Job Application for CT Short Term Building Sub (2026-27) at Achievement First (Teaching)

School Year: 2026-27

Teaching at Achievement First:

Achievement First invites passionate educators to apply for the position of Short-Term Substitute Teacher. Short-Term Substitute is a temporary teaching position at Achievement First. It is ideal for an educator with a deep passion for instruction who is eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect their craft or gain experience in the teaching field.

Responsibilities of Achievement First Substitute Teachers 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.
Exemplify AF’s core values in all interactions with students, families and colleagues.

Professional learning, development and growth

Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.
Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities.

Skills and Characteristics

Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
High level of personal organization and planning.
Team player: maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, willingness to respond positively to feedback and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
Strong belief in the Achievement First mission, core values, and educational model.
Mastery of and enthusiasm for subject matter.

Educational Background and Work Experience

A Bachelors Degree is required; CT certification is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master’s degree preferred.

If your GPA is between 2.75 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered.

Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification.

CT: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321230

Per CT State guidelines, if you do not have a Bachelor's degree then a waiver can be submitted if you meet the following criteria:

• At least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Have had experience working with school aged children

Compensation & Benefits

This position is for 4 months while school is in session with no benefits. Qualified candidates will be paid $142.80/day

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/

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Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that deeply values diversity. Achievement First provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Achievement First complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization is located. Achievement First expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about diversity and inclusiveness at Achievement First here:

http://www.achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/.

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