Middle School Science Teacher SY 27-28 (Queens)

The role

The teacher will deliver high-quality instruction and create engaging, rigorous, and supportive learning environments. They will foster strong classroom culture, partner with families, and contribute to a collaborative school community.

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 required
• Experience working with K-12 students required
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain the appropriate certification required for the position and state of employment

Nice to have

• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Two or more years of teaching experience preferred
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

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
• 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 is committed to creating schools of academic excellence that prepare students to be college-ready.