What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Associate - Elementary/Middle CT) SY26-27 position at Excellence Community Schools?
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:
Responsibilities
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
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the grade-level team to support effective instructional practices that meet the needs of all learners.
- Assists in planning and preparing purposeful learning activities that help students build understanding of new concepts.
- Supports the delivery of instruction using a variety of strategies to engage students, spark curiosity, and encourage exploration and expression.
- Helps administer, collect, and organize qualitative and quantitative student data from various assessments.
- Builds positive relationships with students and families through consistent communication about progress and ways to support learning at home.
- Participates in school-wide assessments to help identify student needs and inform instruction.
- Supervises students during lunch, recess, and other non-instructional periods.
- Provides classroom coverage and instructional support as needed.
- Offers additional assistance to the school community as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Salary Range: $47,741
- 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, plus life insurance.
Salary : $47,741