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Teacher Hiring Process

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Qualification Requirements

Eligible candidates must have a bachelor's degree, hold valid New York State teaching certification (or reciprocal out-of-state certification) and pass a background check as required by the NYC Department of Education. We are committed to diversity in our hiring and employment practices, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

**Please note, New Visions is currently NOT accepting applications in the following subject areas: Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education

An ideal candidate will:

  • Demonstrate strong content knowledge
  • Have a proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
  • Have a proven track record for engaging students in their own learning
  • Have demonstrated success in working collaboratively on a team
  • Have strong organizational and communication skills
  • Have demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners

The Application Process

**Please note that due to the selectivity of our hiring process, not everyone will hear from a principal or staffing specialist.  Additionally, we cannot offer individualized feedback on applications.


Any questions about the application process should be directed to teachingjobs@newvisions.org