Employment

Village Community School seeks to hire an Assistant Lower School Director.

This 12-month, full-time position, beginning on July 1, 2025.

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000

To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and a statement of educational philosophy to
Lynn Bickerton at hr@vcs-nyc.org

The Assistant Lower School Director (ALSD) reports to the Lower School Director and serves as a member of the Educational Council, Guidance Team, and Department Coordinators Group. The ALSD will actively embrace the VCS Mission and Diversity Statements and will collaborate with the Lower School Director to oversee the academic, social, and emotional life of the Lower School.

The ALSD should understand the developmental needs of young children (K-5) and demonstrate the ability to create a school community that serves those needs. The ALSD should have high energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor, and model lifelong learning and a commitment to professional growth. It is important that candidates have outstanding communication skills and be confident problem solvers yet be flexible and willing to see situations from all sides. The ALSD should be comfortable communicating with all school constituents: students, families, faculty, staff and fellow administrators. The ALSD should be a strong student advocate, but able to maintain appropriate boundaries with students and families. The ALSD should be highly organized and detail-oriented, as well as able to see beyond details to the wider landscape. A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Lower School Director (LSD) to achieve the school’s and the LSD’s vision and goals for the division; helping to assess progress towards these goals throughout the school year.
• Working with the LSD and Guidance Team to address the academic and social-emotional needs of LS students.
• Collaborating with the LSD and the DEIB Coordinator to create and implement programs that support all students.
• Contributing to the Educational Council’s discussions, research, and action items.
• Participating in the interviewing, onboarding, evaluation, and professional development processes for faculty.
• Overseeing the daily class schedule and coordinating special schedules.
• Collaborating with the Assistant to the Lower School to arrange substitute coverages.
• Coordinating and attending grade-level team meetings and specialists’ meetings.
• Advising faculty on curriculum development and instructional delivery.
• Collaborating with the LSD on student management and discipline.
• Assisting the LSD with proofreading and editing student progress reports.
• Attending Admin Calendar meetings monthly.
• Participate in daily duties, such as dismissal and lunch duty.
• Maintaining contact with families on issues relating to their children and participating in parent events.
• Attending a variety of LS and school-wide student events (LS Community Meeting, All School Assemblies)
• Acting as the primary point person for the division in the LSD’s absence.
• Assuming responsibility for other projects as assigned by the LSD.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in all matters.

Village Community School seeks to hire a Brass Instructor (Trumpet & Trombone) for Grades 4–8.

This is a part-time position, starting September 2025.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to hr@vcs-nyc.org.

Program Description: The brass instructor teaches group classes for 4th and 5th grade students during the school day and private lessons for students in 4th through 8th grade in our After School Instrument Lesson Program. The ideal candidate has experience working with children in this age group either in a school, institution, or private studio. They are able to connect with students and develop a strong rapport in order to foster their students’ musical education. The instructor will develop students’ basic technical and reading skills, encourage their self-expression, prepare students for performances, and communicate with parents and school liaisons. They must be able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule for the duration of the school year.

Instrument lessons are mandatory for 4th and 5th grade students and take place on Thursdays from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Pay is $90 per 40-minute class.

The After School Instrument Lesson Program reinforces skills learned in the daytime music program. Schedules are coordinated between the teacher, student, and program coordinator. The program is available at cost to parents, with the rate of $75 per lesson going directly to the teacher.

Competencies:

• Love of Teaching and Learning – have an 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.

Village Community School seeks to hire a Chorus Director for Grades 6–8.

This is a part-time position, starting September 8, 2025.

Chorus meets twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:45 am to 12:25 pm.

Pay is $125 per class, inclusive of all job duties.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to hr@vcs-nyc.org.

Program Description: The goal of the Upper School Chorus is to develop musicality as an ensemble singer. Repertoire is chosen at the discretion of the director to strengthen students’ ability to sing in multiple parts and harmonize with others.

Responsibilities:

• Direct a chorus of 6th-8th Grade students.
• Prepare the ensemble for two performances, one in December and one in May.
• Evaluate students on progress reports twice a year.
• Attend Performing Arts faculty meetings twice a year.
• Report to the Performing Arts Classes (PAC) Coordinator and the Assistant Upper School Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in music, music education, or music therapy.
• Experience directing middle school choral ensembles.
• Passion for motivating and working with middle school students.
• Strong classroom management skills and rehearsal techniques.

Competencies:

• Love of Teaching and Learning – have an 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.

VCS seeks to hire a full-time 5th Grade ELA and Homeroom Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

The start date is August 25, 2025.

Salary Range: $78,000–$142,500

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to hr@vcs-nyc.org.

Competencies:

• Love of Teaching and Learning- Have an 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 ELA lessons to all 5th grade students.
• Design engaging homeroom lessons and activities around executive functioning, social emotional learning and other developmentally appropriate topics.
• Design and document curriculum using principles of backwards design.
• Meet regularly with Division Directors to receive feedback and mentorship.
• 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, Mid and End-of-Year Reports.
• Transition students to and from classes.
• Engage and instruct students during additional classroom times such as Morning Meeting, snack, lunch, recess and homeroom time.
• Teach an elective course twice a week to 6th-8th graders.
• Attend grade level, staff, and professional development meetings.
• Report directly to the Lower School Division Directors.

Village Community School seeks to hire a Learning Specialist for Grades K-4.

This is a 12-month, full-time position, beginning on July 1, 2025.

Salary Range: $80,000-$105,000

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Lynn Bickerton at hr@vcs-nyc.org.

The Learning Specialist reports to the Assistant Head of School and plays a vital role in supporting student learning by collaborating with faculty, partnering with families, and contributing to the development of effective learning strategies. As a key member of the Guidance Team, the Learning Specialist provides guidance, makes referrals, leads professional development, and facilitates parent education workshops. Qualified candidates will hold a degree in special education or a related field and have a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Experience supporting a broad range of learning differences at the elementary level is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, adept at managing multiple responsibilities, and able to maintain the utmost confidentiality and discretion. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and outside providers to support student learning and development.
• Provide faculty with resources, instructional coaching, training, and support to help them address varied learning needs.
• Develop instructional materials such as checklists, curriculum resources, and behavior intervention plans.
• Review and summarize neuropsychological evaluations; administer in-house assessments as needed.
• Document key information from evaluations and outside services and facilitate connections between teachers and providers.
• Conduct and document classroom observations; offer feedback on student learning, engagement, and classroom dynamics.
• Maintain comprehensive observational notes and assessment records.
• Recommend appropriate outside support, including tutors and specialists, for students who need additional services.
• Consult and collaborate with the Guidance Team to coordinate referrals and accommodations.
• Communicate with external professionals to ensure consistency between in school and outside support strategies.
• Meet with families to discuss observations, accommodations, and progress in their child’s learning.
• Oversee training staff, test preparation, and administration for MAP testing in Grades 2–4.
• Organize and distribute MAP test results to families, teachers, and administrators.
• Design and lead parent education workshops on topics related to learning and development.
• Facilitate and participate in any necessary DOE meetings and observations.

Village Community School seeks to hire a School Psychologist for Grades K–4.

This is a 12-month, full-time position, beginning on July 1, 2025.

Salary Range: $110,000-$155,000

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Lynn Bickerton at hr@vcs-nyc.org.

The School Psychologist reports to the Assistant Head of School and collaborates closely with school leaders, instructional faculty, and families to support the cognitive, social and emotional growth of students in grades K-8. As a member of the Guidance Team, this individual will develop strategies, provide guidance, make referrals, lead professional development for staff, and host parent education workshops. 

Responsibilities:

• Foster a positive school climate that supports social-emotional health.
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of an integrated SEL curriculum.
• Conduct classroom observations, provide feedback on student social-emotional behavior, and recommend classroom-wide positive behavioral supports.
• Maintain detailed observational notes and assessment records.
• Organize, document, and track classroom-based and individualized student interventions and accommodations.
• Review and interpret educational and psychological evaluations; administer in-house assessments as needed.
• Meet with students on a short-term basis as needed and provide crisis prevention and intervention services.
• Consult and collaborate regularly with the Guidance Team to refer and coordinate service provider accommodations.
• Deliver culturally responsive support to students and families.
• Serve as a resource for parents seeking strategies to support their children’s development.
• Demonstrate the capacity to team-build, lead, and empower others.

Qualifications:

• Aligned with Village Community School’s mission and diversity statements.
• Proficiency in solution-focused, problem-solving counseling techniques to support students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership experience in implementing school-wide initiatives and programs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth, cultural competency, and self-reflective practice.

Degree:

Doctorate degree in School/Counseling/Clinical Psychology from an APA-approved program.

License:

NYS Certification required.  

Experience:

3–5 years of experience in a school setting.

Village Community School seeks to hire a Full- Time Science Teacher Leave Replacement for Grades K–4.

This is a full-time leave position beginning August 25th, 2025 and ending December 3rd, 2025.

Salary Range: $78,000–$142,500

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to hr@vcs-nyc.org.

Competencies:

• Love of Teaching and Learning - Have an 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 science curricula to K-4th Grade students of all abilities.
• Work collaboratively with the Division Directors and science teachers to implement and document an NGSS-aligned science curriculum that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Implement curriculum using principles of backwards design.
• Meet regularly with Lower School Division Directors to receive feedback and mentorship.
• 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).
• Monitor and lead students during additional duties such as lunch or recess.
• Attend grade level, science department, staff, and professional development meetings.
• Report directly to the Lower School Director.