SCIENCE TEACHER (Gr. 7)

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher for Grades 7 at Marin School in Bridgeport, CT. The successful candidate will establish instructional goals, design engaging lessons that foster problem-solving, and develop formative assessments to evaluate student progress.

Qualified candidates should have a General Science certification and teaching experience. The position offers a salary range of $51,079 to $107,539, based on education level and experience. Join us in creating an inclusive learning environment for all students.

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 and adjusts instructional goals and objectives.
• Designs lessons for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills.
• Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
• Develops and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments.

Skills

General Science Certification

Educational Technology

Communication Skills

Education

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 (Gr. 7)

Marin School

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

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.