CT Middle School ELA Teacher-New Haven 2026-27

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, with two years of teaching experience preferred
• Bachelors degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Masters degree preferred
• If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered
• Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification
• CT: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321230
• Certification Required:
• Grades 5 - 6: 305 Elementary, PK-6
• Grades 5 - 8: 015 English, 4-12
• Grades 5 - 8: 215 English, Middle School, 4-8

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-$86,989.

As a regular full-time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid time off.