conclusions,
• E mpathetic Citizens, by acting responsibly, safely and thoughtfully to create positive change for all members of the school, local, and global communities,
• P illars of Knowledge, by modeling the above expectations in our words, actions and goals.

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.

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.

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.

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 instruction
• Commitment to student engagement and student success
• Bachelor's degree, Graduate degree preferred;
• 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.