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About the Role

Forte Prep is seeking a Visual Arts teacher committed to fostering student growth and community engagement. The ideal candidate will provide a challenging, stimulating, and fun learning environment, equipping students with choices for their future.

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.

Requirements

• Teaching experience in urban communities preferred.
• NY Certification to teach 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.
• Highly Qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work is required.

Location

• Elmhurst, NY 11373

Work Type

• Full-time
• Monday to Friday

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in education or relevant field.

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000 - $95,000

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 403(b) matching
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smartphone
• Laptop
• Bonus pay

About the Company

• Forte Prep is a tuition-free public charter school serving 5th through 8th grade students in the Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, and Corona communities of Queens, New York.
• Our mission is to equip all students with the skills to excel in college preparatory high schools and use their leadership to change the world.
• We are committed to preparation for high school, college and beyond, focusing on literacy and math.
• We are committed to unlocking potential in every student through creative and digital enrichment, remediation, and individualization.
• We are committed to excellent teaching and learning, recognizing high-quality teachers as critical to student success.
• We are committed to diversity and seek to reflect and honor the diversity of our community.
• We are committed to an intentional school culture, fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations and supporting student development.
• We are committed to parents/families through regular communication and prompt response to concerns.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.