Mathematics Teacher, Grades 9-12

Domus Kids

Mathematics Teacher delivering instruction to incarcerated youth in the Hartford Juvenile Residential Center. Engaging students through diverse teaching strategies and comprehensive educational activities.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver instruction in whole-class, small-group, and one-on-one environments
Help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for the understanding of the curriculum
Plan for each day's instructional activities
Participate in weekly professional development opportunities and meetings
Select appropriate learning materials
Provide instruction on diversified activities and tasks that contribute to the understanding of course curriculum
Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
Effectively de-escalate students in crisis according to the tenets of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Conduct assessment and data analysis on the results
Help develop consequences that teach new skills
Attend and participate in events outside of school hours
Supervise transitions and whole student gatherings
Remain visible in the school environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Education or closely related field with 3 years experience in an educational setting is preferred
CT state certification specialized in Mathematics or Special Education highly preferred
A combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Experience working with target population preferred
A great sense of humor!
Willingness and ability to work with a behaviorally difficult youth population in a positive and calm manner
Absolute commitment to the Domus mission, values and core principles, including the Sanctuary model of trauma-informed care
Ability to work within systems, with a nuanced understanding of the balance of building relationships and advocating within an institution that is not operated by Domus
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiative
Ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently
Flexibility and adaptability, able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 403(b) plan, life insurance, disability, etc.)
Necessary technology and resources to succeed

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysiscurriculum developmentinstructional planningTherapeutic Crisis Intervention

Soft Skills

communicationflexibilityadaptabilityself-directedinitiativesense of humorrelationship buildingadvocacy

Certifications

Bachelors degree in EducationCT state certification in MathematicsCT state certification in Special Education