RI Founding Envision Middle School-Math Teacher (2026-27)

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

Achievement First seeks dedicated teachers for the 2026-27 school year to inspire K-12 students in Rhode Island. In this role, you'll foster a supportive learning environment and utilize data to inform teaching strategies, collaborate on student success, and embody core values. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, K-12 experience, and Rhode Island certification. A competitive salary of $50,500-$94,336 is offered along with medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

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.
• Rhode Island certified or in process of obtaining a certification.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Overview

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: 2026-27

In this role, you\'ll be inspiring students 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 nurture the whole child, set high academic standards, and foster a classroom environment where students thrive both intellectually and emotionally—while being their authentic selves. Join us to be part of a team 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 students\' 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

• Middle Grades Mathematics Teacher (11302) Middle Grades Mathematics Teacher Elementary Extension (11332) Middle Grades Mathematics Teacher Secondary Extension (11342) Secondary Grades Mathematics Teacher (11408) (Grades 6 - 8) Elementary Education Teacher (11201) (Grades 5 - 6 only)

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 time off.

Acknowledging equal opportunity, 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/