Achievementfirst
Elementary Teacher SY 27-28 (Queens)
New York. Posted 11 days ago
The role
Teachers create engaging, rigorous, and supportive learning environments. They deliver high-quality instruction, foster classroom culture, and partner with families.
What you will do
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment.
- Deliver engaging instruction aligned to curriculum standards and student needs.
- Implement unit and lesson plans developed with grade-level and content teams.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Utilize interim assessment and classroom performance data to inform instruction and intervention.
- Establish and maintain strong classroom culture through consistent expectations, routines, and relationships.
- Build meaningful partnerships with families to support student success.
- Collaborate with coaches, department leaders, and school leadership.
- Participate in professional development, team meetings, collaborative planning, and data analysis sessions.
- Promote the social, emotional, and academic growth of every scholar.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working with K-12 students
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain the appropriate certification required for the position and state of employment
Nice to have
- Master's degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Two or more years of teaching experience
- Spanish language proficiency
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer match
- Paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer)
- Professional development and coaching
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Collaborative planning time with grade-level and content teams
- Leadership development opportunities
About the company
Achievement First is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The organization aims to prepare students to excel in college, career, and life.