School Year: 2026-2027
Teaching at Achievement First:
Achievement First invites you to apply for a Teacher-in-Residence role! This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are a part of your weekly experience.
In this role, you won't just be preparing students for college and career—you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond.
At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive both intellectually and emotionally—and can be their authentic selves. Together, we are building a more just and equitable world, one classroom at a time.
Join us, and be part of a team that is transforming lives through the power of education.
The Role of Teacher-in-Residence at Achievement First:
The Achievement First Teaching Residency provides a unique and rigorous opportunity for aspiring educators to enter the teaching profession through a supportive training process. Residents will learn in a classroom alongside mentor teachers while earning a master’s of arts in teaching and a New York State teaching certificate. This selective two-year residency immerses Residents in intensive training through Relay’s coursework and deliberate practice with a gradual on-ramp into teaching. Furthermore, Residents will have the opportunity to engage in content development, case studies, and instructional rounds – all aimed at building a continuous learning mindset within themselves and their cohort. Upon successful completion of Residency Year 1, Residents can interview for a Lead Teacher seat at one of our Achievement First Schools.
As a Achievement First Teacher-in-Residence, your core responsibilities include:
Professional learning, development, and growth:
Residents will earn:
Skills and Characteristics:
Educational Background and Work Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0*. The degree must be conferred by your start date.
*If your GPA is between 2.75 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.
Compensation & Benefits:
Year 1 Residents will receive a set salary of $51,000 with a competitive benefits package. As a regular full-time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.
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: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/