NY Elementary Teacher (2026-2027)

<p><strong>School Year</strong>: 26-27</p> <p><strong>Teaching at Achievement First:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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 a part of your weekly experience.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Join us, and be part of a team that is transforming lives through the power of education.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities of an Achievement First Teacher will include but are not limited to:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Outstanding academic achievement and personal development&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals.&nbsp;</li> <li>Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children’s academic success and personal development.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Utilize data from Achievement First’s interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.&nbsp;</li> <li>Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.</li> <li>Exemplify AF’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional learning, development and growth&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.&nbsp;</li> <li>Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills and Characteristics&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong instructional and classroom management skills.&nbsp;</li> <li>High level of personal organization and planning.&nbsp;</li> <li>Embraces feedback as an opportun