Achievement First
NY Foundations of Leadership Teacher (2026-2027)
New York · Mid · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
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About the role
- Teaching at Achievement First is an ideal position for an educator with deep passion for instruction who is eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect his/her craft.
- In addition to participating in weekly professional development and team planning meetings, teachers receive consistent high-impact coaching and feedback from a school administrator or teacher-leader.
- This role is a good fit for someone who wants to combine their love of teaching with the nuances and complexity of supporting students in the preparation to apply to their postsecondary college or programs.
Responsibilities
- This course plays a critical role in the continuum of support for a student attending our high school by teaching and leading the outcomes aligned to the Foundation of Leadership III course, in service of supporting strong post-secondary outcomes.
- Engaging with families and preparing the necessary information and paperwork to prepare for the financial aid process and inform post-secondary lists creation to maximize financial support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 from a competitive college or university; Master's degree preferred.
Skills
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
- High level of personal organization and planning.
- They'll assess themselves and their potential interests using various tools.
- Adopt and implement network curriculum with fidelity
- Update data and tracking systems consistently and with fidelity
- Motivate students to realize high academic and behavioral standards.
- Hold all students accountable during transitions, meals, trips and school events.
- Exemplify AF's core values in all interactions with students, families and colleagues.
- Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities.
Compensation
- Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary.
- Teacher salaries in NY range from $66,040-$113,198.
- 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: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/
Benefits
- Strong belief in the Achievement First mission and educational model.
- Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual's skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role.
Equal opportunity
- Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.
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