VCS seeks to hire a full-time 4th Grade Social Studies, ELA & Homeroom Leave Replacement Teacher for the 2025-2026 school to begin immediately through June 12, 2026.

Salary Range $78,000-$142,500 (salary will be prorated based on start date)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and sustain a joyful, inclusive classroom environment that affirms the identities of all students and supports their intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

Serve as a Social Studies and ELA Teacher, designing and implementing engaging instruction that strengthens literacy, historical thinking, and analytical skills while cultivating curiosity and critical reasoning.

Serve as a homeroom teacher, leading daily routines, Morning Meetings, and community-building activities that reflect VCS’s values of respect, responsibility, and belonging.

Differentiate instruction, integrate hands-on and inquiry-based learning, and use data to inform teaching practices.

Design and document curriculum using principles of backwards design, aligning with New York State Learning Standards.

Implement accommodations and modifications as needed, and integrate technology and hands-on learning to support student growth.

Regularly assess, monitor, and document student progress through both formative and summative assessments.

Collaborate closely with colleagues, including grade-level teams, The Guidance Team, and the Division Directors, to ensure a holistic approach to student learning and well-being.

Communicate regularly with families about student progress, both formally and informally, through conferences, written reports, emails, and phone calls.

Supervise and support students during transitions, lunch, recess, and community gatherings, maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Participate fully in the life of the school, including attending faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide events.

Report directly to the Lower School Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum 3 years of elementary classroom teaching experience.

Deep knowledge of elementary ELA instruction and enthusiasm for working with 4th grade learners.

Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a demonstrated ability to affirm the identities of all students. Collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and a growth-oriented mindset.

Familiarity with progressive, student-centered pedagogy and experience with curriculum design preferred.

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.

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 the 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 integrated social studies-based 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 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.

All prospective candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Ana Brunson, Lower School Director at hr@vcs-nyc.org.

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.

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