Enrichment & Innovation Teacher | Middle School | ECPA (Specials: Flexible Subject)

About the role

Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men (ECPA) is New Haven’s first dedicated middle school for young men. The school aims 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 prepares students for high school, college, and beyond through entrepreneurship, leadership development, and hands-on learning.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in your area of expertise.
• Foster exploration and risk-taking while developing technical skills, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
• Differentiate instruction to support varied developmental levels and learning needs, including English Learners and students with IEPs.
• Integrate culturally responsive materials and practices that affirm student identities, celebrate global traditions, and teach through an explicitly anti-racist lens.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support interdisciplinary learning and integrate enrichment into core academic subjects.
• Create a joyful, inclusive, and organized learning environment where students feel safe to explore, express, and take risks.
• Build strong relationships with students that foster trust, motivation, and a sense of belonging.
• Incorporate social-emotional learning into enrichment practice, helping students develop empathy, perseverance, and confidence.
• Partner proactively with families through regular communication and collaborative goal-setting to support student growth.
• Organize and lead school-wide enrichment events, showcases, or performances that celebrate student learning and build community pride.
• Collaborate with families to support enrichment exploration at home and strengthen the home-school connection.
• Participate actively in weekly professional learning communities, coaching cycles, and peer observations to continuously refine practice.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and specialists to align curriculum, share best practices, and support interdisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to a positive, high-performing adult culture that values feedback, reflection, and collective responsibility for student achievement.
• Lead enrichment opportunities such as clubs, performances, showcases, or community projects that extend learning beyond the classroom.
• Support and facilitate common school routines, including arrival and dismissal, lunch and recess duties, and transitions, ensuring safety, consistency, and a positive school culture.
• Lead a homeroom or advisory setting that fosters authentic relationships, builds community, and supports students' social-emotional learning and development.
• Help design and implement school-wide systems, rituals, and traditions — including opportunities for student performance, exhibitions, and public demonstrations of learning — that build a strong, affirming school identity.
• Take initiative on school-wide projects and lead efforts to elevate the role of enrichment in ECPA's holistic educational model, demonstrating flexibility, innovation, and ownership in a dynamic school environment while modeling professionalism, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Valid teaching certification in an enrichment discipline or Elementary Education with an enrichment endorsement (CT certification or eligibility for reciprocity required)
• At least 2–3 years of teaching experience with a strong track record of student engagement and growth
• Strong sense of reflection and personal accountability for student growth, achievement, and experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity, youth development, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Deep alignment with the mission and values of ECS and BTWA, including a resolute belief in the potential of every student

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for the Middle School Specials / Enrichment & Innovation Teacher (Flexible Subject) position is $50,500 to $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualification aligned to our organizational salary scale, and reflective of the responsibilities and expertise needed to succeed in this position. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualification. In addition to competitive compensation, Elevate offers a range of comprehensive benefits packages to all regular, full-time employees at a competitive value.