5th Grade Teacher | BTWA MS

Elevate Charter Schools•Hamden, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Booker T. Washington Academy Middle School is seeking 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, particularly Math and ELA, and help students build strong academic foundations. The role calls for an educator who believes in the potential of all children, is committed to educational equity, and can foster a love of learning in a high-need urban setting. The teacher will create a joyful, structured, and inclusive classroom where students feel safe, supported, and challenged. The position includes differentiating instruction for diverse learners, using assessment data to guide teaching and student goals, and building strong relationships with students and families. The teacher will also collaborate with colleagues through professional learning and shared curriculum work, contribute to school culture and enrichment, and support common school routines.

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 where students feel safe, supported, and challenged to engage 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.
Alignment with the mission and values of ECS and BTWA, including a resolute belief in the potential of every student.

Nice To Haves

Three or more 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 help students reflect on their growth.
Use 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 grounded in high expectations, restorative practices, and mutual respect.
Build relationships with students that foster trust, motivation, resilience, and self-advocacy.
Integrate social-emotional learning into daily instruction and routines, and reinforce the school's values of character, responsibility, and excellence.
Communicate and partner proactively with families through regular communication, conferences, and collaborative goal-setting.
Attend after-school events, such as literacy nights, open houses, and community celebrations, and help 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, and contribute to committees or school-wide initiatives.
Support school routines, including arrival and dismissal, lunch and recess duties, and transitions.
Lead a homeroom or advisory setting that fosters relationships, community, and students' social-emotional development.
Model professionalism, adaptability, and a growth mindset, and demonstrate resilience and openness to feedback.