5th Grade Teacher | BTWA MS

Elevate Charter Schools; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker T. Washington Academy in New Haven, CT, is seeking a dedicated 5th Grade Teacher to join our 5-8 team in Hamden/New Haven.

This role requires elementary or secondary teaching certification and a passion for guiding students toward academic excellence. The selected educator will contribute to a rigorous program that develops reading, writing, critical thinking and character, aligned with BTWA’s mission.

Qualifications

• Requires elementary or secondary teaching certification.
• Experience teaching 5th grade is preferred.
• Strong commitment to student growth and community.

Skills

5th Grade Instruction

Certification required

Education

Teaching Certification (Elem or Sec)

Job description

Position Title: 5th Grade Teacher

Location: Hamden / New Haven, CT

Reports To: School Principal

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Start Date: SY26-27 (Immediate Opening/Hire)

Salary Range: $50,500 - $90,000, commensurate with experience

About Booker T. Washington Academy

Booker T. Washington Academies (BTWA) in New Haven, CT, serves K–4 scholars at its Elementary campus and grades 5–8 at its Middle School campus. Founded in 2014 around Booker T. Washington’s credo—“Excellence is doing common things in uncommon ways”—BTWA balances a rigorous academic program with the cultivation of morals, character, self-discipline, responsibility for one’s actions, lifestyle, work ethic, and educational uplift.

Scholars develop proficiency in reading, writing, critical thinking, discussion, and problem-solving to meet college and career goals, while embracing and demonstrating the morals, character, self-discipline, and work ethic to be leaders in life and community.

Recognized as a Connecticut School of Distinction in 2018 (Category 1) and again in 2024 (Category 2)—the only New Haven public school honored that year—BTWA equips graduates to work hard, harness the power of education, elevate themselves, and give back to their communities in a transformational way.

For more information about Booker T. Washington Academy, please visit www.btwanewhaven.org

About the Opportunity

Booker T. Washington Academy Middle School is searching for a dedicated and mission‑driven 5th Grade Teacher (elementary or secondary certified) to join our 5-8 team. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who believes deeply in the brilliance