Math Teacher (GR 8)

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Math Teacher for 8th grade at Geraldine Johnson School in Bridgeport. The role involves designing lessons, monitoring student progress, and involving parents in their children’s education.

Key qualifications include a Math certification and a master's degree, along with preferred experience in urban education. The salary ranges from $51,079 to $107,539, based on the BEA contract agreement.

Qualifications

• Required certification in Math (029, 229); master's degree preferred.
• Three years of successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience with educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Establish instructional goals reflecting students' needs.
• Design lessons fostering problem-solving and creativity.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.

Skills

Mathematics Teaching

Educational Technology

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Math Certification (029, 229)

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

MATH TEACHER (Gr. 8)

GERALDINE JOHNSON SCHOOL

STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079 - $107,539

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
3. Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
4. Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
5. Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
6. Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.
7. Monitors and evaluates students’ progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
8. Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
9. Involves parents in the assessment of their children’s progress and needs.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Required certification: Math, (029, 229); master’s degree preferred.
2. Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
3. Experience in the use of educational technology.
4. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract salary agreement.

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 Affiant Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.