Experience working with K-12 students, preferably with two years of teaching experience.
Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master's degree preferred.
New York certified or in the process of obtaining certification.
Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
High level of personal organization and planning.
Responsibilities
Create a structured and engaging learning environment to motivate students.
Partner with families to support students' academic and personal growth.
Use data from interim assessments to inform instructional strategies.
Collaborate with team to plan and implement unit and lesson plans.
Exemplify the organization's core values in all student and colleague interactions.
Engage in professional development and attend team meetings.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan with a match.
Paid Family Leave.
Full Job Description
School Year: 26-27
Responsibilities of an Achievement First Teacher will include but are not limited to:
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 children's academic success and personal development.
Utilize data from Achievement First's interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.
Exemplify AF's 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.
Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master's degree preferred.
If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.
New York certified or in the process of obtaining a certification.
NY: If you are not yet certified, you may learn more about the process at http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do
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 individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Teacher salaries in NY range from $66,040-$113,198.
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 Family Leave.
About Achievement First
Achievement First is a non-profit charter school network headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. It was founded in 2003 by a group of educators who wanted to provide high-quality education to students in underserved communities. Achievement First operates schools in Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island, serving over 14,000 students. The network's mission is to prepare students for success in college and beyond by providing a rigorous and supportive academic program. Achievement First is committed to closing the achievement gap and ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.
