RI Physical Education Teacher

RI Physical Education Teacher (2026–27)

Location:

Rhode Island

School Year: 2026-27

Teaching at Achievement First:
This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you will 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. You will inspire students to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact, creating a learning culture that encourages scholars to discover their fullest potential and become agents of change.

• 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.

• 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.
• Rhode Island certified or in process of obtaining a certification. ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Certification for role:
  All Grades Physical Education Teacher (11507)

• Employees receive a competitive salary based on skills, education, and years of experience. Teacher salaries in RI range from $50,500 to $94,336.
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match.

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