History (NY)

Excellence Community Schools•New York, NY

10h•$60,271 - $148,412

About The Position

Excellence Community Schools (ECS), a Charter Management Organization supporting schools in the Bronx, NY, and Stamford, CT, seeks an uncertified middle school teacher for Math, English Language Arts, Science, or History. The role supports ECS’s mission to prepare students for admission to and success in top public, private, and parochial high schools through rigorous academics and students’ intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. Instruction takes place in a supportive, high-expectations environment with a differentiated, project-based approach that develops students’ analytical and critical-thinking skills. The teacher collaborates with a grade-level team to plan and deliver instruction, use curriculum resources aligned with educational expectations, and support the success of all learners. The teacher assesses student learning, communicates with families about progress, supervises students during lunch and/or recess, and contributes other support to the school community as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least one year of teaching experience with a proven record of high student achievement.
Dedicated to student success and committed to education reform.
Demonstrated achievement and a track record of results.
Collaborative, accountable, and committed to teamwork.
Advocates for equity and high expectations for all students.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach collaboratively with the grade-level team, using best practices to support the success of all learners.
Plan meaningful opportunities for students to construct knowledge and deepen their understanding of new concepts.
Use high-quality curriculum resources that promote student growth and align with required educational expectations.
Introduce ideas and concepts using varied instructional strategies that guide students to explore, express, and develop their thinking.
Administer, collect, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from a range of student assessments.
Build relationships with students’ families through consistent progress communication and by offering ways to support learning at home.
Participate in school-wide assessments to identify and address student needs.
Supervise students during lunch and/or recess.
Provide other support as needed by the school community.
Perform other duties as assigned.