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Description
Early Childhood (Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten) Teacher, 2025-2026 School Year Talent Pool (C23-2526)
Hartford Public Schools (Hartford, Connecticut) is a diverse community of educators and more than 16,000 students attending 39 distinctive magnet, community, and neighborhood schools, located in the capital city of Connecticut. We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post-secondary success.
The mission of HPS is to provide all students with the learning and support they need to succeed in school and life. "Education for today. Building for tomorrow," is the heart of Hartford Public Schools. We have set very ambitious and rigorous goals to assure that our students graduate prepared to transform our world, and we are always searching for staff who are committed to our mission and the success of our students.
HPS recruits and selects diverse educators, who are committed to our instructional vision to develop students' individual, academic, social, and emotional capacities and growth within the classroom and beyond.
Benefits
We Value Our Staff...And It Shows
Hartford Public Schools is seeking excellent candidates and wants to provide the best experience for you. We have put together a comprehensive package of benefits and incentives.
Financial Incentives

• Competitive Salary Range : $54,552 to $109,872
• HPS Graduate Bonus : $2,500 for HPS graduates hired as full-time teachers (initial hire only)
• National Board Certification Bonus : $3,500 annually
• Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $4,200 annually
• Residency Differential : 3% for teachers living in Hartford

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
• 5 Personal days per year; 17 Sick days per year
• Life insurance (1.5x annual salary)
• Loan forgiveness (State & Federal)
• Access to Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) Alliance District Teacher Loan Subsidy Program
• 7-Hour teacher work day
• New teacher induction
• In-school mentor support

Join HPS & REPRESENT
Hartford Public Schools acknowledges that systems of injustice exist in our nation and our community. Our district is committed to addressing systemic barriers to create a culture of equity that benefits all students. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse team of culturally competent educators. We strive to have our team reflect the different perspectives of our families and community so that we can work together to overcome obstacles, close the opportunity gaps, and prepare our students for continuous success.
HPS is a diverse community of scholars and staff; racially, socioeconomically, culturally, and more. Among our students, there are 86 languages spoken; 25% of our student population are Multilingual Learners. Over 85% of the population are students of color. At Hartford Public Schools, we work deliberately to recruit and hire staff of various backgrounds and from our local community - 26% of our staff reside in Hartford. Among our teaching staff, 30% identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), compared to approximately 12% statewide.
HPS has career opportunities of all kinds, in all of our schools. Come represent your community, your culture, and what's possible for our beautiful and capable students. When you work here, it's not just about making a living...it's about making a difference. And you don't just earn a paycheck...you earn lifelong respect.
Hartford is The Place to Be
The state of Connecticut is seated on the northeastern seaboard. Hartford is within an hour's drive of the coastline and is centrally located between New York City and Boston. Hartford is one of America's oldest and most historic cities, made up of 17 unique neighborhoods rich in history and diversity. It is commonly known as the "insurance capital" due to its prominence beginning in the 19 th century as home to many of the most prestigious insurance companies in the U.S., many of which still call Hartford home today. The city features world-class museums, entertainment, and sports venues and is home to several major companies. An array of restaurants reflecting cuisines from all over the world attract people from far and wide, and more than 200 arts, heritage, and cultural organizations in the Hartford region provide hundreds of events year-round. In addition, several universities and colleges are in Hartford and the surrounding towns, allowing easy access to advanced degree programs.
Education & Certification Requirements
Candidates must have a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and must also possess and maintain the certification and/or licensure requirements for this position as established by the Connecticut state statutes.
Salary
Pay will be commensurate with experience, educational level, and in accordance with the Hartford Federation of Teachers' (HFT) Collective Bargaining Agreement salary schedule. The bargaining agreement salary range for the school year 2025-2026 is $54,552 to $109,872. To learn more about the new HFT collective bargaining agreement please click here .
Application Procedure
To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools' online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford . Candidates' application and supporting documents will be reviewed. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.
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An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D
Note: This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future certified teaching opportunities. The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools.