Urban Music Teacher PK-12 — Creative Growth

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

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Music Teacher for READ SCHOOL for the 2026-2027 school year. The STEP/SALARY ranges from BA - 6th YEAR, $51,079 to $107,539, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities include creating an atmosphere for artistic and intellectual growth, designing standards-based lessons, and enjoying ongoing professional development. Collaboration with parents and the community is encouraged, with regular assessments of student

Qualifications

• Required certification: Music, Grades PK-12 (049); master's degree preferred.
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Provides an atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for artistic and intellectual growth.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Educational technology experience

Education

Master's degree preferred

Music certification PK-12 (049)

Job description

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Music Teacher for READ SCHOOL for the 2026-2027 school year. The STEP/SALARY ranges from BA - 6th YEAR, $51,079 to $107,539, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities include creating an atmosphere for artistic and intellectual growth, designing standards-based lessons, and enjoying ongoing professional development. Collaboration with parents and the community is encouraged, with regular assessments of student