AI summary
Achievement First is hiring a High School Spanish Teacher in Connecticut for the 2026–27 school year. You’ll deliver exceptional Spanish instruction, use assessment data to drive learning, and build a strong classroom culture in partnership with families, supported by weekly coaching and collaborative planning. Standout perk: equity-based pay with strong benefits including 403(b) match.
Key skills
Connecticut Spanish certification (023), grades 4-12Spanish language instruction (high school)Lesson and unit planningData-driven instruction using interim assessmentsClassroom management and culture-buildingFamily engagement and communicationCollaborative team planning (grade/subject team)Participation in professional development and data meetingsOrganization and instructional planning
Pays $50,600–$86,989 for CT teachers, with placement based on skills, education, and relevant experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re a mission-driven Spanish educator who values coaching, collaboration, and using student data to set and reach ambitious goals.
Why apply
- Weekly coaching and collaborative planning
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- 403(b) match and paid benefits
School Year: 2026-27
Teaching at Achievement First:
Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for 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.
Responsibilities of an Achievement First Teacher will include but are not limited to:
Outstanding academic achievement and personal development
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.
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.
High level of personal organization and planning.
Educational Background and Work Experience
Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Certification Required: Spanish, 4-12 (023)
Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Teacher salaries in CT range from $50,600-$86,989.
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
Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here:
Teaching at Achievement First:
Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for 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.
Responsibilities of an Achievement First Teacher will include but are not limited to:
Outstanding academic achievement and personal development
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.
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.
High level of personal organization and planning.
Educational Background and Work Experience
Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Certification Required: Spanish, 4-12 (023)
Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Teacher salaries in CT range from $50,600-$86,989.
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
Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: