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Achievement First is hiring passionate teachers for our public charter schools in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, CT; Brooklyn, NY; and Providence, RI. We have open teaching positions for elementary, middle, and high school teachers, serving Kindergarten through 12th grade students.  We seek educators committed to education equity and ready to inspire and uplift. Explore teaching jobs in CT, NY, and RI with us today!

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What’s it like to work at AF?

 

  • Qualifications

    • Mission/Value Alignment: Candidates should embody our commitment to racial equity, strive for excellence through ambitious goal-setting, and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. They should foster a supportive environment that values holistic development, chooses joy, and collaborates effectively to achieve collective goals.
    • Teaching Experience: Two years of teaching experience is highly preferred, though not required.
    • Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. Strong content knowledge in the subject area you are interested in teaching. Candidates must hold or be willing to obtain the necessary teaching certification for the state in which they are applying.
    • Student Achievement: Demonstrated ability to produce measurable gains in student achievement is highly valued.
    • Professional Values: Strong professional ethics and values.
    • Growth Mindset: Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
    • Collaboration: Ability to work well in a team and contribute to a collaborative environment.

 

  • Certification

    • Candidates must have, be in the process of obtaining, or be open to pursuing their teaching certification in New York, Rhode Island, or Connecticut. We value educators who are dedicated to professional growth and meeting state certification standards. If certified in another state, check the state education department’s website for reciprocity. Proof of certification and school transcripts will be requested. If you are passionate about teaching and prepared to take the essential steps to obtain certification, we encourage you to apply.More info here:

 

  • Application and Hiring Process

    • What can you expect when you’re applying for a job with us? We want to make the process as seamless as possible, so while the specifics can vary from person to person, here’s an overview:
      • Apply: We accept applications on a rolling basis, and our recruitment team responds to all completed applications within 2-3 business days.
      • Phone Interview: Selected applicants will participate in a phone interview with a member of our recruitment team. This call will focus on your previous experience and the content of your application. Please check your SPAM/JUNK email folders. 
      • Guest Lesson & In-Person Interview: After the phone interview, some applicants will be invited to interview with one of our schools in Connecticut, Brooklyn or Rhode Island. Due to COVID-19, interviews are currently taking place virtually via video conference. We’ll be looking for your ability to lead a 15-30 minute guest lesson, and we’ll want to see your classroom management instincts, your overall teacher personality and lesson delivery. After the lesson, you’ll reflect with school-based faculty and the recruitment team.
      • Reference Check: A member of our recruitment team will request and contact your references during the Finalist interview stage. We will notify you before contacting any of your references. You will be asked to provide a current or previous manager or supervisor reference. We will not be able to move forward with an offer until this is received. Please ensure your manager/supervisor reference is notified proactively and ready to complete their reference for you in a timely manner. 

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