Social Studies Teacher (1.0 FTE)

Join New Haven Ecology Project as a full-time Social Studies teacher (1.0 FTE) in Westville, New Haven County. You'll teach high school students at one of America's most established environmental charter schools, working in a learning community built on place-based education and nearly 30 years of proven excellence.

About the Role

This full-time position offers you the chance to lead Social Studies instruction in a distinctive school environment. You'll develop curriculum that connects civic understanding, historical thinking, and environmental awareness, using our 20-acre campus and working urban farm as living classrooms for applied, experiential learning.

What You'll Do

• Design and teach Social Studies courses that develop student critical thinking about history, civics, social systems, and environmental justice
• Employ place-based and experiential approaches, integrating our campus landscape and urban farm into meaningful instruction
• Collaborate across disciplines to weave environmental, agricultural, and social understanding into coherent student learning
• Create inclusive, culturally responsive instruction that meets diverse learners where they are
• Contribute to school community through student mentorship, advisory support, and culture-building work

What We're Looking For

• Valid Connecticut teaching certification in Social Studies, History, or related secondary field
• Proven ability to design rigorous, standards-based curriculum and instruction
• Commitment to environmental education and place-based learning methods
• Experience serving diverse, inclusive student populations
• Collaborative approach to teaching and alignment with school mission
• Dedication to cultivating informed, engaged citizens and environmental stewards

About New Haven Ecology Project

New Haven Ecology Project runs an environmental charter high school serving 230 students in an inclusive community of learners. Since 1997, we've led the way as the nation's longest-running environmental charter school. Our Westville campus features 20 acres, an active urban farm, and a deep commitment to place-based learning where students engage in real environmental work, agricultural education, and community partnership alongside rigorous academics.

How to Apply

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