English Instructor

State of Connecticut • Waterbury, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced English Teacher looking to bring your passion to the State of Connecticut and continue to transform the lives of Connecticut youth? If so, please consider joining our team at Emmett O’Brien Technical High School! At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for an English Instructor to join our team at W.F. Kaynor Technical High School in Waterbury, CT. We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic English Instructor who is committed to fostering a rigorous, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all students. The ideal candidate brings strong content knowledge in high school English curricula along with a thoughtful, student-centered approach to planning, instruction, and assessment. This role requires intentional lesson design that meets diverse learning needs through differentiation, collaboration with support staff, and adherence to individualized education plans. The English Instructor will cultivate a classroom culture grounded in mutual respect, intellectual curiosity, and high expectations, while effectively managing procedures and student behavior to maximize learning opportunities. Through clear communication, purposeful questioning, and responsive instruction, the successful candidate will actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences aligned with established curriculum standards. In addition to classroom responsibilities, this position calls for a reflective practitioner who values ongoing professional growth, maintains strong communication with students and families, and contributes positively to the broader school community. Upholding professionalism, ethical standards, and district policies, the English Instructor will play a vital role in supporting student success and maintaining a safe, respectful, and academically focused environment.

Requirements

• Possess an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas: 015 English, 4–12.
• Meet Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date.
• Specify qualifications on the application.
• List earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on the application.
• If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experiences related to the field of teaching English.
• Experience with 21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the CT Core Standards in English Language Arts.
• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Experience fostering and facilitating learning and classroom management.
• Experience communicating ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience working effectively and collaboratively with others.
• Experience with organizational and problem solving skills.
• Experience in teaching or substitute teaching and be able to demonstrate varied methods of lesson delivery, assessing student knowledge, and the use of educational technology.
• This may include involvement in student/community activities.

Responsibilities

• Educating students in academic and trade coursework.
• Planning, instruction, and assessment with a student-centered approach.
• Designing lessons that meet diverse learning needs through differentiation, collaboration with support staff, and adherence to individualized education plans.
• Cultivating a classroom culture grounded in mutual respect, intellectual curiosity, and high expectations.
• Managing procedures and student behavior to maximize learning opportunities.
• Engaging students in meaningful learning experiences aligned with established curriculum standards through clear communication, purposeful questioning, and responsive instruction.
• Engaging in ongoing professional growth.
• Maintaining strong communication with students and families.
• Contributing positively to the broader school community.
• Upholding professionalism, ethical standards, and district policies.
• Supporting student success and maintaining a safe, respectful, and academically focused environment.

Benefits

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED