Middle School Science Teacher

About the School

Forte Prep is a 5th through 8th grade college preparatory, tuition-free public charter school in Queens, educating 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.

Our core commitments are:

• 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

About the Role

Forte Prep is searching for a middle school science teacher to start in Fall of 2026.

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 students' interests, abilities, and needs within a curricular framework reflecting and promoting diversity
• Participate in and support meaningful data meetings and deep dives aligned with department-wide, grade-level, 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

Requirements

• Inspired by Forte Prep’s mission, vision, and values
• Excited to join a team committed to removing barriers and addressing the achievement gap
• Thrive in a work environment valuing community, excellence, equity, and high expectations for students and faculty
• Believe all students, regardless of background, can develop skills and confidence to pursue their chosen path
• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s unique community
• Demonstrate socio-political consciousness and ability to communicate across cultural differences
• Minimum 2 years of urban teaching preferred
• NY Certification to teach
• Demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains surpassing state or local averages
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including special needs and low skill levels in heterogeneously grouped classrooms
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 403(b) matching
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smartphone and laptop provided
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Pay

Salary range is $65,000–$95,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability may be required

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