Schedule: This role is a 10-month position. 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 event support 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 Bank Street School for Children is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and team-oriented Math Specialist. This role will primarily work primarily with students and teachers in grades K through 4 but may teach or have responsibilities with other grade levels as the needs of the school change. The ideal candidate will be team oriented, collaborative, and able to work with a broad range of community members.
Responsibilities:
Curriculum Development & Implementation
Collaborate with the Math Coordinator and other administrators to develop and refine scope and sequence and pacing calendars for grades K - 4 (5/6s - 9/10s) based on Bridges in Mathematics curricula
Develop and document math content across grades K-4, with a goal of vertical coherence
Meet with administrators and faculty to receive feedback and revise the curriculum as needed
Build strong relationships with teaching teams
Document the implementation of curriculum in classrooms, regularly meeting with teacher teams to reflect on, adjust, and maintain the curriculum
Participate in the presentation of curriculum and practices to parents during Math Nights
Math Instructional Practice and Content Knowledge in Classrooms 5/6s - 9/10s
Support and planning with teachers around differentiation strategies in the classroom
Collaborate with Lower School to implement differentiation support , including small group work
Collaborate with administrators on coaching in classrooms that consists of a cycle of planning and instruction, (observing, modeling, and feedback)
Partner with administrators to coordinate additional professional development for teachers, as needed
Facilitate meetings regarding student progress, and how to utilize the information for targeted instruction
Student-Centered Academic Support
Coordinate with Director of Student Support & Learning to implement the student intervention process for student in 6/7s - 9/10s
Refine and manage the systems for assessing and monitoring student data and progress towards identified goals
Co-develop plans with teachers for tier one and tier two supports in classrooms
Provide tier-three supports to students as needed
Communicate with parents about student progress and needs when necessary
Other Responsibilities
Attend regular faculty, division, department, and supervisory meetings
Support school coverage needs by substituting for teachers when needed
Attend occasional overnight events in support student community experiences
Fulfill other duties as assigned when needed
Qualifications:
Candidates should have:
Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in mathematics
A minimum of five years experience
Strong working knowledge of mathematics
Inquiry-based teaching experience
Knowledge of and experience with Bridges in Mathematics curricula
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.