Job Description
School Year 2026-27
Teaching at Achievement First
Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, youll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are a part of your weekly experience.
In this role, you wont just be preparing students for college and career-youll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. Youll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond.
At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive both intellectually and emotionally-and can be their authentic selves. Together, we are building a more just and equitable world, one classroom at a time.
Join us and be part of a team that is transforming lives through the power of education.
Responsibilities of an Achievement First Teacher
• Outstanding academic achievement and personal development • Create a positive achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals • Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate childrens academic success and personal development • Utilize data from Achievement Firsts interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention • Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team • Exemplify AFs core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues
Professional Learning Development and Growth
• Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair, and school team to improve instructional culture-building and leadership skills • Attend all professional development team planning and data analysis meetings
Skills and Characteristics
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills • High level of personal organization and planning • Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others
Educational Background and Work Experience
• Experience working with K-12 students • Two years of teaching experience preferred • Bachelors degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 • Masters degree preferred • Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification
Certification Required
• Mathematics 4-12 (029)
Compensation & Benefits
Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity and based on an individuals skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Teacher salaries in CT range from $50,600-$86,889.
As a regular full-time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include:
• Medical • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • 403b retirement benefit package with match and paid time off