Math/Science Teacher (5th Grade)

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 and serves as a homeroom teacher responsible for building community and attending to the social/emotional development of students.

 Overview of curriculum:

• 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.

 Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with math/science partner to plan curriculum
• Serve as co-advisor (homeroom teacher)
• Collaborate with the Math/Science Team and Math/Science Coordinator to develop curriculum
• Attend regular division, department, and supervisory meetings
• Communicate regularly with families and others who support learning and growth
• Provide extra help to students as necessary during activities period and before school
• Other duties as specified by division

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of teaching math and/or science at the upper elementary or middle school level
• Experience working as part of a collaborative team of teachers
• A background in a materials-based discovery approach to mathematics and/or science

 Skills and Experience:

• Background in teaching math and/or science at the upper elementary or middle school level
• Candidate should have an understanding of inquiry based pedagogy
• Experience with TERC (Investigations) and Connected Mathematics preferred
• Experience in developing curriculum
• Experience with both standards-based assessment and progressive teaching methods preferred
• Ability to effectively differentiate instruction
• Experience with anti-bias and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with incorporating technology into the classroom to enhance student 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

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.