Physical Education Teacher (PK-6)

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

Job summary

Sylvania is looking for a Physical Education Teacher for the Geraldine Johnson School in Bridgeport. The candidate will develop instructional goals and maintain standards for student behavior while committing to ongoing professional development.

Required qualifications include a Physical Education certification and preferably a master's degree along with three years of teaching experience in an urban environment. This position offers a salary scale ranging from $51,079.00 to $107,539.00 based on 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

• Establish instructional goals to reflect curriculum policies.
• Design lessons that nurture problem-solving and creativity.
• Monitor and evaluate students' progress.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Human relations skills

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

Physical Education certification (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 in 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.

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 Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.