RI High School ELA Teacher

Teaching at Achievement First

Achievement First invites teachers to apply for an exciting teaching role 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 part of your weekly experience.

School Year
: 2026-27

In this role, you will not only prepare students for college and career but also inspire them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact.

• 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.
• Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.

• 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; 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 to be considered.
• Rhode Island certified or in the process of obtaining certification for Secondary Grades English Teacher (11406).

• Competitive salary ranging from $50,500 to $94,336 based on skills, education, and experience.
• Full‑time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement benefit package 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. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./