Schedule: This role is a 10-month position, and is in the Professional Employees' Federation (PEF), the union for faculty members at Bank Street College. The hours for this position are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays, and until 5:00 PM on Wednesdays for a weekly afternoon faculty meeting. This role also includes occasional overnight work (~1 multi-night trip per year) for class field trips and occasional event support (~3 per year) that may happen outside of typical work hours.
About Bank Street
A leader in progressive education for more than 100 years, Bank Street provides students an education that engages their natural curiosity, nurtures critical thinking, and helps to develop a sense of community and social responsibility. Through a teaching approach that is fundamentally hands-on and child-centered, Bank Street students develop the courage and confidence to think independently, work collaboratively, understand themselves and others more deeply, and possess the compassion to make meaning of the world around them.
About the Position
The Math/Science teacher is responsible for teaching math and science and also serves as a homeroom teacher responsible for building community and attending to the social/emotional development of students. This role will primarily teach 7th and/or 8th grade classes, and may have some teaching responsibilities for other grades or parts of Children's Programs. We seek an innovative educator with a Masters Degree and at least three or more years of experience teaching upper elementary and/or early middle school-aged students. Experience with implementing student-centered math and/or science curriculum and working in a collaborative environment is desired.
Focus of 7th & 8th Grade Curriculum:
Group work and discovery-based learning and problem solving are key components of our curricula
The 7th and 8th grade math curriculum is a two year algebra sequence. In 7th grade the focus is on expressions, equations, exponents, linear relationships with slope and graphing, and introductory 3D geometry. The 8th grade builds upon the 7th grade study and completes the algebra sequence.
The 7th grade science curriculum is life science, which includes a genetics study, a microscope study, evolution, and a study of human growth and development.
The 8th grade science course is Introductory Physical Science (IPS), an intro chemistry course about the properties of matter.
Classroom Responsibilities:
Teach a math/science curriculum to students that responds to their developmental capacities and needs
Serve as co-advisor and homeroom teacher and organize and maintain a positive classroom community
Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning
Document lesson plans and develop a comprehensive curriculum with guidance from supervisor and in collaboration with other members of the math/science team
Collaborate with teachers and specialists to support curriculum and children's development
Communicate with individual families as needed
Write student reports and present at curriculum events
Communicate regularly with families and others who support learning and growth of students
Provide extra help to students as necessary during activities periods and morning math
Support and attend weekly assemblies
Maintain and share the math/science rooms in collaboration with the math/science team
Additional Responsibilities
Contribute to internal coverage within the Math/Science team and across the school
Fulfill weekly community duties as assigned (i.e., lunch, recess, early morning care, bus)
Support events including school dances, graduation, school musical, promotional videos, field day, field and field trips
Attend and participate in weekly faculty meetings
Attend and engage in regular planning meetings and supervision meetings
Attend to other duties as specified by supervisor and division head
Desired Qualifications & Skill Sets
Master's degree preferred
3+ years of teaching math and/or science at the upper elementary or middle school level
Experience working as part of a collaborative team of teachers
A background in a materials-based discovery approach to mathematics and/or science
an understanding of inquiry based pedagogy and experience with developing curriculum
knowledge and understanding of child development and constructivist teaching
experience with both standards-based assessment and progressive teaching methods
an ability to effectively differentiate instruction
experience with anti-bias and culturally responsive pedagogy
strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration
proficiency with incorporating technology into the classroom to enhance learning
a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
demonstrated classroom management skills
ABOUT US
Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.
Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.
At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.