Candidates should have: 

• Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree is preferable 
• Knowledge of child development, progressive education, and constructivist teaching 
• At least three years teaching experience 
• Experience with and delight in working with Middle School aged students
• Ability to work collaboratively and an interest in an interdisciplinary approach to education
• Strong understanding of Civics
• Excellent writing skills / experience teaching essay writing, and comfort with providing feedback on student work in a timely manner

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Teaching a Humanities curriculum (social studies and literature/language arts) to 13/14 year-olds that is responsive to children’s developmental capacities and needs 
• Along with the math/science teacher, serving as a homeroom teacher for each student, overseeing their social emotional, cognitive, and physical development  
• Communicating and collaborating regularly with families and others who support learning and growth 
• Facilitating a Human Growth & Development curriculum – a yearlong advisory-style program on community,  digital citizenship, relationships, peer pressure, wellness, and effective communication 
• Organizing and maintaining a positive and supportive classroom that reflects curricular work and communal values
• Differentiating instruction to support group and individual learning 
• Providing extra help to students as necessary
• Sharing progress and concerns with families through conferences and a written reports
• Attending regular division, department, and supervisory meetings 
• Assisting the high school application process through written recommendations and graded essays 
• Being committed to addressing issues of social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias education in our curriculum  and in our community; teachers must be willing learners and participants in supporting this work.

TO APPLY: 

Through website or send resume and cover letter to: Saara Mahjouri, Division Head, Upper School

Bank Street College of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color,  national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity  and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law in its  employment policies and other college administered programs. In addition, Bank Street College of Education will provide  reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 

Bank Street has been recognized as a leader in education, and strives to have its faculty and student body reflect the diversity of  the society in which they exist. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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