Elementary School Teacher SY 27-28

Elementary School Teacher

School Year: 2027-28 

Salary Range: $50,600-89,989

Location: New Haven

Schedule: Full-time

WHO WE ARE 

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 41 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life. 

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI. 

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves. 

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

Employees at Achievement First are provided with competitive compensation through a lens of equity and based on an individual's skills, education, certification, and relevant experience. 

Salary Range: [Insert state-specific salary range] 

In addition to compensation, Achievement First offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Life insurance 

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match 

• Paid time off 

• Professional development and coaching 

• Employee assistance and wellness programs 

What We Offer 

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer). 

• Competitive salary aligned to experience, education, and internal equity 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits 

• Life insurance coverage 

• 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer match  

• Ongoing professional development and instructional coaching 

• Collaborative planning time with grade-level and content teams 

• Leadership development opportunities 

• Employee assistance and wellness resources 

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position and employment status. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Achievement First is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive while advancing our mission of educational excellence and opportunity for every child.