HS Chemistry Teacher 2627

Forte Preparatory Academy•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Forte Prep Academy High School is a new 9th through 12th grade college preparatory, tuition-free public charter school for Queens, New York, with a focus on serving the Jackson Heights, Elmhurst and Corona communities. Our mission is: Through a relentless pursuit of academic, community, and personal excellence, Forte Prep Academy Charter Schools equip all students to become the next generation of leaders in Queens and beyond. We do this work because 77% of high school graduates in our neighborhood are unprepared for the academic rigor of college. We do this work so that these students can beat the odds stacked against them and change those odds forever. Our commitments are as follows: We are committed to preparation for high school, college and beyond. We are committed to unlocking potential in every student. We are committed to excellent teaching and learning. We are committed to diversity and seek to reflect and honor the diversity of our community within the walls of our school. We are committed to an intentional school culture ensuring that everything we do that supports a student's success beyond high school are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year. We are committed to parents/families.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of urban teaching preferred
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

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees in education or content area preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and execute high-quality classroom lessons
Support the emotional and behavioral development of all students
Work collaboratively with other general education teachers and engage in co-planning
Create an education of excellence that meets student’s interests, abilities, and needs within a curricular framework which reflects and promotes an understanding of, and, appreciation for, diversity in our community as an integral part of school life leading to post-secondary success.
Develop curriculum, assessment, and instruction within the department through the Modern Classrooms Project approach incorporating blended instruction, self-paced structures, and standards mastery based grading.
Participate in and support meaningful data meetings and deep dives in line with department-wide, grade level-wide, and school-wide goals.
Keep frequent and current records of student progress.
Foster a strong and cohesive school culture through community building and restorative practices.
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
Ensure lessons are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with Common Core State Standards
Develop and use a variety of assessments (e.g., exams, written work, and public performances) that frequently measure student progress toward the school’s content and skill standards
Maintain an organized classroom environment that facilitates learning
Ensure that students master grade-level standards
Maintain and communicate high academic and personal expectations for all students
Incorporate direct instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work to engage students, keep classes focused and infuse a lasting desire to learn
Follow the school’s policies and procedures for student conduct and discipline, and refuse to tolerate classroom disruptions
Develop clear evaluation criteria and distribute to students prior to assignments
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
Share responsibility for grade level and school-wide activities
Remind students of the JOY that is found in a great educational experience