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School Year: 2026-27Teaching 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, you'll 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 won't just be preparing students for college and career—you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll 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 will include but are not limited to:  Outstanding academic achievement and personal development  <ul><li>Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals. </li><li>Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children's academic success and personal development.  </li><li>Utilize data from Achievement First's interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention. </li><li>Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.</li><li>Exemplify AF's core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues. </li></ul>Professional learning, development and growth <ul><li>Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills. </li><li>Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.</li></ul>Skills and Characteristics <ul><li>Strong instructional and classroom management skills. </li><li>High level of personal organization and planning. </li><li>Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others.</li></ul>Educational Background and Work Experience <ul><li>Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred. </li><li>Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master's degree preferred.</li><li>If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.</li><li>Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification. 
<ul><li>CT: <a href="http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321230" rel="nofollow">http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321230</a></li><li>Certification Required: 026 History & Social Studies, 4–12</li></ul></li></ul> Compensation & Benefits <ul><li>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 CT range from $50,600-$86,989.  </li></ul><ul><li>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</li></ul> <div class="content-conclusion">Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: <a href="http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/</a></div>

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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, you'll 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 won't just be preparing students for college and career—you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll 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 will include but are not limited to:  Outstanding academic achievement and personal development  <ul><li>Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals. </li><li>Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children's academic success and personal development.  </li><li>Utilize data from Achievement First's interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention. </li><li>Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.</li><li>Exemplify AF's core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues. </li></ul>Professional learning, development and growth <ul><li>Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills. </li><li>Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.</li></ul>Skills and Characteristics <ul><li>Strong instructional and classroom management skills. </li><li>High level of personal organization and planning. </li><li>Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others.</li></ul>Educational Background and Work Experience <ul><li>Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred. </li><li>Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master's degree preferred.</li><li>If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.</li><li>Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification. 
<ul><li>CT: <a href="http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321230" rel="nofollow">http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321230</a></li><li>Certification Required: Grades 5 - 6: 305 Elementary, PK–6 Grades 5 - 8: 026 History & Social Studies, 4–12 Grades 5 - 8: 226 History & Social Studies, Middle School, 4–8</li></ul></li></ul> Compensation & Benefits <ul><li>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 CT range from $50,600-$86,989.  </li></ul><ul><li>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</li></ul> <div class="content-conclusion">Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: <a href="http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/</a></div>

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