This is a part-time (48%-60% FTE/3-4 days per wk), 10-month position, starting August 31, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach 5th-7th Grade STEAM classes, including units in design thinking, coding, robotics,
  digital design, AI literacy, digital citizenship, and creative problem solving.
• Teach 8th Grade Coding classes using text-based coding languages such as js
• Support and maintain the Innovators Lab, including materials, maker tools, and equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters.
• Potentially design and teach an Upper School Elective.
• Monitor students during additional duties such as lunch or recess.
• 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.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in educational technology,
  STEAM education, and AI-enhanced learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and student support teams to monitor, assess, and document students’ academic and social emotional progress.
• Meet and communicate with parents both formally and informally (email, phone calls, conferences, and progress reports).
• Communicate standards, achievements, and areas of concern to students and parents.
• Meet regularly with the Technology Director and Division Directors to receive feedback and mentorship.
• Report directly to the Director of Technology.

Experience teaching or working with middle school students is preferred.

WHO WE ARE

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.

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.

COMPETENCIES

• Love of Teaching and Learning - Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a lifelong passion for learning. Embodies a caring, reflective, and enthusiastic approach to teaching and supporting student growth.
• Developmental Awareness - Demonstrates a strong understanding of child development and developmental needs. Draws upon anchor texts and research that align with the VCS Mission.
• Promote Empathy and Respect - Fosters an inclusive learning environment that supports the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. Upholds the belief that “ours is a community where we care for and respect one another.”
• Grounded in Justice - Demonstrates a commitment to building and sustaining an anti-bias, equitable, and inclusive school community.

About Village Community School

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