MUSIC TEACHER (PK-8)

Sylvania; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for the upcoming school year. This role involves creating an inspiring environment where students can thrive artistically and intellectually. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in music education, a commitment to professional development, and the ability to engage students through innovative lesson plans. Join a dedicated team that values creativity and community involvement, and help shape the future of young musicians in Bridgeport. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Required certification in Music, Grades PK-12; master's degree preferred.
• Three years of successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides an atmosphere for artistic and intellectual growth.
• Designs lessons that foster problem-solving and creativity.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Human relations skills

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree in Music Education

Certification: Music, Grades PK-12 (049)

Job description

2024 - 2025 School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

MUSIC TEACHER (PK-8)
CLASSICAL STUDIES ACADEMY
STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $50,825 - $102,758

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides an atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for artistic and intellectual growth.
• 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.
• Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
• Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
• Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
• Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Monitors, and evaluates students' progress in relation to district/school curriculum and policies and other planned goals and objectives.
• Encourages, secures, and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
• Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required certification: Music, Grades PK-12 (049); 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

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

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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.