Elementary School English Language Arts; ELA Teacher

Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Elementary School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher to make a meaningful impact in a supportive school environment in Bridgeport, CT. Join our team for the  school year and help inspire a lifelong love of reading and writing in students with diverse learning needs!

• Deliver high-energy, standards-aligned ELA lessons that focus on foundational reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Administer and evaluate assessments to monitor student progress, implementing instructional modifications while maintaining an inclusive classroom environment that fosters student curiosity.
• Collaborate closely with grade-level teams, literacy coaches, and families to align support strategies and celebrate student growth.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certification (Preferred)
  • Non-Certified Candidates:
    Must have 12+ relevant subject-area credits and provide a copy of their transcript
• 1-2 years experience teaching, preferably with a strong emphasis on elementary literacy or English Language Arts (ELA) instruction

• Top Compensation:
  Earn $35.90 - $40.30 Per Hour, based on your experience and qualifications as an Elementary English Language Arts Teacher, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits:
  Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy a consistent schedule of 40 hours per week with paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.