Enrichment & Innovation Teacher | Elementary School | BTWA ES

Elevate Charter Schools•New Haven, CT

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Booker T. Washington Academy seeks a passionate, mission-driven Enrichment & Innovation Teacher for its K–4 Elementary School team. The teacher delivers engaging, standards-aligned instruction in a flexible enrichment subject area, which may include visual arts, music, performing arts, technology, world languages, MakerSpace/STEAM, social-emotional learning, financial literacy, health and life skills, or another enrichment discipline. The role is intended for an educator who believes in the creative and intellectual potential of all children, is committed to equity, and wants to foster curiosity, skill development, and self-expression in an urban school community. The teacher creates an inclusive, joyful classroom where students can explore, take risks, express themselves, and celebrate their identities. They work with classroom teachers to connect enrichment with core subjects, communicate and partner with families, and contribute to a collaborative school culture. The position also involves leading enrichment activities beyond the classroom, supporting school routines, and helping build school-wide traditions and opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning. Booker T. Washington Academy serves K–4 scholars at its elementary campus and grades 5–8 at its middle school campus. The organization emphasizes academic rigor alongside character, responsibility, self-discipline, and educational opportunity. The role is full-time and exempt, reports to the School Principal, and is based in New Haven, Connecticut. The position is listed as starting in SY26-27, with an immediate opening/hire also noted. Salary is described as commensurate with experience; the posting gives ranges of $50,000–$90,000 and $50,500–$90,000 in different sections. Comprehensive benefits are offered to regular full-time employees, but specific benefits are not detailed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Valid teaching certification in an enrichment discipline or Elementary Education with an enrichment endorsement; Connecticut certification or eligibility for reciprocity is required.
At least 2–3 years of teaching experience with a strong track record of student engagement and growth.
Ability to create a classroom environment in which students feel safe, supported, and inspired to explore creatively.
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 belief in the potential of every student.
Positive mindset, strong work ethic, drive for excellence, and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, results-driven environment.
Flexibility, solutions-focused approach, collaboration, receptiveness to feedback, and commitment to high standards.

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 elementary visual arts curricula, interdisciplinary planning, and arts integration strategies.
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.
Experience organizing student exhibitions, performances, or community arts initiatives.
Experience leveraging the arts to support early literacy, numeracy, and other developmentally relevant interdisciplinary learning.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons in the teacher’s enrichment discipline that build foundational skills, creativity, and confidence.
Foster exploration and risk-taking while developing technical skills, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Differentiate instruction for varied developmental levels and learning needs, including English Learners and students with IEPs.
Use portfolios, performance tasks, rubrics, and student reflections to assess growth and encourage self-evaluation.
Use culturally responsive materials and practices that affirm student identities, celebrate global traditions, and teach through an explicitly anti-racist lens.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to support interdisciplinary learning and integrate enrichment into core academic subjects.
Create a joyful, inclusive, organized learning environment where students feel safe to explore and express themselves.
Build trusting relationships that foster student motivation and belonging; incorporate social-emotional learning to develop empathy, perseverance, and confidence.
Reinforce school values of character, responsibility, and excellence through projects, routines, and classroom norms.
Communicate proactively with families and collaborate on goals and ways to support student growth and enrichment at home.
Organize and lead school-wide enrichment events, showcases, or performances that celebrate student learning and build community pride.
Participate in weekly professional learning communities, coaching cycles, and peer observations.
Collaborate with grade-level teams and specialists to align curriculum, share practices, and support interdisciplinary projects.
Contribute to a positive adult culture that values feedback, reflection, and shared responsibility for student achievement.
Lead enrichment opportunities such as clubs, performances, showcases, or community projects beyond the classroom.
Support school routines, including arrival and dismissal, lunch and recess duties, and transitions, to promote safety and a positive school culture.
Lead a homeroom or advisory setting that builds relationships, community, and students’ social-emotional development.
Help design and implement school-wide systems, rituals, traditions, exhibitions, and demonstrations of learning.
Take initiative on school-wide projects and elevate enrichment within the school’s educational model while modeling professionalism, adaptability, and a growth mindset.