Achievement First (Teaching)·New York
Teachers are responsible for creating a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that invests students in reaching ambitious goals while building strong classroom communities through family partnerships. They must also utilize assessment data to drive instruction and intervention, implement lesson plans, and exemplify the organization's core values in all interactions.
School Year: 26-27
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.
New York certified or in the process of obtaining a certification.
NY: If you are not yet certified, you may learn more about the process at http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do [http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do]
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/ [http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/]
Candidates should possess strong instructional and classroom management skills, high personal organization, and an openness to feedback for growth. A Bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required, though a Master's degree is preferred, and New York certification or progress toward it is necessary.
Market context
In New York, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady school staffing needs and competition for educators who can demonstrate strong instruction and classroom leadership. This role is competitive because it calls for advanced chess knowledge, proven teaching experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete teaching results and leadership examples.