High School Music/Theater Teacher Job at Forte Preparatory Academy, Glendale, AZ

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  • Forte Preparatory Academy
  • Glendale, AZ

Job Description

Position: HS Performing Arts (Music/Theater) Teacher Location: Glendale, NY

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.

This is a special opportunity to be a founding member of this new high school which opened in Fall 2023 .

Who We Are:

Forte Prep Academy 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 over 200 students in 9th and 10th grade in the 2024-25 School Year. Our mission is: Through a relentless pursuit of academic, community, and personal excellence, Forte Prep Academy Charter 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 ens uring that everything we do that supports a student's success beyond high school are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year.

We are committed to parents/families. 

This is where you come in. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
  • Ensure lessons are rigorous, clear, measurable, and aligned with NY State Arts Standards
  • Develop and use a variety of assessments (e.g., exams, written work, and public performances) that frequently measure student progress toward the school’s content and skill standards
  • Maintain an organized classroom environment that facilitates learning
  • Ensure that students master grade-level standards
  • Maintain and communicate high academic and personal expectations for all students
  • Incorporate direct instruction, discussion, projects and cooperative work to engage students, keep classes focused and infuse a lasting desire to learn
  • Follow the school’s policies and procedures for student conduct and discipline, and refuse to tolerate classroom disruptions
  • Develop clear evaluation criteria and distribute to students prior to assignments
  • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Share responsibility for grade level and school-wide activities
  • Remind students of the JOY that is found in a great educational experience

Compensation

Salary range is $65,000-90,000 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $ 65-90k per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:

Vaccines required, masks optional (if vaccinated).

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Glendale, NY 11385: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Relocation, Relocation bonus, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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