RI High School Chemistry Teacher (2026-27)

About the role

Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role for the 2026‑27 school year. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. You will be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are part of the weekly experience. In this role you will inspire scholars to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact, creating a learning culture where they can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change. Achievement First nurtures the whole child, sets high academic standards, and fosters a classroom environment where students thrive intellectually, emotionally, and authentically.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Rhode Island certification or in process of obtaining certification (see RI certification portal).
• Certification for role: Secondary Grades Chemistry Teacher (11405).

Pay

Teacher salaries in Rhode Island range from $50,500 to $94,336. Salaries are set through a lens of equity and are based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with employer match
• Eligibility as a regular full‑time employee of Achievement First

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our commitment to diversity here.