Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Teacher - Secondary English
Classification: 102, Certified CEA
Reports To: Building Principal
Effective Date: August 2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of talented employees for the 2026-27 School Year. CREC seeks talented Secondary English teachers for a teaching position at our various magnet schools. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. To find out more about CREC Magnet Schools and locations visit: crecschools.org.
Secondary English teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Develop and administer curriculum consistent with district goals and objectives.
- Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for English, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
Intrapersonal Competencies:
- Demonstrate a dedication to all learners - especially those historically marginalized.
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
Interpersonal Competencies:
- Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
- Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
Instructional Competencies:
- Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
- Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
English Language Arts teaching competencies:
- Deep understanding of CT Common Core Standards for reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language.
- Familiarity with recent research in reading and writing acquisition.
- Ability to design and implement engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- English 7-12: 015 certification
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
- Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
- Comprehensive benefit time package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
- Credit Union Access
To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php
JOB ID#14193 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut