Substitute Teacher, Nursery - 8th Grade at Bank Street College of Education in New York, New York

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Substitute Teacher for Nursery - Eighth Grade classrooms
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM on days when needed

Pay Rate: $20/hour

Responsibilities:
The Substitute Teacher's responsibilities might include but are not limited to:
Collaborating with other colleagues and educators in support of the children being covered
Meeting and instructing assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning
Supervising lunch, rest, and/or recess
Helping with set up, clean up, and some clerical work
Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment, and facilities
Abiding by school regulations for health and safety during the 2023-2024 school year during the pandemic (ex: mask wearing, distancing)

Substitutes specializing in Elementary Music, Physical Education, Art, Spanish, Library, and Movement are also needed.

All teachers help build a collaborative, cooperative, and reflective approach to working as a classroom teaching team.

Qualifications:
High School diploma required and Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience managing a classroom and teaching children preferred
Experience with progressive education preferred
Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team, as well as develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole class

Please submit your cover letter and resume to apply for this opportunity. You are welcome to include specific grade and subject preferences if applicable.



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.