Middle School Science Teacher

Forte Preparatory Academy•New York, NY

2d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 eight 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. Forte Prep is searching for a middle school science teacher to start in Fall of 2026. The ideal candidate is inspired by Forte Prep’s mission, vision, and values, and is excited to join a team that is committed to removing barriers and addressing the achievement gap. They thrive in a work environment that values community, a strong commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for students and faculty. The candidate believes that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to develop the skills and confidence to pursue the path they choose – college, career, and beyond; demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community. They demonstrate socio-political consciousness, the ability to communicate with parents and students across lines of cultural difference, an orientation towards teamwork, and hold high expectations of students and colleagues.

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 for science
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.
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.