When you're part of The New Community School, you become a part of a child's life. That's a role we take very seriously at TNCS - therefore, our hiring is very selective. But the rewards of working here are countless.
All faculty members serve as advisors to students and have the opportunity to assist in other aspects of the program, including extra-curricular activities and athletics. The school provides extensive pre-service and in-service training for new faculty, including a mentoring program.
Employees of The New Community School enjoy:
- Individual coverage for health insurance paid by the school.
- Option to extend the health insurance plan at your own expense to cover other family members and/or a PPO type plan.
- Disability insurance to include short and long term disability paid by the school.
- Membership in a professional organization with fee (not to exceed $75) paid by the school.
- Option for a payroll deduction system to help you save money in a TIAA-CREF SRA or Retirement Plan.
- Tuition costs reimbursed for up to two required courses (not to exceed six credit hours per year).
- The school contributes to an employee's retirement account after the first year of employment.
The New Community School is dedicated to equality of opportunity. The School does not condone discrimination against students, employees, or applicants in any form. The New Community School commits itself to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
Job Openings:
READING AND LANGUAGE SKILLS TEACHER
The teacher will guide middle and upper school students in developing a knowledge base of the structure of the English language and in developing strategies for applying these skills to increasingly difficult reading and writing tasks.
Job Description The teacher will: ·
- Teach reading: syllable patterns, morphology, fluency, and comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, and writing skills in a small group or individual setting.
- Administer and/or interpret language skill and psychological testing.
- Develop and implement individualized instructional plans for each student.
- Use a diagnostic/prescriptive approach in remediating basic language skills.
- Utilize Orton-Gillingham (multi-sensory) techniques and strategies.
- Facilitate ongoing communication with parents regarding student progress, including written reports and parent conferences in accordance with the school calendar.
- Communicate with academic teachers concerning appropriate academic accommodations and learning styles of students.
- Serve as the faculty advisor to 2-4 students.
- Facilitate and participate in student life activities in the upper school.
- Participate in the school's extensive pre-service/in-service training and mentoring programs.
- Perform other supervisory duties as assigned.
Requirements: The ideal candidate must possess:
- A strong interest in working closely with middle and upper school students to improve their language skills and learn to successfully meet academic challenge.
- A master's degree as a Reading Specialist or in Learning Disabilities and/or working towards Virginia certification in learning disabilities is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A strong desire and willingness to grow professionally and work as part of a team.
To Apply: Send resume and letter of interest to: Personnel, The New Community School, 4211 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, VA -OR- email employment@tncs.org
UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER
Job Description: The teacher will:
- Teach small classes (6-8 students) most likely including World History 9 and American History 10.
- Serve as the faculty advisor to 2-4 students.
- Contribute to other aspects of the school's extra-curricular program including one or more of the following: athletics, Physical Education, technology, and Practical and Fine Arts.
- Facilitate ongoing communication with parents regarding student progress, including formal written reports in accordance with the school calendar.
- Participate in the school's extensive pre-service/in-service training and mentoring program.
- Perform other supervisory duties as assigned.
Requirements: The ideal candidate must possess:
- A major in History (minimum, B.A.) to include a strong background in both American and World History.
- Excellent oral and writen communication skills.
- A strong interest in exploring varied instructional strategies and in working with students who have struggled in previous school placements.
- Virginia certification in Social Studies or a willingness to work toward certification.
- Previous teaching experience or work with adolescents.
- A desire and willingness to grow professionally and work as part of a team.
To Apply: Send resume and letter of interest to Personnel, The New Community School, 4211 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, VA 23227 -or- email employment@tncs.org
