Connecticut REAP-posted 3 months ago
$50,825 - $105,070/Yr
Bridgeport, CT
Administration of Human Resource Programs

The Bridgeport Public Schools is seeking an Art Teacher for the Discovery Magnet School for the 2025 - 2026 school year. The position is aimed at students in grades PK-8 and offers a salary range from $50,825 to $105,070 based on the BA - 6th year step/salary scale. The role involves creating an environment conducive to artistic and intellectual growth, designing lessons that promote problem-solving and creativity, and maintaining standards for student behavior. The teacher will also engage with parents and the community to support student learning and will be committed to ongoing professional development.

  • Provides an atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for artistic and intellectual growth
  • Establishes and adjusts instructional goals and objectives to reflect district/school goals and the needs of students
  • Designs lessons that provide opportunities for problem-solving, creativity, and communication skills
  • Establishes and maintains standards for behavior that foster student self-discipline and positive relationships
  • Commits to ongoing 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
  • Monitors and evaluates students' progress in relation to curriculum policies and planned goals
  • Encourages and maintains the involvement of parents and community members in support of instruction
  • Involves parents in the assessment of their children's progress and needs
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Required certification: Art, Grades PK-12 (042)
  • 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
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