Hiring Process
Qualification Requirements
Eligible candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, hold valid New York State 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.
In addition to the New Visions Online Application…
All New York City Public School teacher applicants MUST
- Submit fingerprints to the NYC DOE
- Pass a NYC DOE background check
- Complete and submit the New Teacher Finder Application
Following the application process, all New Visions applicants receive:
- Direct contact and support from Talent Acquisition Staffing Specialists
- One-on-one assistance in scheduling phone and in-person interviews with New Visions Principals
- Ongoing collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Team and NYC DOE HR Directors in navigating and finalizing DOE hiring requirements and protocol
- Priority consideration for attending three Spring New Visions Hiring Fairs in which candidates have the opportunity to meet and network with New Visions Principals one-on-one
Any questions about the application process should be directed to teachingjobs@newvisions.org