Middle School Science Teacher

Middle School Science Teacher
Middle School Science Teacher - for the 23-24 school year - immediate hire

Forte Prep is a 5th through 8th grade college preparatory, tuition-free public charter school in Queens. We educate 360 students from the Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst and Corona communities. Our students have outperformed Community School District 24, 30, Queens County, New York City and New York State on the ELA and Math State exams in each of our first two years of operation. We doubled proficiency rates in reading and nearly tripled them in math, and look forward to continuing to build from there.

Our core commitments are as follows:

• Preparation for high school, college, and beyond
• Unlocking potential in every student
• High quality education through excellent teaching and learning
• Reflecting the diversity of our surrounding community in the classroom

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute high-quality classroom lessons for science
• Support the emotional and behavioral development of all students
• Work collaboratively with other general education teachers and engage in co-planning

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of urban teaching preferred
• NY Certification to teach science
• Demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and community members
• Advanced degrees in education or content area preferred
• Highly Qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind

Forte Prep offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package through Little Bird. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as an organization serving a diverse group of students, we work to reflect this diversity in our staff as well.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Forte Preparatory Academy Charter Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000