Specials​/Enrichment Teacher | Middle School | BTWA MS; Subject

Position Title
:
Middle School Specials / Enrichment Teacher (Flexible Subject)

Location
:
Hamden / 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 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.

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Booker T. Washington Academy Middle School seeks a creative and student‑centered Middle School Specials / Enrichment & Innovation Teacher (flexible subject area; e.g. World Languages, Theater / Drama, Technology & Innovation, Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurialism, Health / Life Skills, etc.) to join our 5–8 team. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who believes deeply in the creative and intellectual potential of all children and is committed to fostering curiosity, skill development, and self‑expression through high‑quality enrichment learning.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about creating engaging, identity‑affirming learning experiences that broaden students’ horizons, spark new interests, and help them discover their strengths. You will join a community that values creativity, joyful learning, and equitable access to opportunities — and where enrichment is seen as a powerful lever for student growth, confidence, and belonging.

• Deliver engaging, standards‑aligned instruction in your area of expertise.
• Create a joyful, inclusive classroom culture where students feel safe to explore, take risks, and celebrate their identities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate enrichment learning across disciplines and contribute to a vibrant school culture.
• Partner with families and the community to showcase student growth and celebrate enrichment learning.

This role is ideal for an educator who is reflective, imaginative, and eager to contribute to a collaborative, mission‑driven school community that values enrichment as central to educating the whole child.

As a Middle School Specials / Enrichment & Innovation Teacher (Flexible Subject) at BTWA MS, you will be primarily responsible for:

• Design and deliver engaging, standards‑aligned lessons in your enrichment discipline that build foundational skills, creativity, and confidence.
• 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, ensuring equitable access to enrichment learning.
• Use portfolios, performance tasks, rubrics, and student reflections to assess growth and encourage self‑evaluation and pride in learning.
• 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.