Classroom Teacher / Mathematics 7th/8th Grade Math Teacher Certificate: Mathematics, 7-12 (029)

Job Description:

7th/8th Grade Classroom Teacher/Guide (Certified: Math) - Job Description

Elm City Montessori School, launched in August 2014, is New Haven's first public Montessori school. We are committed to actively building an Antibias Antiracist school community. We are seeking Classroom Guides to support us in building a vibrant and healthy learning environment in our new and growing school. We will serve 300 children preK-8th grade in the next academic year. New Haven, Connecticut is a thriving arts, cultural, and education hub, located in the center of a growing community of public Montessori schools.

About the position: The Guide leads math instruction in the classroom, reports to the Principal, and works in collaboration with the Erdkinder Team,, SEL Team, and Coaches. This is a full time 10-Month with required August Training before the school year begins.

Required Qualifications: This position requires certification to teach grades 7-12 (Math) in the public schools in the State of CT. Candidates should be Montessori trained or showcase a commitment to complete training in the next 2 years. Experience with project based/land based learning strongly preferred. Candidates should have a Bachelors Degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal applicant has a Master's Degree in Education or a related field, is trained in the Montessori method and/or has experience as a teacher in a public school setting, collaborating as a member of a teaching faculty, supervising children, and supporting instruction for students with special needs. S/he/they is kind, caring, compassionate, enthusiastic, well-organized, bilingual (Spanish), and creative with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Key Components of the Position:

• Planning and presenting instruction in academics and social emotional learning in the classroom, the Farm/outdoors, and in the larger community
• Differentiating instruction to ensure growth for all students
• Collaborating with classroom, level, and school teams to plan curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Partnering with families through regular communication to support children's growth
• Participating in professional learning in social emotional skills, academics, and Anti-Bias Anti-Racist work

Compensation: This is a position hired by New Haven Public Schools that qualifies for membership in the New Haven Federation of Teachers union, and with our accompanying flexibility agreement the salary range is $58,000-$118,000 based on years of teaching experience and education. Medical, vision and dental benefits available.

Interested applicants may fill out ECMS Application:

https://forms.gle/abE8pi1AdQSDeMmGA

Revised: April 2026