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.
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!Qualifications
- School Building Leadership certification required
- Masters Degree in Education Leadership or related field
- Minimum 1 year of previous experience in leadership role (i.e. Assistant Principal, Dean, Grade Level Leader, etc.)
- Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience
- Track record of accomplishment and achievement related to staff and student growth and performance
- Experience with and commitment to improving the quality of urban education, specifically for scholars who have been traditionally underserved
Candidates who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- Supports instructional and school culture leadership.
- Collaborates and fosters professional relationships within the school community.
- Relentless pursuit of excellence in student achievement and conduct, daily classroom instruction and community engagement.
- Maintains and exemplifies culture of high expectations and accountability for scholarly and professional conduct.
