Sacred Heart University·Fairfield, Connecticut
The ELA Teacher will plan and deliver daily ELA instruction for two classes at the same grade level and provide supervision during recreation, recess, lunch, and dismissal. They will also build relationships with students and families, facilitate a safe classroom environment, and collaborate with colleagues.
About Sacred Heart University As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century.
SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus.
Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs.
Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr.
Susan L.
Davis, R.N., & Richard J.
Henley College of Nursing.
Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity.
This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities.
The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition.
Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu View SHU’s Faculty Experts Here To apply Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration.
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Plan and deliver daily ELA instruction for two classes at the same grade level (as assigned, 5th - 8th grade). Also responsible for providing daily supervision and support for one class during recreation, recess, lunch, and dismissal. Principal
Lead ELA teacher for one grade level; two classes of students daily. Plan and implement ELA instruction. Build strong and mutually respectful relationships with students and their families based on open communication and collaboration, including weekly communications with families on ParentSquare and on the phone. Facilitate and sustain an emotionally safe and trauma-informed classroom and program environment. Maintain professional boundaries and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners with the foundation of open communication, respect, and collaboration. Work with admin staff and colleagues to develop and implement instruction, and provide meaningful feedback to learners. Work in collaboration with a team consisting of a math teacher, grade level paraprofessionals, classroom coaches, SEL team, and volunteers. Live/actualize the HSHU community values. Attend all training, professional learning, clean up, onboarding, programming, and community events. Collect and input all required metrics, data, and surveys by assigned dates. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes Minimum 2-4 years of classroom experience teaching ELA Strong background in implementing structured literacy Strong understanding of ELA assessment at different developmental ages/stages Experience working with a wide range of abilities and differentiating learning to meet the needs of all students Experience teaching social-emotional learning and mentoring Experience building community in middle school classrooms Strong commitment to the Horizons SHU mission Experience with project-based learning preferred Effective oral and communication skills Experience using technology to enhance instruction Demonstrated skills and abilities to mentor and coach classroom staff Unusual Working Conditions This is a seasonal summer program position. Staff are required to attend all training, professional learning, onboarding, programming, community events, and clean-up/reporting days. This is a full-day position. Training Days generally run 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Program days are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dates of Program: Training week: 6/22 through 6/26/26 Program Days: 6/29 through 8/7/26 Clean-up & Reporting Days: 8/10 & 8/11/26 This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied. Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
Candidates should have 2-4 years of classroom experience teaching ELA and a strong background in implementing structured literacy. Experience in social-emotional learning, mentoring, and project-based learning is preferred.
Market context
In Connecticut, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady demand for candidates who can support student learning and meet school compliance requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a mix of classroom readiness, safety certifications, and relevant experience; here, the listed requirements include a valid CT driver’s license plus CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time, so review the source posting and confirm whether an Associate’s degree and Human Services experience are preferred or required before applying.