CT Per Diem SPED Teacher-Bridgeport 2026-27
Achievement First
$29 - $48 / hour
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Description
School Year: 2026-27
Teaching at Achievement First:
Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are a part of your weekly experience.
In this role, you won't just be preparing students for college and career—you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond.
At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive both intellectually and emotionally—and can be their authentic selves. Together, we are building a more just and equitable world, one classroom at a time.
Join us, and be part of a team that is transforming lives through the power of education.
Responsibilities of an Achievement First Teacher will include but are not limited to:
Outstanding academic achievement and personal development
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals.
- Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children’s academic success and personal development.
- Utilize data from Achievement First’s interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
- Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.
- Exemplify AF’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
Professional learning, development and growth
- Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.
- Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.
Skills and Characteristics
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
- High level of personal organization and planning.
- Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others.
Educational Background and Work Experience
- Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master’s degree preferred.
- If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.
- Connecticut certified
- Certification Needed: 165 Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12
Compensation & Benefits
- Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Teacher salaries in CT rate is $29-48/hr
- As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid
Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/
Benefits
- health insurance
- stock options
- life insurance
- professional development
About this role
Achievement First is hiring a special education teacher for the 2026-27 school year at their Bridgeport location. This is a full-time, in-person role working with K-12 students, requiring Connecticut certification in Comprehensive Special Education (165, PreK–12). You'll design and deliver instruction using interim assessment data, implement collaborative unit and lesson plans with your grade or subject team, and build strong classroom communities through partnerships with families. The position emphasizes both academic rigor and whole-child development, with an expectation that you'll exemplify the school's core values across all interactions.
The role offers structured support for your growth as an educator. You'll receive weekly coaching from school leaders, participate in collaborative planning and data analysis meetings, and work closely with your grade-level chair and instructional coach to develop your skills in teaching, classroom management, and culture-building. Achievement First prioritizes professional development and creates space for you to reflect on feedback and continuously improve your practice.
You'll need at least two years of teaching experience and a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher (or a 2.5–3.0 GPA with additional recommendations). The salary range is $29–48 per hour, and full-time employees receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plus a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match. Spanish language proficiency is valued but not required.
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