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. Bachelors Degree required. Masters Degree preferred. New York State Teaching Certification in Education, grades 1-6 or grades 7-12 preferred. Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in dance education, working with children, and providing dance instruction in an urban school setting required. Passionate about teaching dance and enforcing the learning of dance concepts required. Have educational and/or professional training in developing and implementing a dance education program for children required. Note: Candidates who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Compensation & Benefits:Salary Range: ($60,271- $148,412). Salary is 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.