CT High School Biology Teacher-Hartford

CT High School Biology Teacher-Hartford (2026-27)

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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: 2026-27

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.

• 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.

• Collaborate with coach, grade‑level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture‑building and leadership skills.

• 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 GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, submit additional recommendations.
• Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification. Certification required: 030 Biology, 4–12.
• CT certification link:
  http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).&q=321230

• Teacher salaries in CT range from $50,600 to $86,989, set through equity based on skills, education and experience.
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with match.

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.