About Great Oaks Charter School, Bridgeport
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.
Position Summary
You will teach high school science as both a rigorous discipline and a way of seeing the world. Your students will leave your classroom able to read a study, evaluate a claim, and understand why the natural world works the way it does.
This is a role for a teacher who refuses the false choice between depth and accessibility, who runs labs that matter, and who believes their students can handle real science.
What You Will Actually Do
Plan and deliver rigorous, NGSS-aligned high school science instruction (specific course assignment to be determined based on team needs and your expertise)
Design and lead investigations and labs that develop students' scientific reasoning and quantitative skills
Teach students to read primary scientific sources, interpret data, and construct evidence-based arguments
Prepare students for college-level science and lab work, including AP offerings where applicable
Use formative and summative data to drive your instructional decisions and feedback cycles
Maintain a safe, organized, and well-stocked lab environment
Collaborate with the science team to align vertical curriculum from grade 9 through grade 12
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
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor's degree in a science discipline, Science Education, or a related field (Master's preferred)
Connecticut teaching certification in a science endorsement (Biology, General Science, Physical Science, etc.), or an active pathway toward it
Strong content knowledge in your discipline and lab safety expertise
Experience preparing students for college-level science
Classroom management instincts grounded in relationships and high expectations
A collaborative spirit and the willingness to be coached
What You Can Expect From Us
A school community that puts students at the center of every decision
Dedicated academic coaching and weekly professional development
Colleagues who collaborate, share resources, and have your back
A leadership team that listens
Competitive compensation($54,000+ based on experience), comprehensive benefits, paid school breaks, and continued participation in the Connecticut State Teachers' Pension System
The chance to build something lasting in a community that needs you
Ready to Apply?
Send us your resume and a brief cover letter. We read every application.
Tell us about a lab or investigation you have run that changed how your students understood a scientific idea.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.