Midday Teacher Lower School at Bank Street College of Education in New York, New York

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Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Bank Street School for Children
Lower School Midday Teachers, Preschool - First Grade classrooms

Start Date: ASAP / while posting is up
Schedule for Midday Teachers: Part-time, daily (3-4 hours/day, up to 20 hours/week)
Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Job Summaries:

The Midday Teacher will provide classroom coverage while the head and associate teachers take turns going on their breaks and/or receiving time for prep. To do this, the Midday Teacher supports some of the daily classroom routines for a class, which might include transitions, work time, lunch, rest, and other activities according to the age-group and weekly schedule. Responsibilities can include setting up materials for children to use, preparing for snack and lunch, cleaning up from snack and lunch, and possibly working with small groups of children.


The Midday Teacher's responsibilities might include but are not limited to:

Participate as a member of a collaborative, cooperative classroom teaching team - sharing information and strategies to sustain a healthy classroom community
Work cooperatively with teachers to support and foster age-appropriate activities during specials, lunch, rest, and work times
Build relationships with students so they treat each other well and stay on task
Use classroom management skills to periodically run and support an energetic classroom of children
Support students in moving safely through the hallways and in and out of the building during various times of the day
Participate in specials, including music, movement, gym, or library, and during these classes, actively support children and specialist teachers in ways that the classroom teachers and the specialist teacher help identify
Abiding by school regulations for health and safety during the 2023-2024 school year.
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 and working in a classroom and teaching children preferred (experience working with young children a plus)
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


*This is a one-year position for the 2024-2025 school year.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to apply for this opportunity.



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.


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