CT Physical Education Teacher-Bridgeport (2026-27)

Connecticut. Posted 6 months ago

The role

The Physical Education Teacher will create a structured learning environment to help students reach goals in physical fitness and athletics. You will design and implement lesson plans and collaborate with coaches and school teams to improve instruction.

What you will do

Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment.
Design and implement unit and lesson plans based on Achievement First Physical Education Curricular Resources.
Foster teamwork, healthy lifestyles, and sportsmanship.
Build classroom community by partnering with families.
Utilize data from interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.
Exemplify AF core values in all interactions.
Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair, and school team.
Collaborate with PE teachers across the organization.
Attend all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings.

Required qualifications

Strong Physical Education instructional and classroom management skills.
High level of personal organization and planning.
Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth.
Experience working with K-12 students.
Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Connecticut certified or in the process of obtaining certification.
Certification Required: 044 Physical Education, PK–12

Nice to have

two years of teaching experience preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Experience coaching youth or collegiate team sports preferred
Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
403(b) retirement benefit package with match

Before you apply

If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.

About the company

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. The organization focuses on nurturing the whole child and building a more just and equitable world.