Classroom Teacher / Activities

Connecticut REAP • New Haven, CT

61d • $29 - $48

About The Position

Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are integral to your weekly experience. In this role, you won't just be preparing students for college and career-you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond. At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive both intellectually and emotionally-and can be their authentic selves. Together, we are building a more just and equitable world, one classroom at a time. Join us and be part of a team that transforms lives through the power of education.

Requirements

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others.
• Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master's degree preferred.
• If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.
• Connecticut requires all teacher to be certified or in the process of obtaining a certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group instruction using specialized curricula and long-term scope & sequence plans.
• Assess student progress using varied methods to support growth toward IEP goals.
• Design and implement goals that align with students' IEPs.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Special Service or the Compliance Coordinator and the school team to improve instructional, culture-building leadership skills.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs