Providence, Rhode Island
Greenwich, Connecticut
Greenwich, Connecticut
Danvers, Massachusetts
Posted: 14-Oct-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $78,000-$142,500 prorated
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Salary Details:
Village Community School seeks to hire an Art Leave Replacement Teacher for Grades 4-8. This is full-time position, from January 12, 2026 to June 10, 2026.
Salary Range: $78,000 - $142,500 annually (will be prorated for days worked)
All prospective candidates should send a cover letter and resume to hr@vcs-nyc.org.
COMPETENCIES
Love of Teaching and Learning - Have intellectual curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning. Embody a caring and enthusiastic approach to education.
Developmental Awareness - Understanding of developmental needs of children.
Promote Empathy and Respect - Ability to stimulate students’ interests in others – past and present – and heighten their appreciation of diversity in all forms.
Grounded in Justice - Commitment to help create an anti-bias and equitable community and society. Consistently demonstrate knowledge of antiracist and social and emotional teaching practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and maintain an inclusive learning environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. Affirm the identities of all members of our community.
Actively teach engaging and motivating art lessons to 4th-8th Grade students.
Work collaboratively with the Division Directors and visual art teachers to implement curriculum that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Maintain the art room and art materials.
Meet regularly with members of the Administration to receive feedback and mentorship.
Collaborate with teachers and student support teams to monitor, assess, and document students’ progress.
Communicate standards, achievements, and areas of concern to students and parents.
Meet and communicate with parents both formally and informally (email, phone calls, conferences, and written progress reports).
Monitor students during additional duties such as lunch or recess.
Attend grade level, visual art department, staff, and professional development meetings.
Report directly to the Lower School and Upper School Directors.
VCS offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
VCS is deeply committed to diversity among our staff, and applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mission Statement
Village Community School develops self-motivated students who value the challenging and rewarding process of learning as an integral part of life. We choose to be a diverse community where equity, creativity and critical thinking are essential to the rigorous education we provide. Our graduates are skilled and confident, able to advocate for themselves and others. They are well prepared for high school and for their futures in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.
Diversity Statement
Village Community School is strengthened and enriched by the diversity of our students, families, and staff. We are committed to cultivating intellectual, social, and emotional growth in an inclusive environment where diverse experiences and perspectives are essential to the rigorous education we provide.
Who We Are
Village Community School opened its doors to students in September 1970. To this day, VCS continues to be a leader in K-8 education. At VCS, our structure and program spur young minds to seek patterns and connections between subject matter, deepening understanding while fueling the curiosity that creates self-motivated critical thinkers. Exciting epiphanies happen every day at VCS. Our curriculum prepares students for a complex, interconnected world.
The K-8 years are critically important to a child’s academic and social development. At VCS, we devote all of our resources to helping students establish an unabashed love of learning and the resilient self-confidence that will serve them well for a lifetime. We take our students seriously. We know how sophisticated young minds can be when offered opportunities to tackle the big questions and stretch beyond typical expectations. Our K-8 structure also provides many opportunities for students to be leaders. They best demonstrate what it means to value and encourage each other, developing rewarding relationships across age groups based on trust and mutual reliance.