Who We Are
- Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a K-8 Charter Management Organization (CMO) serving communities in the Bronx, NY, and Stamford, CT. Our approach is built on a nationally recognized model that began with our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a proud recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award. Our Mission and Vision Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest grades of has an eye towards college preparation. To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that at all times has high expectations of all students. Our commitment extends beyond academics, ensuring each scholar has the guidance and support to thrive in whatever they aspire to achieve in the world. We offer a supportive learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers. Who We’re Looking For We seek passionate, driven individuals who believe in the power of education to transform lives. Ideal candidates are:
- Dedicated to student success and committed to education reform
- Proven achievers who lead by example and have a track record of results
- Ambitious collaborators who model excellence, hold themselves accountable, and embrace teamwork
- Relentless advocates for equity and high expectations for all students
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and do whatever it takes to ensure every child has an opportunity to reach Excellence, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Plans and teaches collaboratively with the grade-level team to implement best practices that support the success of all learners.
- Plans purposefully to provide students with meaningful opportunities to construct knowledge and deepen understanding of new concepts.
- Applies high-quality curriculum resources that promote student growth and align with required educational expectations.
- Introduces new ideas and concepts using varied instructional strategies, inspiring and guiding students to explore, express, and develop their own thinking.
- Administers, collects, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data from a range of student assessments.
- Builds strong relationships with students’ families through consistent communication regarding progress and by offering ways families can support learning at home.
- Participates in school-wide assessments to identify and address student needs.
- Supervises students during lunch and/or recess.
Requirements
- Connecticut Teacher Certification, or eligibility for reciprocity from another state in an equivalent certification area, required.
- At least one year of teaching experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Compensation and Benefits • Salary Range
- $53,235 – $118,163. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Health
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan – Employer Match
- Leave: Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA.
- Additional
- Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement
- Teacher Mortgage Assistance Program [https://www.chfa.org/homebuyers/teacher-programs/] (click link for additional information)
To learn more about our schools, please visit www.excellencecommunityschools.org [http://www.excellencecommunityschools.org/] or www.stamfordexcellence.org [http://www.stamfordexcellence.org/].
