High School Math Teacher

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

Students walk into your classroom carrying different math histories. Some are confident. Some are convinced they cannot do math. You will teach all of them as if college and career are real possibilities, because at Great Oaks, they are.

You will teach algebra, geometry, and beyond with rigor and patience, build the kind of classroom culture where students show their work because they trust you with it, and prepare every student to walk out of high school with real mathematical fluency.

What You Will Actually Do

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned math instruction in courses such as Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus, with room to grow into advanced offerings

• Build students' conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning in equal measure

• Prepare students for high-stakes assessments (SAT, AP, state assessments) without reducing your teaching to test prep

• Use formative and summative data to identify exactly where students are and design instruction that moves them forward

• Build a classroom culture where students take mathematical risks, defend their thinking, and learn from each other

• Collaborate with the math team to align vertical curriculum from algebra through calculus

• 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 Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a related field (Master's preferred)

• Connecticut teaching certification in Mathematics (7-12), or an active pathway toward it

• Strong content knowledge across high school mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus

• Experience preparing students for college-level math and college admissions exams

• 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 student who told you they could not do math, and what changed for them in your classroom.

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.