English Language Arts Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Language Arts

Date Posted:
7/8/2026

Location:
Middle School

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
7/21/2026 or Until Filled


VACANCY NOTICE

NEW FAIRFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

POSITION: English Language Arts Teacher

SCHOOL: New Fairfield Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid CT Certification

POSITION TO START: School Year 2026-2027

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach middle school English Language Arts in alignment with district curriculum and Connecticut Core Standards.
• Design and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons that promote reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary development, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, social, emotional, and learning needs of diverse learners.
• Foster a positive, respectful, equitable, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement, collaboration, and academic growth.
• Integrate instructional technology and research-based literacy practices to enhance student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, special education staff, interventionists, administrators, and families to support student success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Connecticut Certification or equivalent New York certification with eligibility to obtain Connecticut certification through reciprocity.
• Strong knowledge of middle school English Language Arts curriculum, adolescent literacy, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

SALARY: Per NFEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

PLEASE SUBMIT:

Online Application (

Letter of Intent

Resume

Transcripts

Connecticut Certification (or proof of eligibility for reciprocity)

Two (2) Letters of Reference

The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, and promoting qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal or Connecticut law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. The District complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.


Date Posted:

July 8, 2026

Posting Closing Date:

July 21, 2026 or Until Filled


(the later of)