2026-27 CT Associate Teacher -Relay Resident at Achievement First

<p></p> <p><strong>School Year</strong>: 2026-2027</p> <p><strong>Start Date: </strong>July 1, 2026&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Compensation: </strong>$42,000.00</p> <p><strong>Teaching at Achievement First:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Achievement First invites you to apply for a Relay Resident role! This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Join us, and be part of a team that is transforming lives through the power of education.</p> <p><strong>The Role of Relay Resident at Achievement First:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Achievement First Teaching Residency provides a unique and rigorous opportunity for aspiring educators to enter the teaching profession through a supportive training process. Residents will learn in a classroom alongside mentor teachers while earning a Master’s of Arts in Teaching and an initial CT teacher certificate. This selective two-year residency immerses Residents in intensive training through Relay’s coursework and deliberate practice with a gradual on-ramp into teaching. Furthermore, Residents will have the opportunity to engage in content development, case studies, and instructional rounds – all aimed at building a continuous learning mindset within themselves and their cohort. Upon successful completion of Residency Year 1, Residents can interview for a Lead Teacher seat at one of our Achievement First Schools.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>As an Achievement First Relay Resident, your core responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Developing teaching skills through regular feedback and coaching</li> <li>Participate and contribute as a member of their particular school community</li> <li>Providing individual or small group instruction for students</li> <li>Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely with a team of teachers across the region</li> <li>Attend all school-level professional development (PD sessions) and certification coursework with Relay GSE and the Residency.</li> <li>Constantly assessing student progress and communicating results to families and colleagues</li> <li>Model the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff.</li> <li>Participate in weekly meetings with mentor/host teacher</li> <li>Participate in goal setting, observations, and debrief meetings with School Leaders, Residency staff, and Relay.</li> <li>Implement feedback from observation by Residency staff, Relay faculty, School Leaders, and mentor teachers into classroom practice.</li> <li>Conduct purposeful observations of mentor and other excellent teachers</li> <li>Model the values of Achievement First and set the standard for professional behavior</li> <li>Help to envision and create a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students, parents, and staff</li> <li>Have fun and spread joy!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional learning, development, and growth:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with Mentor Teacher to evaluate and improve mastery of instruction, culture building, and leadership skills.&nbsp;</li> <li>Attend weekly resident-specific professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings, and informal learning and development opportunities.</li> <li>Observe high-performing teachers throughout the school.&nbsp;</li> <li>Complete Deliberate Practice pre-work to sharpen your pedagogical knowledge before practice.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Residents will earn:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Teaching certification:</li> <ul> <li>In CT, residents receive a CT Initial Certificate and Master of Arts by completing a Teacher Pathway Program with RELAY Graduate School of Education and completing certification exams.</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Skills and Characteristics:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>High level of personal organization and professionalism.&nbsp;</li> <li>Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others.</li> <li>A commitment to Achievement First’s mission, a deep love of content, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed.&nbsp;</li> <li>Passion and commitment to be a teacher in an underrepresented community</li> <li>Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work</li> <li>Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and develop strong relationships with parents and colleagues.</li> <li>Flexibility, tenacity, perseverance, resourcefulness, teamwork, a sense of humor, and enthusiasm for your subject matter.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Educational Background and Work Experience:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Bachelor’s degree required and BA <strong>must be conferred by your start date.</strong></p> <p>GPA Requirements:</p> <p>2.7-Preferred</p> <p>2.5-Eligibal&nbsp;</p> <p>.</p> <p><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Year 1 Residents will receive a competitive salary of $42,000.00 benefits package. 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 Family Leave.</li> </ul> <p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>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: <a href="http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/" target="_blank">http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/</a></p></div>