SCIENCE TEACHER

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Science Teacher for the 2026 - 2027 school year within the Bridgeport Public Schools system. The position involves establishing instructional goals, designing engaging lessons, and maintaining positive student behavior standards.

The ideal candidate should have required certification in General Science, teaching experience in urban settings, and excellent communication skills. The salary for the role begins at $51,079 and can go up to $107,539 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in local or regional Science fairs.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes instructional goals and adjusts as necessary.
• Designs lessons for problem-solving and creativity.
• Establishes and maintains standards for student behavior.
• Commits to ongoing professional development.
• Plans learning activities for individual differences.
• Develops and evaluates assessments for student progress.
• Encourages involvement of parents and community.
• Monitors students' progress relative to goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Educational technology

Communication skills

Education

Required certification: General Science (034, 234)

Job description

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

SCIENCE TEACHER

High School Credit Program Adult Learning Ctr

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

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 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: General Science (034, 234)
• Three years’ successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
• Experience in local or regional Science fairs
• 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 is 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 disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices.”

The Bridgeport Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.