English Language Arts Middle School

Young World Physical Education; New Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New Fairfield Public Schools seeks a middle school English Language Arts teacher for New Fairfield Middle School in Connecticut. The role focuses on delivering standards-based ELA instruction aligned to CT Core Standards, leveraging engaging, differentiated lessons, and promoting literacy skills across diverse learners.

Collaboration with staff and families is essential to student success.

Qualifications

• Valid CT certification or equivalent New York certification with reciprocity eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of middle school ELA curriculum, adolescent literacy, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school English Language Arts in alignment with district curriculum and Connecticut Core Standards.
• Design and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons to promote reading, writing, vocabulary, speaking, listening, and critical thinking.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners’ needs.
• Foster a positive, equitable, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Integrate instructional technology and literacy practices to enhance learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, special education staff, and families to support student success.

Skills

ELA curriculum knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Relationship building

Education

Connecticut Certification or reciprocal New York certification

Job description

New Fairfield Public Schools New Fairfield Middle School - New Fairfield, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

English Language Arts Middle School

New Fairfield Public Schools New Fairfield Middle School - New Fairfield, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in New Fairfield Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5888215

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TO START: August 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach middle school English Language Arts in alignment with district curriculum and Connecticut Core Standards.
• Design and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons that promote reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary development, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, social, emotional, and learning needs of diverse learners.
• Foster a positive, respectful, equitable, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement, collaboration, and academic growth.
• Integrate instructional technology and research-based literacy practices to enhance student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, special education staff, interventionists, administrators, and families to support student success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Connecticut Certification or equivalent New York certification with eligibility to obtain Connecticut certification through reciprocity.
• Strong knowledge of middle school English Language Arts curriculum, adolescent literacy, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

SALARY: Per NFEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

PLEASE SUBMIT: Online Application, Letter of Intent, Resume, Transcripts, Connecticut Certification (or proof of eligibility for reciprocity), Two (2) Letters of Reference

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Lloyd
• 3 Brush Hill Rd
• New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]