26-27 NY Humanities Teacher In Residence

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.

Requirements

• Developing teaching skills through regular feedback and coaching
• Participate and contribute as a member of their particular school community
• Providing individual or small group instruction for students
• Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely with a team of teachers across the region
• Attend all school-level professional development (PD sessions) and certification coursework with Relay GSE and the Residency.
• Constantly assessing student progress, and communicating results to families and colleagues
• Model the school's values in all communications with students, families, and staff.
• Participate in weekly meetings with mentor/host teacher
• Participate in goal setting, observations, and debrief meetings with School Leaders, Residency staff, and Relay.
• Implement feedback from observation by Residency staff, Relay faculty, School Leaders, and mentor teachers into classroom practice.
• Conduct purposeful observations of mentor and other excellent teachers
• Model the values of Achievement First and set the standard for professional behavior
• Help to envision and create a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Have fun and spread joy!
• Collaborate with Mentor Teacher to evaluate and improve mastery of instruction, culture building, and leadership skills.
• Attend weekly resident-specific professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings, and informal learning and development opportunities.
• Observe high-performing teachers throughout the school.
• Complete Deliberate Practice pre-work to sharpen your pedagogical knowledge before practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match
• Paid Family Leave