EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – CERTIFIED MUSIC TEACHER, PRE-K – 6
 
About New Beginnings Family Academy 
Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy (“NBFA”) offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre-K through 6h grade. NBFA is a tuition-free, public charter school proudly distinguished by: 

• Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices 
• Small class sizes and two adults per classroom 
• An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma-informed practice into every classroom 
• Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom 
• Placement at competitive high schools (Kolbe Cathedral, Notre Dame, Fairfield Prep, etc.)  

 
NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values and celebrates the unique attributes of all its stakeholders: employees, students, families and members of its Board of Directors.
 
Mission-Driven Culture:
NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful, self-reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high-quality education through experience-based learning that helps develop essential social, emotional and critical-thinking skills. This gives children a foundation to achieve their potential at every stage of life.
 
Summary:
The NBFA teacher must be committed to and advocate for NBFA’s mission to provide its students a rigorous education that ensures academic success and builds character in partnership with their families.  The Teacher is responsible for delivering challenging and engaging instruction in the content area(s) consistent with his/her certification as well as fostering and maintaining open lines of communication with students and families. The Teacher must comply with state and federal education laws and regulations at all times.
 
Principal Accountabilities:

1. Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences 
2. Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs
3. Work collaboratively with special education teachers and interventionists to ensure that children meet IEP goals
4. Continually use data to inform instructional decisions
5. Prepare and submit developmentally appropriate, on-time lesson plans for daily activities
6. Provide a structured, positive classroom that encourages students to think critically throughout the learning process
7. Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures
8. Communicate effectively and regularly, both orally and in writing, with students and parents
9. Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment school-wide
10. Participate in school-wide and grade level data teams and Professional Learning Communities to share best practices and help improve overall school performance 
11. Ensure that student growth is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
12. Establish and maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships with students, parents and other school personnel
13. Assume responsibility for meeting school-wide student performance goals
14. Satisfy professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, attending grade level meetings, performing duties 
15. Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and leaders

Benefits:

• Friendly work environment
• Healthcare plan including medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits (generous portion of premium paid by NBFA)
• Life & AD&D, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• All certified personnel participate in the Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board (“CTRB”).
• Professional Development Opportunities
• 10+ paid holidays, school closes year-end, for Spring Break and Summer Vacation
• Personal Days/Sick Leave/Vacation per Collective Bargaining Agreement for certified teachers

 
Classification
Full-time/Exempt/185 days
 
Compensation:
Per Collective Bargaining Agreement
 

Certification, Knowledge and Skills:  The Teacher must:

1. Maintain a current Connecticut teacher certification (049)
2. Aspire to master his/her content area or subject matter and be willing and able to receive constructive criticism to achieve that goal
3. Be willing and able to offer constructive feedback to assist colleagues
4. Understand that all work responsibilities are subject to performance goals and/or targets established as part of the Board’s and school’s organizational planning
5. Fervently believe in NBFA’s mission and be willing to work diligently to positively impact the life outcomes of our students