<p>Job Description:</p> <p>About Elevate Charter Schools</p> <p>Elevate Charter Schools (ECS) is a growing charter management organization dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for students in traditionally underserved and marginalized communities. At Elevate, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, and we are committed to developing the academic potential, character, and social-emotional growth of our students. Our mission is to deliver a rigorous, personalized, and holistic education that equips every child with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in school and beyond.</p> <p>As we grow, we remain dedicated to cultivating an environment of inclusion, equity, and excellence. Our growing team is motivated by a shared sense of purpose: to offer families in our communities a school choice that empowers students to thrive and reach their full potential in an ever-changing, multicultural world.</p> <p>Currently operating Booker T. Washington Academy (BTWA) Elementary and Middle Schools in New Haven, CT, we are excited to incrementally expand our reach with future schools and partnerships across the state. Driven by that goal, and guided by our fundamental mission, ECS is thrilled to partner with Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men by leading the search for their next Founding Years Principal.</p> <p>For more information about ECS, please visit https://elevatecharters.org</p> <p>About Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men</p> <p>Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men (ECPA) is New Haven's first dedicated middle school for young men. Our mission is to develop resourceful, resilient, and responsible young men who think critically, lead ethically, and contribute positively to their communities. ECPA provides a rigorous academic experience that fosters mastery of learning while preparing students to navigate real-world choices with confidence and integrity. Through exposure to entrepreneurial thinking, leadership development, and hands-on learning opportunities, our young men cultivate the skills and mindsets necessary to excel in high school, college, and beyond.</p> <p>For more information about ECPA, please visit www.edmondscofieldprep.org</p> <p>About the Opportunity</p> <p>ECPA is entering a pivotal Founding Years chapter. With our inaugural year underway and our expansion into 7th grade ahead, we are seeking a mission-driven educator who can teach with excellence while helping strengthen the culture, systems, and academic model that will carry us to full scale as a 5-8 middle school for young men.</p> <p>As a Founding Years Teacher, you will build a joyful, rigorous classroom where young men are seen, known, and challenged. You will help refine schoolwide routines, deepen our identity-affirming practices, and contribute to the structures that ensure consistency and belonging as the school grows.</p> <p>You will join a team that holds a high bar for instruction, believes deeply in the brilliance of our students, and is committed to creating a school where young men experience both high expectations and deep care. Your work will shape not only your classroom, but the next stage of ECPA's development as we grow grade by grade.</p> <p>This opportunity is ideal for educators who thrive in early-stage environments, bring steadiness and creativity, and want to make a lasting impact on the lives of young men in New Haven.</p> <p>If this feels like your work - or someone you know - apply today or share widely!</p> <p>Follow the link below for more information:</p> <p>https://www.elevatecharters.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=529778&type=d&pREC_ID=1013647</p>