STEM TEACHER

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a STEM Teacher for the upcoming school year at Black Rock School in Bridgeport, CT. The role involves designing engaging and innovative lessons that encourage problem-solving and maintaining high standards for student behavior and discipline.

The ideal candidate will hold the Connecticut Certification for Elementary Education (K-6) and have a Master's degree. The position offers a salary range of $51,079 - $107,539 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Certification for Elementary, K-6 required.
• Master's degree in education preferred.
• Three years of successful teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and adjust instructional goals and objectives.
• Design lessons for real-world problem-solving skills.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress.

Skills

Educational technology

Excellent communication

Human relations skills

Education

Master's degree preferred

Required Connecticut Certification: Elementary, K-6 (013)

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

STEM TEACHER

BLACK ROCK SCHOOL

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 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.
2. Designs lessons that provide opportunity for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
3. Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
4. Commits to on-going professional development in content area and pedagogy.
5. Plans learning activities to address individual differences among students.
6. Develops, administers, and evaluates quality formative and summative assessments that reflect a balance of content knowledge and problem‑solving skills.
7. Monitors and evaluates students’ progress in relation to district/school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
8. Encourages, secures and maintains the involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
9. Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Required Connecticut Certification: Elementary, K-6 (013); Master's degree preferred
2. Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
3. Experience in the use of educational technology
4. 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 ability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.