CT High School Chemistry Teacher-Hartford (2026-27)

The role

The teacher will create a structured learning environment and build classroom community by partnering with families. You will implement unit and lesson plans and utilize interim assessment data to drive instruction.

What you will do

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment.
• Build classroom community by partnering with families.
• Utilize data from interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
• Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.
• Exemplify AF core values in all interactions.
• Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team.
• Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.

Required qualifications

• Experience working with K-12 students
• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0
• Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification
• Certification Required: 031 Chemistry, 4–12
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth

Nice to have

• two years of teaching experience preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match

Before you apply

• If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.

About the company

Achievement First is an organization that values diversity and aims to build a more just and equitable world through education.