RI Building Sub (2026-27) Rhode Island

Achievement First; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 50,500 - 94,336; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement benefit package

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Rhode Island is seeking dedicated teachers to inspire students and foster a positive learning environment. The role involves creating structured classrooms, collaborating with families, and utilizing data to inform instruction. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree, ideally with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and experience with K-12 students. The organization values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment.
• Build classroom community by partnering with families.
• Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention.
• Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.
• Exemplify core values in all interactions.

Skills

Strong instructional and classroom management skills

High level of personal organization and planning

Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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

• 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 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.
• Salary range: Teacher salaries in RI range from $50,500 to $94,336.
• Eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid time off.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Spanish Language Proficiency

Achievement First values diversity and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. Learn more about our diversity efforts at http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The organization complies with applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws and prohibits any form of workplace harassment. All terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training, are governed by these principles.