RI Middle School Science Teacher (2026-27)

Austin Community College; 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 plan

Job summary

An educational institution in Rhode Island is looking for a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. This role emphasizes creating a positive learning environment, engaging families, and utilizing data for instructional improvement. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree and Rhode Island certification is required. The institution offers a salary range between $50,500 and $94,336, alongside benefits including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years of teaching experience.
• GPA of at least 3.0 for Bachelor's; 2.5 acceptable with additional recommendations.
• Rhode Island certification required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, structured learning environment.
• Build classroom community partnering with families.
• Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention.
• Collaborate with team for instructional improvement.

Skills

Strong instructional skills

Classroom management skills

Personal organization and planning

Embraces feedback

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

RI Middle School Science Teacher (2026‑27)

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 of an Achievement First Teacher will include but are not limited to:

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: Middle Grades Genreal Science Teacher (11303)
  Middle Grades General Science Teacher Elementary Extension * (11333)
  Middle Grades General Science Teacher Secondary Extension * (11343)
  Elementary Education Teacher (11201) (Grades 5 - 6 only)
  Secondary Grades General Science Teacher (11407) (Grades 6 - 8)
• 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