Experienced Math Teacher | Founding Years Middle School | ECPA

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

Job summary

Elevate Charter Schools in New Haven, CT is seeking a founding-years Middle School Math Teacher to join a charter network committed to equity and student growth. You will design rigorous math instruction for 7th/8th grade, foster a safe, high-expectation classroom, and partner with families to support scholars’ social-emotional development.

Ideal candidates hold a teaching credential and have 2–3 years of teaching experience, with a track record of improving student achievement in diverse urban

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Valid CT teaching certification, or eligibility to obtain through reciprocity.
• 2–3 years of successful teaching experience with student achievement.
• Ability to build a safe, structured classroom where scholars feel supported, known, and engaged.
• Commitment to ECS’s and ECPA’s mission and values.
• Experience differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including multilingual learners and students with IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Plan standards-aligned math lessons to build understanding, fluency, and reasoning.
• Deliver high-quality instruction for core math skills.
• Build a safe classroom where students take intellectual risks.
• Incorporate culturally relevant practices to connect math to students’ lives.
• Use data to differentiate instruction and monitor progress.
• Lead a homeroom/advisory and support social-emotional development.
• Collaborate weekly in professional learning and department work.
• Support school routines and contribute to school culture.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CT teaching certification eligibility

Job description

Position Title : Middle School Math Teacher | Founding Years

Location : New Haven, CT

Reports To : School Principal

Employment Type : Full-time, Exempt

Start Date : SY26-27

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

About Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men

Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men (ECPA) is New Haven’s first dedicated middle school for young men. Our mission is to develop resourceful, resilient, and responsible young men who think critically, lead ethically, and contribute positively to their communities. ECPA provides a rigorous academic experience that fosters mastery of learning while preparing students to navigate real-world choices with confidence and integrity. Through exposure to entrepreneurial thinking, leadership development, and hands‑on learning opportunities, our young men cultivate the skills and mindsets necessary to excel in high school, college, and beyond.

For more information about ECPA, please visit www.edmondscofieldprep.org

About the Opportunity

Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men (ECPA) is seeking an educator who believes deeply in the brilliance, voice, and leadership potential of young men to serve as our Middle School Math Teacher on the 7th/8th grade team. As a founding‑years teacher, you will help shape a school designed intentionally for young men—one that pairs rigorous academics with identity, confidence, and character development.

As an ECPA 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 young men feel known, supported, and pushed to grow — academically, socially, and personally.

You will join a team committed to building a school where young men are affirmed, held to high expectations, and equipped with the habits, discipline, and self‑belief needed to thrive in high school, college, and life. As ECPA expands from its inaugural cohort toward full scale, your work will directly influence the academic model, culture, and traditions that define our school.

This opportunity is ideal for educators who bring strong instructional skill, deep care for students, and a desire to help young men grow into thoughtful, confident, and resilient leaders.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

As a Founding Years Middle School Math Teacher ECPA, you will be primarily responsible for:

Instructional Excellence

• 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 young men feel safe taking intellectual risks, asking questions, and engaging deeply with challenging math tasks.

• Integrate culturally relevant and identity‑affirming practices that make math meaningful, connected to students’ lived experiences, and reflective of their strengths and aspirations.

• Use data and ongoing assessment (exit tickets, discourse, problem‑solving tasks, formative check) to differentiate instruction and ensure every learner is known and supported.

Classroom Culture & School Community

• Establish a structured, joyful classroom grounded in mutual respect, high expectations, and consistent routines that support productive mathematical discourse and collaboration.

• Model and reinforce ECPA’s values—confidence, character, leadership, and academic excellence to help scholars grow as young men and leaders.

• 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, and helping build ECPA’s emerging traditions and community culture.

Collaboration & Professional Learning

• Engage in weekly professional learning, including coaching, co‑planning, department work, and grade‑level collaboration focused on strong math 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 classroom routines, and improve student outcomes—demonstrating adaptability, openness, and a growth‑oriented mindset.

Leadership & Contribution Beyond the Classroom

• 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 as young men.

• Strengthen school‑wide systems and traditions, including exhibitions, performances, and public demonstrations of learning that reinforce ECPA’s identity and celebrate scholar voice.

Founding Years Responsibilities

• Shape and refine school‑wide systems—academic routines, culture practices, community rituals, and enrichment structures as ECPA grows into a full 5–8 middle school.

• Embrace feedback and adapt with flexibility, modeling a growth mindset as the school evolves.

• Take ownership of school‑wide initiatives and contribute to special projects that advance the mission in a dynamic, early‑stage environment.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

Required Qualifications

• 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 ECPA’s mission and values—confidence, character, leadership, and academic excellence

• 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 - especially young men and particularly young men of color, to learn, grow, and achieve at the highest of levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 an all‑boys or identity‑affirming school community

• Experience integrating hands‑on, inquiry‑based, or problem‑based math instruction is a plus

• Comfort with educational technology and digital tools that support math learning

• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency — Spanish speaking is a strong plus

Mindsets We Value

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Elevate Charter Schools and Booker T. Washington Academy. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results‑driven environment

Additionally, we deeply value, and are actively seeking candidates who demonstrate, the following mindsets and beliefs:

• Mission-Driven : In addition to deeply aligning and embodying the mission and values of ECS and BTWA, you believe in the brilliance and promise of all students, particularly students of color, and want to be part of their success story.

• Growth-Oriented : You welcome feedback, are deeply reflective on your personal practices, and are constantly seeking to improve your craft.

• Entrepreneurial : You are flexible, solutions-focused, and energized by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.

• Collaborative : You thrive in a team‑based culture and believe that collective effort drives school success.

• Commitment to Excellence : You hold yourself, and others, to the highest of standards and have a student‑centric, “whatever it takes” mentality to create a learning community where all students and stakeholders can grow and thrive.

Compensation and Benefits

At Elevate Charter Schools, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on the skills and qualifications required for the role. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role.

The salary range for the Middle School Math Teacher position is $50,500 to $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualification, and reflective of the responsibilities and expertise needed to succeed in this position. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications.

In addition to competitive compensation, Elevate offers a range of comprehensive benefits packages to all regular, full‑time employees at a competitive value.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility : Ability to move around the school building and classrooms, attend meetings, and participate in professional development activities.
• Vision : Clear vision to engage with students and stakeholders in a variety of settings and to monitor classrooms/school environments for student safety and well‑being.
• Hearing : Ability to hear conversations and presentations in various settings.
• Communication : Clear speech to effectively communicate with teachers, staff, administrators, and families/caregivers.
• Occasional Physical Demands : Ability to lift and carry light materials (such as books and documents), bend or reach to access files or materials, and stand for extended periods during meetings or presentations.
• Stamina : Ability to lead instruction across the school day with sustained energy and focus.

Elevate Charter Schools is committed to providing a supportive work environment and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Elevate Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elevate Charter Schools is a non‑profit charter management organization serving public charter schools in Connecticut’s urban communities. Our scholars are 99% Black and Brown, and Elevate deeply values inclusion, representation, and diversity across our staff. Elevate Charter Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for all stakeholders. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those who share a similar background to the communities we serve.

If you have questions about the application process, experience any challenges, or need support completing your application, please reach out to our talent team at [e-mail]. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and welcoming experience for all candidates.