NY High School ELA Teacher (2026-2027) at Achievement First

<p><strong>School Year</strong>: 26-27</p> <p><strong>Teaching at Achievement First:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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.</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>Responsibilities of an Achievement First Teacher will include but are not limited to:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Outstanding academic achievement and personal development&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals.&nbsp;</li> <li>Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children’s academic success and personal development.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Utilize data from Achievement First’s interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.&nbsp;</li> <li>Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.</li> <li>Exemplify AF’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional learning, development and growth&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.&nbsp;</li> <li>Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills and Characteristics&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong instructional and classroom management skills.&nbsp;</li> <li>High level of personal organization and planning.&nbsp;</li> <li>Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Educational Background and Work Experience&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.&nbsp;</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master’s degree preferred.</li> <ul> <li><em>If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered</em>.</li> </ul> <li>New York certified or in the process of obtaining a certification.</li> <ul> <li><strong>NY: </strong>If you are not yet certified, you may learn more about the process at<a href="http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do"> http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do</a></li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>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 NY range from $66,040-$113,198.&nbsp;</li> <li>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>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</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>