Village Community School seeks to hire a Math Teacher for Grades 6-8.

This is a full-time, 10-month position, starting August 31, 2026

Salary Range: $79,000 - $147,240 (commensurate with teaching experience)

All prospective candidates should send a cover letter and resume to hr@vcs-nyc.org. 

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach engaging and motivating math lessons (6th Grade Pre-algebra through Algebra 1).
• 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.
• Work collaboratively with the Division Directors, Math Department Chair, and math teachers to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum.
• Design and document curriculum using principles of backwards design.
• Collaborate with teachers and student support teams to monitor, assess, and document students’ academic and social emotional 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).
• Serve as an Upper School Advisor, including attending the Upper School Overnight. 
• Write recommendations for 8th Grade students as part of high school placement. 
• Teach a two-period Upper School Elective each semester.
• Facilitate Extra Math Practice (EMP) before school (8:00-8:25 am) daily.
• Monitor students during additional duties such as lunch or recess.
• Attend grade level, Math Department, staff, and professional development meetings.
• Meet regularly with members of the Administration to receive feedback and mentorship.
• Report directly to the Upper School Director.

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.

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