• Outstanding academic achievement and student character development
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students.
• Motivate students to realize high academic and behavioral standards.
• Build classroom community by investing families in children’s academic success and development of REACH (Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship and Hard work) values).
• Utilize data from Achievement First’s interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
• Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade or math team.
• Hold all students accountable during transitions, meals, trips and school events.
• Exemplify AF’s core values in all interactions with students, families and colleagues.

Professional learning, development and growth

• Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.
• Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.
• Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Two years of teaching experience preferred with a proven record of high student achievement.
• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 from a competitive college or university; Master’s degree preferred.
• New York, Connecticut or Rhode Island certified or in the process of obtaining a certification.

If you are not yet certified, you may learn more about the process at:

NY:

http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do

CT:

http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321230

RI:

http://www.ride.ri.gov/TeachersAdministrators/EducatorCertification/CertificationRequirements.aspx

Skills and Characteristics

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
• Strong belief in the Achievement First mission and educational model.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for math.

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, Achievement First offers a comprehensive benefits package. Teachers receive funds for supplies and materials as well as a laptop computer.

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/

Our mission is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America's children. We know that every child—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to great schools. At Achievement First, our students realize their potential and develop the skills they need to graduate from college, succeed in a competitive world, and serve as the next generation of leaders in our community.