ELA Teacher: Inspire Leaders & College Readiness

Achievement First Network Support; Connecticut; On-site; USD 51,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role in Connecticut for the 2026-27 school year. You will contribute to a vibrant, supportive culture with professional development, collaborative planning, and coaching from school leaders as part of AF's commitment to equitable education.

You will inspire scholars toward college and career success, build a positive classroom culture, partner with families, and use interim assessment data to tailor instruction.

Qualifications

• Experience working with K-12 students; two years teaching preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Connecticut certification or in process.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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

Instructional skills

Classroom management

Planning / organization

Feedback oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree (GPA ≥ 3.0)

Master’s degree preferred

CT certification in progress

Job description

Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role in Connecticut for the 2026-27 school year. You will contribute to a vibrant, supportive culture with professional development, collaborative planning, and coaching from school leaders as part of AF's commitment to equitable education.

You will inspire scholars toward college and career success, build a positive classroom culture, partner with families, and use interim assessment data to tailor instruction.