High School Math Teacher

BRIDGEPORT • Bridgeport, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Oaks Charter School in Bridgeport is a tuition-free public charter school focused on Mastery, Leadership, and Community. We offer embedded tutoring in ELA and Math classrooms to provide small-group instruction. We believe a child's zip code should not determine their future and we do not lower expectations. We invest in our staff through dedicated academic coaches, professional development, and a supportive culture, aiming to build careers rather than burn people out. We are building something new for Bridgeport and invite passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future for our students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field
• Connecticut teaching certification in Mathematics (7-12), or an active pathway toward it
• Strong content knowledge across high school mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus
• Experience preparing students for college-level math and college admissions exams
• Classroom management instincts grounded in relationships and high expectations
• A collaborative spirit and the willingness to be coached

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned math instruction in courses such as Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus, with room to grow into advanced offerings
• Build students' conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning in equal measure
• Prepare students for high-stakes assessments (SAT, AP, state assessments) without reducing your teaching to test prep
• Use formative and summative data to identify exactly where students are and design instruction that moves them forward
• Build a classroom culture where students take mathematical risks, defend their thinking, and learn from each other
• Collaborate with the math team to align vertical curriculum from algebra through calculus
• Communicate regularly with families and counselors about student progress and college readiness
• Participate in weekly professional development and coaching cycles with your dedicated academic coach

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($56,000+ based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid school breaks
• Continued participation in the Connecticut State Teachers' Pension System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level