Physical Education Teacher

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated Physical Education Teacher for the Geraldine Johnson School. The ideal candidate will establish instructional goals and design engaging lessons tailored to diverse learners’ needs.

This role requires a PK-12 Physical Education certification and preferred master's degree, with experience in urban education. The position offers a salary range of $51,079 to $107,539 commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Required certification: Physical Education (044), PK-12; Master's degree preferred.
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and adjusts instructional goals for students.
• Designs lessons promoting problem-solving and creativity.
• Maintains behavior standards fostering student self-discipline.

Skills

Educational technology proficiency

Oral and written communication

Human relations skills

Education

Master's degree in Physical Education or related field

Required certification: Physical Education (044), PK-12

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

GERALDINE JOHNSON SCHOOL

STEP/SALARY: BA - 6TH YEAR / $51,079.00 - $107,539.00*

Responsibilities

• 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: Physical Education (044), PK-12; 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

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

*This position isin accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) and the Bridgeport Board of Education. The salary will follow the contract and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

**This is a .8 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position.

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 Aff