Middle School Science Teacher | BTWA MS
- Compensation
- $50.5K–$90K / yr
- Location
- 306 Circular Ave, Hamden, CT 06514
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Middle
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Education
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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 BTWA’s mission and values, including excellence, character, self‑discipline, responsibility, and educational uplift
- 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 to learn, grow, and achieve at a high level
Nice to have
- 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 a values‑driven school community
- Experience integrating hands‑on, inquiry‑based, or lab‑based science instruction is a plus
Full description
Position Title: Middle School Science Teacher
Location: Hamden / New Haven, CT
Reports To: School Principal
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Start Date: SY26-27 (Immediate Opening / Hire)
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.
For more information about Booker T. Washington Academy, please visit
About the Opportunity
BTWA Middle School seeks a mission‑driven, high‑impact Science Teacher ready to join a community built on Booker T. Washington’s credo: “Excellence is doing common things in uncommon ways.” As a member of our grades 5–8 team, you will play a central role in delivering rigorous, engaging science instruction while contributing to a school culture rooted in character, discipline, and educational uplift.
As a BTWA Middle School Science Teacher, you will build a joyful, structured, and academically demanding classroom where scholars think critically, collaborate productively, and see themselves as capable scientists and problem‑solvers. You will help students develop the habits of mind, work ethic, and personal responsibility that prepare them for high school, college, and leadership in their communities.
You will join a team that holds a high bar for instruction, believes deeply in the potential of every scholar, and is committed to creating a learning environment where students are known, supported, and challenged. Your work will directly contribute to BTWA’s legacy as a Connecticut School of Distinction and to our ongoing commitment to excellence in both academics and character.