Reading Group Instructor

About the role

The Bank Street School for Children seeks a dedicated instructor to lead small-group guided reading sessions for students in grades 1 - 4. This part-time role focuses on delivering responsive, engaging reading instruction to students who benefit from targeted small-group support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver small-group reading lessons for students in grades 1 - 4, tailored to meet the needs and reading skills of each group
• Implement reading strategies and instructional approaches aligned with age-level curriculum and school guidelines
• Create a supportive, engaging learning environment that builds students' confidence and love of reading
• Support small groups of children on literacy skills that need additional support
• Communicate with classroom teachers about student progress and group activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Literacy, Special Education, or a related field, OR current enrollment in a graduate teaching program in Literacy, Special Education, or a related Elementary Education field
• Classroom teaching experience
• Knowledge of and commitment to progressive, child-centered education
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, social justice, and inclusion
• Desire to be part of an innovative, collaborative team that has a measurable impact on student achievement
• Willingness to implement instruction and share practices alongside a wide range of colleagues

Skills

• Knowledge of and experience with structured literacy programs such as Fundations
• Familiarity with Bank Street's progressive, child-centered approach to education

Benefits

This is a One-Year (2026 - 2027 School Year), Part-Time (50% Load), 10-Month, Benefits Eligible Position covered by the Professional Employees' Federation (PEF), the union for faculty members at Bank Street College.

Pay

$60,000 - $150,000 (prorated to a 50% load and based on the PEF faculty pay scale)

Schedule

4 - 5 hours daily, the typical schedule is as follows:

• Monday, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• Tuesday, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• Thursday, 8:45 AM - 12:45 PM
• Friday, 8:45 AM - 12:45 PM