NY STEM Teacher In Residence

Position: NY STEM Teacher In Residence (2026-27)
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Teaching at Achievement First:

Achievement First invites you to apply for a Teacher-in-Residence role! This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring 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.

The Role of Teacher-in-Residence at Achievement First:

The Achievement First Teaching Residency provides a unique and rigorous opportunity for aspiring educators to enter the teaching profession through a supportive training process. Residents will learn in a classroom alongside mentor teachers while earning a master's of arts in teaching and a New York State teaching certificate. This selective two-year residency immerses Residents in intensive training through Relay's coursework and deliberate practice with a gradual on-ramp into teaching.

Furthermore, Residents will have the opportunity to engage in content development, case studies, and instructional rounds - all aimed at building a continuous learning mindset within themselves and their cohort. Upon successful completion of Residency Year 1, Residents can interview for a Lead Teacher seat at one of our Achievement First Schools.

As a Achievement First Teacher-in-Residence, your core responsibilities include:

* Developing teaching skills through regular feedback and coaching

* Participate and contribute as a member of their particular school community

* Providing individual or small group instruction for students

* Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely with a team of teachers across the region

* Attend all school-level professional development (PD sessions) and certification coursework with Relay GSE and the Residency.

* Constantly assessing student progress, and communicating results to families and colleagues

* Model the school's values in all communications with students, families, and staff.

* Participate in weekly meetings with mentor/host teacher

* Participate in goal setting, observations, and debrief meetings with School Leaders, Residency staff, and Relay.

* Implement feedback from observation by Residency staff, Relay faculty, School Leaders, and mentor teachers into classroom practice.

* Conduct purposeful observations of mentor and other excellent teachers

* Model the values of Achievement First and set the standard for professional behavior

* Help to envision and create a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students, parents, and staff

* Have fun and spread joy!

Professional learning, development, and growth:

* Collaborate with Mentor Teacher to evaluate and improve mastery of instruction, culture building, and leadership skills.

* Attend weekly resident-specific professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings, and informal learning and development opportunities.

* Observe high-performing teachers throughout the school.

* Complete Deliberate Practice pre-work to sharpen your pedagogical knowledge before practice.

Residents will earn:

* Teaching certification:

* In New York, residents receive a New York Initial Certificate and Master of Arts by completing a graduate program of their choosing that leads to certification.

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Skills and Characteristics:

* High level of personal organization and professionalism.

* Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others.

* A commitment to Achievement First's mission, a deep love of content, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed.

* Passion and commitment to be a teacher in an underrepresented community

* Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work

* Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and develop strong relationships with parents and colleagues.

* Flexibility, tenacity, perseverance, resourcefulness, teamwork, a sense of humor, and enthusiasm for your subject matter.

Educational Background and

Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0*. The…