CT High School Math Teacher-New Haven (2026-27)

UNT Dallas; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement with match

Job summary

Achievement First in Connecticut is seeking a dedicated K-12 teacher to inspire scholars toward college, leadership, and community impact. You will foster a learning culture where students grow academically and personally, and where they can be their authentic selves.

As part of a team, you will use interim assessment data, collaborate with families, plan units with your grade-level, and model AF’s core values to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching K-12 students; two years preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with GPA >= 3.0; Master’s preferred.
• Connecticut teaching certification or in progress.
• Certification: Mathematics 4–12 (029).

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, structured learning environment that motivates students to reach ambitious goals.
• Build classroom community by partnering with families to support student success and growth.
• Use interim assessment data to guide instruction and interventions.
• Prepare unit and lesson plans with the grade-level team.
• Demonstrate Achievement First’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with coaches and school teams to improve instructional and leadership skills.
• Attend all professional development, planning, and data meetings.

Skills

Instructional skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Feedback oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree GPA 3.0+

Master’s degree preferred

CT teaching certification in progress

Mathematics 4–12 (029) certification

Job description

School Year: 2026-27

Teaching at Achievement First:

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

• 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 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 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