Experienced Math Teacher | Middle School | BTWA MS

Elevate Charter Schools•Hamden, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Booker T. Washington Academy Middle School is seeking an educator who believes deeply in the brilliance, potential, and promise of young people to serve as our Middle School Math Teacher on the 7th/8th grade team. Rooted in Booker T. Washington’s credo — “Excellence is doing common things in uncommon ways” — BTWA pairs rigorous academics with character, discipline, and educational uplift. As a BTWA Middle School Math Teacher, you will design and deliver math instruction that challenges students to think critically, persevere through complex problems, and see themselves as capable mathematicians and problem‑solvers. You will create a classroom where scholars feel known, supported, and pushed to grow — academically, socially, and personally. You will join a team that holds a high bar for instruction, believes in the potential of every scholar, and is committed to creating a learning environment where students are affirmed, engaged, and challenged. As a Connecticut School of Distinction, BTWA continues to build on a legacy of academic excellence, strong relationships, and a culture where scholars develop the habits, character, and work ethic needed for success in high school, college, and life. This opportunity is ideal for educators who bring strong instructional skill, deep care for students, and a commitment to helping young people grow into thoughtful, responsible, and resilient leaders.

Requirements

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 BTWA’s mission and values, including excellence, character, self‑discipline, responsibility, and educational uplift
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 to learn, grow, and achieve at a high level

Nice To Haves

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 a values‑driven school community
Experience integrating hands‑on, inquiry‑based, or problem‑based math instruction is a plus
Bilingual or multilingual proficiency — Spanish speaking is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Plan rigorous math instruction by intellectually preparing standards‑aligned lessons that build conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning.
Deliver high‑quality instruction that develops core disciplinary skills—problem‑solving, modeling, analyzing patterns, constructing arguments, and critiquing reasoning.
Build strong, affirming relationships that create a classroom where scholars feel safe taking intellectual risks, asking questions, and engaging deeply with challenging math tasks.
Integrate culturally relevant and responsive practices to make math meaningful, identity‑affirming, and connected to students’ lived experiences and communities.
Use data and ongoing assessment (exit tickets, problem‑solving tasks, discourse, formative checks) to differentiate instruction and ensure every learner is known and supported.
Establish a structured, joyful classroom grounded in mutual respect, high expectations, and consistent routines that support productive mathematical discourse and collaboration.
Model and reinforce BTWA’s values—excellence, character, self‑discipline, responsibility—to help scholars grow as leaders in school and community.
Partner with families to build trust, share progress, and ensure shared ownership of student growth.
Contribute to school life by supporting events, leading a club or enrichment experience (math‑related or otherwise), and helping sustain BTWA’s traditions and community culture.
Engage in weekly professional learning, including coaching, co‑planning, department work, and grade‑level collaboration focused on strong science instruction and deeper learning.
Collaborate with colleagues to build a positive, high‑performing adult culture centered on continuous improvement and shared responsibility for student success.
Give and receive feedback to refine instructional practice, strengthen lab and classroom routines, and improve student outcomes—demonstrating adaptability, openness, and a growth‑oriented mindset as part of your professional practice.
Support common school routines (arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, transitions) to ensure safety, consistency, and a positive school culture.
Lead a homeroom/advisory that builds community, fosters authentic relationships, and supports scholars’ social‑emotional development.
Strengthen school-wide systems and traditions, including exhibitions, performances, and public demonstrations of learning that reinforce BTWA’s identity and celebrate scholar voice.
Take ownership of school-wide initiatives and special projects that advance BTWA’s mission and support scholars’ academic and character development.