Middle School Science Teacher

Position Title: Science Teacher - Founding Middle School

Location: New Haven, CT

Reports To: School Principal

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Start Date: Immediate Opening / Hire

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

About Elevate Charter Schools

Elevate Charter Schools (ECS) is a growing charter management organization dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for students in traditionally underserved and marginalized communities. At Elevate, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, and we are committed to developing the academic potential, character, and social-emotional growth of our students. Our mission is to deliver a rigorous, personalized, and holistic education that equips every child with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in school and beyond.

As we grow, we remain dedicated to cultivating an environment of inclusion, equity, and excellence. Our growing team is motivated by a shared sense of purpose: to offer families in our communities a school choice that empowers students to thrive and reach their full potential in an ever-changing, multicultural world.

Currently operating Booker T. Washington Academy (BTWA) Elementary and Middle Schools in New Haven, CT, and we are excited to incrementally expand our reach with future schools and partnerships across the state. Driven by that goal, and guided by our fundamental mission, ECS is thrilled to partner with Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men by leading the search for their Founding Instructional Team!

For more information about ECS, please visit: https://www.elevatecharters.org/

ABOUT EDMONDS COFIELD PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men (EC Prep) 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. EC Prep 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 EC Prep, please visit: https: https://www.edmondscofieldprep.org/

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate, mission-driven Founding Science Teacher to join our team at EC Prep. As a founding teacher, you will have the unique opportunity to build a joyful, rigorous classroom culture from the ground up while shaping the school’s academic model and student experience. You will be part of a collaborative team that sets a high bar for excellence, believes deeply in the potential of every young man, and is committed to creating a school where boys are seen, known, and celebrated. In this founding role you will help launch and lead our school community, while delivering high-quality instruction, fostering strong classroom relationships, and helping to establish the norms, rituals, and academic expectations that will define EC Prep both next year and beyond.

As a member of the founding team, you will play an integral role in setting the foundation and building the legacy of EC Prep. As a founding math teacher, you will play a critical role in laying the groundwork for mission-driven, academic ,and programmatic excellence, as well as positioning the school community for future success as the school grows to serve grades 5–8 in Connecticut’s first single-gendered, all-boys, public charter school.

This is a rare opportunity for high-quality, experienced and entrepreneurial educators who want to shape an innovative school community and make a lasting impact on the lives of young men in New Haven, CT.

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Key Responsibilities of the Role

As a Founding Science Teacher Grade Teacher, you will be primarily responsible for:

Instructional Excellence

• Plan and intellectually prepare for highly engaging, academically rigorous curriculum and lessons, aligned with ECS and ECP standards, curriculum, and deeper learning pedagogical philosophy
• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that supports all students to achieve ambitious academic outcomes
• Build strong, affirming relationships with students that create safe spaces for all boys to push themselves and motivate them to deeply invest and engage in their learning
• Integrate culturally responsive and gender-relevant practices to make learning relevant and empowering
• Use data and ongoing assessment to differentiate instruction and meet students’ diverse learning needs

Classroom Culture & School Community

• Establish a structured, joyful, and safe classroom environment rooted in mutual respect and high expectations
• Build strong, lasting relationships with students, inspiring them to hold themselves to a high standard of academics and character
• Reinforce EC Prep’s values and character development model to help boys grow as leaders and responsible young men
• Partner with families to build trust, encourage student growth, and ensure shared ownership of student success
• Contribute to the school community by attending school events, leading a club, reading group, athletic team, or other initiative

Collaboration and Ongoing Professional Development

• Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, co-planning, department meetings, grade level meetings and other learning work
• Collaborate with colleagues to build a positive, high-performing adult culture focused on continuous improvement
• Share and receive feedback to improve instructional practice, support student achievement and co-create a strong and positive learning environment

Founding Responsibilities

• Contribute actively to the design of academic systems, culture routines, community rituals and traditions, and enrichment experiences
• Embrace feedback, adapt flexibly, and model a growth mindset in the face of change and challenge
• Take ownership of school-wide initiatives and special projects as needed in a start-up environment

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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:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Valid teaching certification or ability to obtain required certification upon employment (CT certification or eligibility for reciprocity required)
• At least 2-3 years of teaching experience with a strong track record of student achievement
• Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work
• A strong sense of reflection and personal accountability for student growth, achievement and experience.
• Deep understanding of, and genuine excitement for, working in both a founding school and a single-gender/all-boys school community
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, youth development, social-emotional learning and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Deep alignment with the mission and values of ECS and EC Prep, including a resolute and unshakable belief in the potential of every student to learn, grow and achieve at a high level.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of teaching experience, with a strong track record of student achievement is preferred
• Experience in an urban, high-expectations school setting. Experience in, and/or deep knowledge of the landscape and nuances of, charter schools is a plus
• Experience teaching in a single-gender and/or founding school environment is highly preferred

Mindsets We Value

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Elevate Charter Schools and Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men 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 ECP, you believe in the brilliance and promise of all students, particularly young men and young men 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.

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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 Founding Year Science 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

This position requires the ability to perform the following physical activities with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Mobility: Ability to move around the office and school buildings, attend meetings, visit classrooms, and participate in professional development activities.
• Vision: Clear vision to read documents, view computer screens for extended periods, and present information to groups.
• Hearing: Ability to hear conversations and presentations in various settings.
• Communication: Clear speech to effectively communicate with teachers, staff, administrators, and parents.
• 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.

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 is a non-profit charter management organization serving charter schools in Connecticut's inner cities. Our scholars are 99% Black and brown, and Elevate greatly values inclusion and diversity in 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.

Pay: $50,500.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in Connecticut and within daily, reliable, commuting distance to New Haven?
• This is an immediate opening/hire position. If extended the opportunity to step into this role when would you be able to start?
• How many years of classroom teaching experience do you have, particularly in the area of science and/or STEM instruction?
• Do you share a deep alignment with the mission and values of ECS and EC Prep, including a resolute and unshakable belief in the potential of every student to learn, grow and achieve at a high level?
• Do you have experience in an urban, high-expectations school setting (Preferred but not required); Experience in, and/or deep knowledge of the landscape and nuances of, charter schools is a plus.
• Do you hold a valid teaching certification in the subject or have ability to obtain required certification upon employment? (CT certification or eligibility for reciprocity required)
• Do you have experience teaching in a single-gender, turnaround, or start-up school environment? (Experience is a plus, specific passion for teaching in a founding, all boys setting is a must).
• [Optional] Is there anything else you would like to share with us at this stage — experiences, skills, or perspectives — that you believe would strengthen your application for this role?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person