Resident Teacher | Elementary School | BTWA ES

Position Title
:
Resident Teacher | Elementary School

Location
:
New Haven, CT

Reports To
:
School Principal

Employment Type
:
Full-time, Exempt

Start Date
: SY26-27 (launching in August with onboarding in July)

Salary Range
: $43,000 - $50,000 , commensurate with experience.

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.

Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary School is seeking a committed Resident Teacher to join our grades K–4 community and grow into a confident, skilled classroom educator. This full‑time, school‑based role is designed as a true teacher residency pathway:
Residents support instruction, co‑teach, and gradually take on increased classroom leadership as they build their competencies.

While Residents provide classroom coverage when needed, the heart of the role is learning to teach well—through coaching, practice, and meaningful engagement with students. Residents work closely with mentor teachers, contribute to a consistent and joyful learning environment, and support scholars both academically and socially.

The ideal candidate is reflective, eager to learn, and excited to build a long‑term career in education.

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Develop core teaching skills — gradually move from supporting instruction to leading sections of class with coaching and feedback

• Co‑teach and co‑plan alongside experienced educators across multiple grade levels and content areas

• Build strong relationships with scholars through academic support, small‑group instruction, and extracurricular engagement

• Deepen practice in restorative and culturally responsive approaches in a high‑need, high‑support urban setting

• Pursue teacher certification through our partnership with RELAY Graduate School of Education, with structured coaching and coursework

• Grow into a lead teaching role within Elevate Charter Schools through our Resident Teacher Pathway

As a Resident teacher at BTWA ES, you will be primarily responsible for:

• Deliver rigorous, standards‑aligned lessons using existing teacher plans, adapting in real time to meet scholar needs

• Lead small‑group interventions and pull‑out sessions to reinforce grade‑level skills

• Utilize formative data (exit tickets, quick writes, checks‑for‑understanding) to monitor progress and adjust supports

• Establish consistent routines, expectations, and restorative approaches that foster a safe, inclusive, and joyful learning environment

• Build strong relationships to empower student voice, leadership, and self‑advocacy

• Supervise and engage scholars during lunch, recess, hall transitions, and emergency drills

• Co‑plan and co‑teach alongside grade‑level teams and content‑area specialists

• Participate in weekly professional learning communities, coaching cycles, and peer observations

• Share emerging best practices in behavior management, culturally responsive instruction, and differentiation

• Serve as point person for daily substitute placement and classroom coverages.

• Step into other school‑based roles as needed (study…