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About the Role

Achievement First is seeking a mission-driven Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves creating engaging and rigorous learning environments to prepare students for college, career, and life. AF is committed to academic excellence and nurturing environments for students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that motivates students to meet ambitious goals.
Deliver engaging instruction aligned to curriculum standards and student needs.
Implement unit and lesson plans collaboratively developed with grade-level and content teams.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Utilize interim assessment and classroom performance data to inform instruction and intervention.
Establish and maintain strong classroom culture through consistent expectations, routines, and relationships.
Build meaningful partnerships with families to support student success.
Collaborate with coaches, department leaders, and school leadership to strengthen instructional practice and leadership skills.
Participate in professional development, team meetings, collaborative planning, and data analysis sessions.
Seek and implement feedback to continuously improve instructional effectiveness.
Contribute positively to school-wide initiatives and community culture.
Exemplify Achievement First's core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
Foster an inclusive, affirming environment where all students feel seen, supported, and challenged.
Promote the social, emotional, and academic growth of every scholar.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
Candidates with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may submit additional recommendations for consideration.
Experience working with K-12 students required.
Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.
Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain the appropriate certification required for the position and state of employment.

Skills

Passion for educational equity
Commitment to ensuring all students achieve at high levels
Ability to build strong partnerships with students, families, and colleagues
Ability to create classroom communities grounded in trust, belonging, and mutual respect
Embrace feedback, reflect on practice, and continuously seek opportunities to strengthen impact
Use student performance data to drive instructional decisions, close learning gaps, and accelerate student achievement
Effectively manage priorities, plan proactively, and consistently meet deadlines and expectations
Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Location

Queens, New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Two or more years of teaching experience preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$66,000.00-$113,198.00

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off
Professional development and coaching
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer)
Ongoing professional development and instructional coaching
Collaborative planning time with grade-level and content teams
Leadership development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellness resources

About the Company

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country for over 25 years.
AF is committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments.
AF's mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose.
AF believes in the limitless potential within students and their power to shape a more just society.
AF employs more than 2,200 staff members, 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color.
AF collectively educates nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Equal Opportunity

Achievement First is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Achievement First welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and is dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive while advancing our mission of educational excellence and opportunity for every child.
Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.
People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.