5th Grade Teacher | BTWA MS

Elevate Charter Schools•Hamden, CT

12d•$50,500 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Booker T. Washington Academy Middle School seeks a dedicated, mission-driven 5th Grade Teacher to join its grades 5–8 team. The teacher will deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction across core subjects, specifically Math and ELA, and foster strong academic foundations in a high-need urban setting. The role involves creating a structured, joyful, and inclusive classroom; supporting diverse learners; building strong relationships with students and families; and collaborating with colleagues to refine curriculum and improve student outcomes. The teacher will also contribute to school culture, enrichment, and shared school routines. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the School Principal, with a stated start of SY26-27 and an immediate opening/hire. The salary range is listed as $50,500–$90,000 in the position details and $50,000–$90,000 in the compensation section, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Elevate Charter Schools offers comprehensive benefits packages to regular, full-time employees; specific benefits are not enumerated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary education or a related field.
Valid teaching certification in Elementary Education or Secondary Education; Connecticut certification or eligibility for reciprocity is required.
At least 2–3 years of teaching experience with a strong track record of student achievement.
Ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work.
Strong reflection and personal accountability for student growth, achievement, and experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, youth development, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Deep alignment with the mission and values of ECS and BTWA, including a resolute belief in every student’s potential.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of teaching experience with a proven track record of student achievement.
Experience in an urban, high-expectations, and/or charter school setting.
Familiarity with early literacy and numeracy development, phonics instruction, and small-group interventions.
Knowledge of foundational math concepts and experience implementing early math curricula and interventions that build number sense, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.
Experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including English Learners and students with IEPs.
Familiarity with project-based learning, inquiry-driven instruction, or blended learning models.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons across multiple subjects that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and foundational skills.
Differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including English Learners and students with IEPs, to ensure equitable access to grade-level content.
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress, set student goals, adjust instruction, and empower students to reflect on their growth.
Integrate culturally responsive practices and materials that affirm student identities, broaden perspectives, and teach through an explicitly anti-racist lens.
Incorporate blended learning and small-group instruction to personalize learning and accelerate growth.
Establish a structured, inclusive, and joyful classroom environment rooted in high expectations, restorative practices, and mutual respect.
Build strong student relationships that foster trust, motivation, resilience, and self-advocacy.
Integrate social-emotional learning into daily instruction and routines, supporting students’ empathy, perseverance, and leadership skills.
Reinforce BTWA’s values of character, responsibility, and excellence in daily practice.
Communicate regularly with families and partner with them through conferences and collaborative goal-setting to support student success.
Attend after-school school-community events, such as literacy nights, open houses, and community celebrations.
Collaborate with families to support learning at home and strengthen the home-school connection.
Participate in weekly professional learning communities, coaching cycles, and peer observations.
Collaborate with grade-level teams to align curriculum, analyze student data, and share best practices.
Contribute to a positive adult culture that values feedback, reflection, and collective responsibility for student achievement.
Lead enrichment opportunities such as clubs, reading groups, or community service projects.
Serve on committees or contribute to school-wide initiatives that strengthen academic systems, culture routines, and enrichment experiences.
Support school routines, including arrival and dismissal, lunch and recess duties, and transitions, to ensure safety and consistency.
Lead a homeroom or advisory setting that builds community, authentic relationships, and students’ social-emotional development.
Model professionalism, adaptability, and a growth mindset, embracing feedback and demonstrating resilience.