NY Queens Middle School Math Teacher (2026-2027)

About the role

Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role for the 2026‑27 school year. In this position you will deliver exceptional instruction, engage in weekly professional development, collaborative planning, and receive personalized coaching from school leaders. You will inspire scholars to lead purposeful lives, create a learning culture that helps them reach their fullest potential, and contribute to a more just and equitable world.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, achievement‑oriented, and structured learning environment that excites students and helps them reach ambitious goals.
• Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate 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.

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.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• 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, additional recommendations may be submitted for consideration.
• New York certification or in the process of obtaining certification (see NY certification process).
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Employees at Achievement First receive a competitive salary set through an equity lens, based on skills, education, and experience. Teacher salaries in NY range from $66,000 to $113,198.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity; candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply (learn more about diversity here).