CT Elementary SPED Teacher-New Haven (2026-27)

Achievement First; Connecticut; Sur place; USD 50 600 - 86 989; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement benefit package with match

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Achievement First is looking for dedicated teachers to inspire K-12 students in Connecticut. Teachers will create a structured learning environment, support families, and utilize data to enhance student achievement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and a commitment to building equitable learning communities. Competitive salary ranges from $50,600 to $86,989, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with K-12 students, preferably two years.
• Connecticut certification or in process of obtaining it.
• If GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, submit additional recommendations.

Responsabilités

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Partner with families to facilitate children’s academic success.
• Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention.

Connaissances

Strong instructional and classroom management skills

High level of personal organization and planning

Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth

Formation

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0

Connecticut certification preferred

Master’s degree preferred

Description du poste

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.

School Year: 2026-27

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

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.
• Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification.
• CT: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321230
• Certification Needed: 165 Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12

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 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 support.

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: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/