Certified Middle School Math Teacher - (CT)- SY 25-26

Excellence Community Schools; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated educators who are passionate about student success and educational reform. This role involves creating dynamic lesson plans, collaborating with fellow teachers, and fostering a stimulating classroom environment. Candidates must possess a CT Teacher Certification and demonstrate a commitment to excellence and high expectations for all students. With a competitive salary range and robust benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on young scholars' academic journeys. Join a team that values collaboration and strives for educational excellence!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

FMLA

Short-term Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• CT Teacher Certification or reciprocity from another state required.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies.
• Evaluate student progress and communicate effectively with parents.

Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CT Teacher Certification

Master’s Degree

Job description

Who We Are

Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School.

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 of grades 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. We offer a differentiated, project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach to educating our scholars is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers.

Who We Need:

We are seeking individuals who are dedicated, ambitious, and committed to student success and education reform. Qualified candidates must demonstrate records of achievement, high degrees of personal responsibility, and the drive to do whatever it takes to ensure that every child achieves academic success. This individual must be committed to excellence, lead by example, and see collaboration as a key component of success.

Qualifications

• CT Teacher Certification or reciprocity from another state in the equivalent area
• At least 1 year of teaching experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• “Highly Qualified”

Candidates who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly lesson plans that correlate with our curriculum goals and objectives; use a variety of teaching strategies to ensure that students are engaged and motivated.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan units and lessons and develop expertise in implementing instruction.
• Become familiar with school charter, standardized testing, and school-wide plan, including goals set for student performance.
• Use tests, classroom performance, and other evaluation and diagnostic tools to assess the progress of students expeditiously in order to create small group instruction and to identify curricular and professional development needs.
• Create and maintain an orderly, well-managed, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Evaluate student academic and social growth, keep accurate records, prepare progress reports, and communicate with parents on individual pupil progress.
• Reflect on practice in a continuous effort to improve professional knowledge by participating in professional development opportunities.
• Possess strong time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Promote our reputation as an institution with a social conscience by operating with a sense of integrity and honesty.
• Recognize and appreciate the unique qualities of middle school students.
• We will also require copies of BA and/or MA transcripts and copies of certification.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $52,205 - $110,307. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Health Insurance, dental, vision & 403 (B) - employer match
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave/Parental Leave/FMLA
• Short-term, Long-term Disability benefits & Life Insurance
• $5000 Tuition Reimbursement