About Us

New Visions for Public Schools was founded in 1989 and is dedicated to ensuring that all New York City public school students, regardless of race or economic class, have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for the rigors of college and the workforce. New Visions has been a driving force behind some of the most significant reforms to public education in New York city, including pioneering the model of small high schools in New York City and creating nearly 150 new small schools; producing free open-source curriculum used by thousands of teachers in New York State and across the country; and launching a nationally-recognized Urban Teacher Residency program to train new teachers.

New Visions currently supports nearly 350 schools citywide with school management tools, instructional resources and coaching, and more. This includes 10 charter high schools in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens; and 70 district high schools in all five boroughs that are part of our Affinity network. In 2017-18, graduation rates in our Charter and Affinity networks reached an all-time high of 84.5 percent (an increase of nearly 10 percentage points in the past five years) and college readiness rates reached 55.8 percent, surpassing 50 percent for the first time (an increase of nearly 25 percentage points in the past five years).

Advantages of teaching at a New Visions school include an emphasis on knowledge sharing practices, frequent training and targeted professional development opportunities, eligibility to apply for grants and fellowships to support the personal and professional development of exceptional teachers and access to leadership development programs and career opportunities from the classroom to school administration to educational reform.

Who is a New Visions Teacher?

New Visions seeks the most talented and dedicated educators to bring their skills, experience, and energy to a collaborative and innovative learning environment where teachers are empowered to meet each student's unique learning needs and open the doors to new and rich opportunities. Our teachers are dynamic and innovative pedagogues who are committed to urban students and the issues they face every day.

Every New Visions teacher can expect to receive enhanced instructional support, a range of professional development opportunities and the opportunity to be part of a passionate team of colleagues. If you have the following qualities, credentials, and experience, please consider joining our team:

• Results-driven
• Goal oriented
• Excellent classroom management skills at the high school level
• Effective interpersonal communication skills with colleagues, parents, and students
• Ability to incorporate reading and writing strategies into daily routines and classroom instruction
• Ability to incorporate hands-on and cooperative learning activities
• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• New York State Teaching Certification (or in process of reciprocity)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

** New Visions is currently unable to accept applications for Elementary and Early Childhood Education Subject Areas.

New Visions for Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.