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) and occasional event support (~4 per year) that may happen early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
About the School
A leader in progressive education for more than 100 years, the Bank Street School for Children provides students, from nursery through 8th grade, 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 to the assigned grades and serves as a homeroom teacher responsible for building community and attending to the social/emotional development of students. Grade-level homeroom advisors engage in social emotional support, executive function support, close collaboration with a homeroom co-advisor, and communication with family members. The ideal candidate will be excited about working with 10s, 11s and 12s in progressive school that values social justice and equity.
This role will fill a unique need in the Upper School for at least two years. In the 2025-26 school year, for the first time, we will have three classes of 5th graders (instead of two) in the Upper School, and this role will serve that third classroom of students. In the following year, both the Math/Science teacher and their Humanities homeroom partner will 'loop' with the cohort of students and serve as teachers in 6th grade since the 5th grade will return to two classrooms. Consideration for employment for the 2026-27 school year and beyond is dependent on availability of relevant teaching experiences and experience.
Overview of 5th Grade Curriculum (2025-26):
The math curriculum includes arithmetic, a rational number study, statistics, problem solving, and geometry.
The focus of the science course is a study of force, motion, and simple machines, exploring variables as a function of experimental design, and a study of geology.
Overview of 6th Grade Curriculum (2026-27):
The math curriculum is a study of arithmetic, geometry, and elementary algebra. Topics include: fractions, decimals, percents, metric measurement, two-dimensional geometry, and probability.
The science curriculum is an earth science study that focuses on the sun as our source of energy. It includes a study of light, the earth's atmosphere, global climate change, and groundwater pollution.
Responsibilities:
Work with Children & Parents
Teaching an existing math/science curriculum to 10-11 year-olds and 11-12 year-olds that is responsive to children's developmental capacities and needs
Collaborate with math/science grade-level partner to plan curriculum and lessons
Along with the Humanities teaching partner, serving as a homeroom teacher for each student, supporting their social- emotional, cognitive, and physical development
Communicating and collaborating regularly with families and others who support learning and growth
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 classroom teachers and other specialists to support curriculum and children's development
Facilitating a Community Time curriculum - advisory-style programming on community, digital citizenship, relationships, human growth and development, identity, and effective communication
Organizing and maintaining a positive classroom community that reflects curricular work
Differentiating instruction to support group and individual learning
Providing extra help to students as necessary such as during work periods and before school
Sharing progress and concerns with families through conferences, written report, and regular parent communications
Other Responsibilities
Attending regular faculty, division, department, and supervisory meetings
Support school coverage needs by substituting for teachers within the math/science department and across the school
Fulfill weekly communities duties as assigned which may include but are not limited to lunch, recess, early morning care, and bus
Support with some event or trip planning duties as assigned. Examples have included planning overnight trips, coordinating a day of service, and supporting weekly assemblies.
Additional duties assigned as specified by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have:
Experience teaching math and/or science in 5th and/or 6th grade required
At least 3-5 years teaching experience in general
Master's degree required
Experience working as part of a collaborative team of teachers
A background in a materials-based discovery approach to mathematics and/or science
Candidate should have an understanding of inquiry based pedagogy
Experience with Bridges Math and/or Connected Mathematics preferred
Experience in developing curriculum
Experience with both standards-based assessment and progressive teaching methods preferred
Ability to effectively differentiate instruction
Homeroom advisory experience highly preferred
Experience with anti-bias and culturally responsive pedagogy
Strong organizational skills
Proficiency with incorporating technology into the classroom to enhance student learning
Experience with Google Suite, and adept at use of technology to support teaching and learning
High energy, a sense of humor, and a strong ability to connect with adolescents
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal: an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and administration
Experience writing narrative reports about student progress and goals
Ability to meet and adhere to multiple deadlines
Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
Knowledge and understanding of child development and and constructivist teaching
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.
