RI Elementary Grades 5&6 Teacher (2026-27)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

403(b) retirement benefit package with match

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading education organization in Rhode Island is inviting applications for a teaching role. This position offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional instruction in a positive learning environment. Successful candidates should possess strong classroom management skills, a relevant degree, and preferably two years of teaching experience. A focus on collaboration and professional development is emphasized, with competitive salaries ranging from $50,500 to $94,336 and an array of benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Rhode Island certified or in process of obtaining certification.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a structured learning environment that excites students.
• Build classroom community by partnering with families.
• Utilize data from assessments to drive instruction.
• Implement unit and lesson plans.
• Exemplify core values in interactions.

Skills

Strong instructional and classroom management skills

High level of personal organization and planning

Embraces feedback for growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0

Master’s degree preferred

Experience with K-12 students (2 years preferred)

Certification for role: Elementary Education Teacher (11201)

Job description

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: 2025-26

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.
• Rhode Island certified or in process of obtaining a certification.
  • RI: https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/educator-certification-0
  • Certification for role: Elementary Education Teacher (11201)

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 RI range from $50,500-$ 94,336.
• 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.

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/