HS ENL (English as New Language) Teacher 2627

Forte Preparatory Academy•New York, NY

10h•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Forte Prep Academy High School is seeking an HS ENL Teacher who is a leader committed to excellence, passionate about building community, and dedicated to the persistence required for the work. The ideal candidate is open to feedback, eager to improve, and aims to provide students with choices for their future in a challenging, stimulating, and fun learning environment. The new Forte Prep High School, opening in Fall 2026 in Elmhurst, NY, is a 60,000 sq. ft, 6-story building with modern facilities including classrooms, offices, a gymnasium, a rooftop athletic field, and a library/media center. Forte Prep Academy High School is a new 9th through 12th grade college preparatory, tuition-free public charter school serving the Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona communities in Queens, New York. Its mission is to equip all students to become the next generation of leaders through a relentless pursuit of academic, community, and personal excellence. The school is committed to preparing students for high school, college, and beyond, unlocking potential, providing excellent teaching and learning, fostering diversity, maintaining an intentional school culture, and partnering with parents/families. This role is crucial in helping students overcome the statistic that 77% of high school graduates in the neighborhood are unprepared for college rigor.

Requirements

Strives for excellence even when the path of least resistance seems easier
Passionate about building community
Committed to the persistence and stamina it requires to do the work
Does not shy away from giving critical feedback
Can navigate with ease different styles of communication and the various constituents in a school community
Open to feedback, and eager to improve
Primary goal is to provide students with choices at the next level in a learning environment that is simultaneously challenging, stimulating and fun
Ability to commute/relocate to Elmhurst, NY 11373

Responsibilities

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