NY High School Science Teacher

Position: NY High School Science Teacher (2026-2027)
Location: New York

NY High School Science Teacher (2026‑2027)

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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.

School Year
: 26‑27

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.

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.
• New York certified or in the process of obtaining a certification.
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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 NY range from $66,040‑$113,198.
• 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 family leave.

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