High School Teacher - Chemistry

Overview

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Forte Preparatory 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. We will educate 140 students in 9th grade in the 2023-24 School Year. Our mission is : Through a relentless pursuit of academic, community, and personal excellence, Forte Preparatory Academy 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 is built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year. We are committed to parents / families.

This is where you come in. Forte Prep is looking for a Chemistry Teacher.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

What we need / The opportunity

• You are inspired by Forte Prep's mission, vision, and values. You are excited to join a team that is committed to removing barriers and addressing the achievement gap. You thrive in a work environment that values community, a strong commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for students and faculty.
• You believe 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.
• You 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.
• 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
• Advanced degrees in education or content area preferred
• Highly Qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind

What you will do

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range is $60,000-$95,000 commensurate with your experience, with additional compensation each year until school reaches full capacity (grades 9-12). Forte Prep Academy High School employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 403 B matching, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, a smartphone, and a laptop.

Equal Opportunity Employer Forte Preparatory Academy Charter Schools are 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.

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Additional information

Note : This description reflects the role and its requirements as provided in the original posting and has been refined for clarity and formatting.

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