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 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.

For more information about the district, please visit our website at https://www.hartfordschools.org/page/about-hartford-public-schools.

Working at Hartford Public Schools includes a comprehensive benefits package and incentives, including:

• Competitive salaries (Certified, full-time new teachers starting at $53,482)
• Signing incentive of up to $3,000 (see here for details)
• Residency differential for teachers who reside in Hartford (3% of base salary)
• Rich health care plan, including dental & vision
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in school governance councils
• In-school teacher mentor & Lead Connectors
• New teacher induction

Pay will be commensurate with experience, educational level, and in accordance with the Hartford Federation of Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement salary schedule. The bargaining agreement salary range for the school year 2023-2024 is $53,482 to $104,837.  

Hartford Public Schools (HPS) is committed to ensuring our families are engaged and inspired by the school options we have to offer. Our school choices include specialized district schools and theme-based magnet schools; each offers a unique curriculum that prepares our students to be successful in and beyond school. Additional opportunities are offered through our partnerships with the CT State Department of Education’s Regional School Choice Office (RSCO) and other educational providers.

Learn more about us by viewing our website at https://www.hartfordschools.org/o/hps/page/school-enrollment.

Hartford Public Schools has career opportunities of all kinds, in all our schools. Come represent your community, your culture and what’s possible for our beautiful, 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.

If you’re interested in working for Hartford Public Schools, check out our careers page, job postings or email us at recruitment@hartfordschools.org.