Inspiring SPED Teacher — Growth & Impact in CT

Achievement First; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 137,760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) with match

Job summary

Achievement First in CT invites you to apply for a teaching role for the 2026-27 school year. You will create a learning culture where scholars discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, guiding them toward college and career success.

You will collaborate with families, use interim assessments to drive instruction, and participate in ongoing professional development with school leaders and coaches to grow as an educator.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 rate $29-48/hour.

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 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.
• 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

Strong instructional

Classroom management

Personal organization

Embraces feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree GPA 3.0+

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Achievement First in CT invites you to apply for a teaching role for the 2026-27 school year. You will create a learning culture where scholars discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, guiding them toward college and career success.

You will collaborate with families, use interim assessments to drive instruction, and participate in ongoing professional development with school leaders and coaches to grow as an educator.