Resident Teacher | Elementary School

Elevate Charter Schools•New Haven, CT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary School in New Haven, Connecticut, is seeking a full-time Resident Teacher to support its K–4 scholars and develop into a confident, skilled classroom educator. This school-based role is structured as a teacher residency: the Resident Teacher supports instruction, co-teaches, and gradually assumes greater classroom leadership through coaching, practice, and feedback. Residents work with mentor teachers to foster a consistent, joyful learning environment and support students academically and socially. The position includes co-planning and teaching across grade levels and content areas, leading small-group instruction, supporting classroom coverage, and participating in school routines and activities. The Resident Teacher develops skills in restorative and culturally responsive approaches and is expected to pursue certification through the RELAY Graduate School of Education partnership. The residency provides structured coaching and coursework, with a pathway toward a lead teaching role within Elevate Charter Schools. The ideal candidate is reflective, eager to learn, collaborative, adaptable, and interested in building a long-term career in education. Elevate Charter Schools is a nonprofit charter management organization serving urban communities in Connecticut and is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Interest in pursuing a teaching career through the Resident Teacher Pathway Program.
Connecticut substitute teaching or long-term substitute certification, or eligibility to obtain it upon hire.
At least 1 year of experience working with middle school scholars in grades 6–8, preferably in urban or high-need environments.
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
Excellent verbal, written, and restorative communication skills.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a long-term substitute, resident teacher, or intern.
Connecticut initial or provisional teaching certification in any content area.
Familiarity with restorative justice practices and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including English learners and students with IEPs.
Background in project-based or inquiry-driven instructional models.

Responsibilities

Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned lessons using existing teacher plans and adapt instruction to meet scholar needs.
Lead small-group interventions and pull-out sessions to reinforce grade-level skills.
Use formative data, including exit tickets, quick writes, and checks for understanding, to monitor progress and adjust supports.
Establish consistent routines, expectations, and restorative approaches that foster a safe, inclusive, and joyful learning environment.
Build relationships that empower student voice, leadership, and self-advocacy.
Supervise and engage scholars during lunch, recess, hallway transitions, and emergency drills.
Co-plan and co-teach with grade-level teams, content-area specialists, and mentor teachers across grade levels and content areas.
Participate in weekly professional learning communities, coaching cycles, and peer observations.
Share emerging best practices in behavior management, culturally responsive instruction, and differentiation.
Coordinate daily substitute placements and classroom coverage, and step into other school-based roles as needed.
Uphold school policies, emergency protocols, and compliance requirements.
Contribute to school-wide events, committees, and culture-building initiatives.
Engage in a structured residency that gradually increases instructional responsibility, including taking on full-class sections with coaching and feedback.
Apply to the RELAY Graduate School of Education by established deadlines and complete baseline acceptance requirements for the ECS | Relay Consortium.
Participate in the RELAY certification pathway, including coursework, observations, and performance assessments.
Demonstrate steady growth toward independent classroom leadership aligned with Elevate Charter Schools’ teaching competencies.