Experienced Math Teacher | Founding Years Middle School | ECPA
$50,500–$90,000 year
On-siteNew Haven, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Design and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned math instruction that builds conceptual understanding and procedural fluency while integrating culturally relevant practices. Establish a structured, joyful classroom grounded in mutual respect to support productive mathematical discourse and collaboration. Plan lessons that challenge students to think critically, model reasoning, and construct arguments, using ongoing assessment to differentiate instruction for diverse learners. Lead a homeroom/advisory to build community and foster social-emotional development, while partnering with families to ensure shared ownership of student growth. Contribute to school-wide initiatives, support emerging traditions, and shape academic routines as part of the founding years team. Engage in weekly professional learning and provide feedback to refine instructional practice and strengthen school culture.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Valid teaching certification, or eligibility to obtain required CT certification through reciprocity
- 2–3 years of successful teaching experience with a demonstrated track record of strong student achievement
- Ability to build a safe, structured, and intellectually challenging classroom where scholars feel supported, known, and pushed to engage deeply in meaningful work
- Reflective practice and personal accountability for student growth, achievement, and overall experience
- Commitment to ECS's and ECPA's mission and values—confidence, character, leadership, and academic excellence
- Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, youth development, social‐emotional learning, restorative practices, and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including multilingual learners (ELs) and students with IEPs
- Belief in the potential of every scholar - especially young men and particularly young men of color, to learn, grow, and achieve at the highest of levels
- Mission-Driven: In addition to deeply aligning and embodying the mission and values of ECS and BTWA, you believe in the brilliance and promise of all students, particularly students of color, and want to be part of their success story
- Growth-Oriented: You welcome feedback, are deeply reflective on your personal practices, and are constantly seeking to improve your craft
- Entrepreneurial: You are flexible, solutions-focused, and energized by the opportunity to build something from the ground up
- Collaborative: You thrive in a team-based culture and believe that collective effort drives school success
- Commitment to Excellence: You hold yourself, and others to the highest of standards and have a student-centric, 'whatever it takes' mentality to create a learning community where all students and stakeholders can grow and thrive
- Ability to move around the school building and classrooms, attend meetings, and participate in professional development activities
- Clear vision to engage with students and stakeholders in a variety of settings and to monitor classrooms/school environments for student safety and well-being
- Ability to hear conversations and presentations in various settings
- Clear speech to effectively communicate with teachers, staff, administrators, and families/caregivers
- Ability to lift and carry light materials (such as books and documents), bend or reach to access files or materials, and stand for extended periods during meetings or presentations
- Ability to lead instruction across the school day with sustained energy and focus
Desired Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of teaching experience with a strong record of student achievement
- Experience in an urban, high‐expectations, or charter school setting
- Experience teaching middle‐grade learners, ideally in an all‐boys or identity‐affirming school community
- Experience integrating hands-on, inquiry-based, or problem-based math instruction is a plus
- Comfort with educational technology and digital tools that support math learning
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency — Spanish speaking is a strong plus
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