Village Community School seeks to hire a part-time (71%) Math Teacher.

This is part-time, 10-month position that begins January 2026.

Annual Salary Range: $55,380 - $101,175(will be prorated based on start date)

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 sustain a joyful, inclusive classroom environment that affirms the identities of all students and supports their intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
• Serve as a Math Teacher and teach engaging lessons that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to motivated and capable students.
• Serve as a math instruction interventionist that reflects 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 Next Generation 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, Division Directors, and the Math Department Coordinator.
• 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.
• Experience classroom teaching.
• Knowledge of elementary mathematics instruction and enthusiasm for working with K-5 students.
• Collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and a growth-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with student-centered pedagogy and experience with curriculum design preferred.

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.

About Village Community School

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