Middle School Teacher - Math

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.

Who We Are:

Forte Prep Middle School 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, 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 first two 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 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.

What We Need:

Forte Preparatory Middle School seeks a Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and execute high-quality classroom lessons for math.

• Support the emotional and behavioral development of all students.

• Work collaboratively with other general education teachers and engage in co-planning.

What You Will Bring:

• Teaching experience in urban communities preferred.

• NY Certification to teach math preferred.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in education or mathematics.

• Highly Qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$85,000, commensurate with your experience. Forte Prep Academy Middle 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.

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• 403(b)

• 403(b) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations: Vaccines required; masks optional (if vaccinated).

Location: Elmhurst, NY 11373. Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work is required.

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.