GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL - BRIDGEPORT INC.
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Salary
$56,000 - $60,000 / YEAR
Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned mathematics instruction across various high school levels to ensure student fluency. Collaborate with the math team and academic coaches to align curriculum and support student college readiness.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related field and Connecticut teaching certification (7-12). Candidates should possess strong content knowledge in high school math and experience preparing students for college-level exams.
Three things are true about us.
One. A child's zip code should not determine their future.
We are a tuition-free public charter school in Bridgeport, built on three pillars: Mastery, Leadership, and Community. Our embedded tutoring program puts an extra adult in every ELA and Math classroom because small-group instruction should not be a luxury reserved for private schools.
We are not a place that lowers expectations to match circumstances.
Two. We invest in the adults who invest in our students.
Every staff member, in every role, is supported by dedicated academic coaches, real professional development, and a culture where colleagues actually show up for one another. You will not be left to figure it out alone.
We are not interested in burning people out and replacing them. We are interested in building careers.
Three. We are building something for Bridgeport that did not exist before we got here.
What you do at Great Oaks today shapes what is possible for our students tomorrow. That is not a slogan. That is the job.
We are not finished.
If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, keep reading.
Students walk into your classroom carrying different math histories. Some are confident. Some are convinced they cannot do math. You will teach all of them as if college and career are real possibilities, because at Great Oaks, they are.
You will teach algebra, geometry, and beyond with rigor and patience, build the kind of classroom culture where students show their work because they trust you with it, and prepare every student to walk out of high school with real mathematical fluency.
Ready to Apply?
Send us your resume and a brief cover letter. We read every application.
Tell us about a student who told you they could not do math, and what changed for them in your classroom.
Great Oaks Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Market context
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