Math Teacher (Gr. 8)

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking a Math teacher for Grade 8 at John Winthrop School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires certification in Mathematics (029, 229) and a strong background in urban teaching environments.

Salary will follow the BEA contract salary agreement and includes responsibilities such as designing engaging lessons and monitoring student progress. The candidate should have a master’s degree preferred and substantial experience with educational technology, plus

Qualifications

• Certification required: Math (029, 229)
• Master’s degree preferred
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
• Experience in the use of educational technology
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills

Responsibilities

• Establishes and adjusts instructional goals reflecting district/school goals and student needs.
• Designs lessons that promote problem-solving, creativity, and communication in real-world contexts.
• Maintains standards for behavior fostering student self-discipline and positive relationships.
• Plans learning activities addressing individual differences among students.
• Pursues ongoing professional development in content area and pedagogy.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress against curriculum policies and goals.
• Encourages and involves parents and community members in instruction.
• Involves parents in assessment of students’ progress and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Educational technology

Education

Math certification (029, 229)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

MATH TEACHER (Gr. 8)
JOHN WINTHROP 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 Affialative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.