STEM Teacher (PK-8)

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

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a STEM Teacher for the Barnum School in Bridgeport for the 2026-2027 school year. This position involves establishing instructional goals, designing engaging lessons, and monitoring student progress while maintaining high standards for behavior.

A Connecticut certification in Elementary Education is required, along with teaching experience in urban settings. The position offers a salary range from $51,079 to $107,539 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish instructional goals and objectives for the class.
• Design lessons for problem-solving and creative skills.
• Maintain standards for student behavior.
• Engage in professional development.
• Plan activities for individual student differences.
• Develop and evaluate quality assessments.
• Monitor student progress according to curriculum policies.
• Involve parents and community members in instruction.

Skills

Teaching experience in urban settings

Use of educational technology

Oral and written communication skills

Education

Connecticut Certification: Elementary, K-6 (013)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT 06604

STEM Teacher

BARNUM 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 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.

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 Affi ...