Job Description:
Bloomfield Public School District is accepting applications from qualified local candidates for the High School Science Teacher position at Bloomfield High School.
Work Year: 10-month position - 186 days
Work Day: 7.25 hours per day/ 36.25 hours per week
Hourly Wage: Per BEA Teachers Agreement
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge of the subject to be taught.
- Effectively implements instructional plans and uses appropriate instructional techniques.
- Effectively communicates with students.
- Provides an opportunity for students to receive out-of-class instruction and/or assistance.
- Works with the Principal, Supervisor(s), and others, as designated, in evaluating and planning programs for students.
- Plans a program of study that, to the maximum degree, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Adheres to the established curriculum and guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and other system goals. In harmony with these goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons.
- Employs instructional methods, grouping, and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the developmental level and interests of the children.
- Encourages and maintains the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community.
- Participates in curriculum development.
- Works within the requirements of Board and Administrative policy.
- Communicates effectively with parents in order to keep them informed regarding their childs progress.
- Performs all teaching and non-teaching duties that are assigned.
- Counsels with colleagues, unit or department, pupils, and parents on a regular basis.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing pupils educational life and conduct.
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aides, student teachers, and volunteers, as appropriate, and, cooperatively with the unit leader, department head, or supervisor, evaluates their job performance.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
- Exhibits professional and ethical behavior at all times.
- Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned.
Qualifications:
Appropriate CT Grade / Subject Area Certification - Chemistry Certification Preferred
- Ability to work within difficult time constraints and under stressful conditions
- Knowledge of strong, validated, evidenced-based intervention programs
- A minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience
- Well-developed oral, written, and speaking skills
Effective Date: August 24, 2026 (2026/27 SY)
EOE