English Language Arts Teacher

Job overview

The English Language Arts Teacher role is onsite in New Haven, CT, for the 2026–2027 academic year as a 1.0 FTE position. Compensation is not specified; the posting says salary is based on the Common Ground High School Educator Salary Scale and considers prior work and relevant experience. The teacher supports Common Ground’s high school students and its social justice mission. The teacher delivers English language arts instruction and develops lessons for students with varied instructional needs. The role contributes to student literacy and learning through collaboration with department and special education colleagues, review of student performance data, accurate records, and family engagement.

What you'll do

• Teach English language arts elective courses for grades 9–12 and teach an elective or support instruction in another Common Ground course for one period a day
• develop materials and lesson plans for varied instructional needs
• collaborate with department colleagues and the special education team
• review student performance data
• maintain records and reports
• promote family engagement in students’ educational progress.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

english language arts teacher

full-time

2026–2027 academic year

grades 9–12

ela

literacy instruction

student data

special education collaboration

family engagement

social justice

new haven ct

common ground

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employees receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Salary placement follows the Common Ground High School Educator Salary Scale and considers prior work and relevant experience.

Why this role

Requires Connecticut certification in English (015), Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts (102), Special Teacher of Reading (063), or certification with an English endorsement. The position is represented by UAW Local 2110.

About the employer

New Haven Ecology Project Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.