Classroom Teacher​/Special Education

Position: Classroom Teacher / Special Education
Job Description:

School Year: 2026-27

Teaching at Achievement First:

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.

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 is transforming lives through the power of education.

Responsibilities of an Achievement First Teacher will include but are not limited to:

Outstanding academic achievement and personal development

* Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals.

* Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children's academic success and personal development.

* Utilize data from Achievement First's interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.

* Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.

* 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.

Skills and Characteristics

* 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.

Educational Background and Work Experience

* 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 certified or in process of obtaining a certification.

* CT: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).&q=321230

* Certification

Required:

165 Comprehensive Special Education, PreK-12

Compensation & Benefits

* Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Teacher salaries in CT range from $50,600-$86,989.

* As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid