RI 5th Grade Math/Elementary Teacher (2026-27)

The role

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

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’s 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
• Rhode Island certified or in process of obtaining a certification
• Certification for role: Elementary Education Teacher (11201)
• 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.