High School Physical Education Teacher

Forte Preparatory Academy•New York, NY

7d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Committed to changing the game for students in Northwest Queens, we are in search of a leader that strives for excellence even when the path of least resistance seems easier. A leader who is passionate about building community and is also committed to the persistence and stamina it requires to do the work. A person who does not shy away from giving critical feedback and can navigate with ease different styles of communication and the various constituents in a school community. Open to feedback, and eager to improve, this individual’s primary goal is to provide students with choices at the next level in a learning environment that is simultaneously challenging, stimulating and fun. Our new Forte Prep High School, located at 78-02 Queens Blvd in Elmhurst, is an intelligently designed 60,000 sq. ft, 6-story tall building, open to natural light and outfitted with over 25 spacious classrooms and offices, a full-sized gymnasium, a rooftop athletic field, and a robust library and media center. It is located less than half a mile away from the middle school and is easily accessible by our established school community. This new building will be opening in the Fall of 2026 and will be home to our current 9th - 12th grade cohort, bringing together what was previously two separate cohorts in Glendale. It will also be a new home for events and sports for our greater community - we aim to open our gymnasium and rooftop athletic field to local classes and events, grounding the new Forte Prep High School as a true community partner in our neighborhood.

Requirements

NY Certification to teach
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
Highly Qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind
Reliably commute or planning to relocate to Elmhurst, NY 11373 before starting work

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of urban teaching preferred
Advanced degrees in education or content area preferred

Responsibilities

Provide students with choices at the next level in a learning environment that is simultaneously challenging, stimulating and fun.
Teach Physical Education to high school students.
Contribute to building community within the school.
Provide critical feedback to students.
Navigate different styles of communication with various constituents in the school community.
Work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill levels in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.
Communicate effectively with parents and community members.