Teacher, Math/Science 7th Grade

About the role

The Bank Street School for Children is seeking an innovative Math/Science Teacher who will teach 7th grade Math and Science classes, with possible teaching responsibilities for other grades as school needs evolve. This role combines subject-area instruction with homeroom responsibilities, where serving as a co-advisor builds community and attends to the social-emotional development of students.

Responsibilities

• Teach math and science curriculum responsive to students' developmental capacities and needs
• Document lesson plans and develop comprehensive curriculum with guidance from supervisor and in collaboration with the math/science team
• Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning
• Utilize materials-based discovery approaches and inquiry-based pedagogy
• Incorporate technology into the classroom when applicable to enhance learning
• Apply both standards-based assessment and progressive teaching methods
• Serve as co-advisor and homeroom teacher, organizing and maintaining a positive classroom community
• Provide extra help to students as necessary during activity periods and morning math
• Write student reports and present at curriculum events
• Communicate regularly with individual families and others who support students' learning and growth
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to support curriculum and children's development
• Maintain and share the math/science rooms in collaboration with the math/science team
• Attend and engage in regular planning meetings and supervision meetings
• Attend and participate in weekly faculty meetings
• Engage in professional development and lifelong learning

Qualifications

• A Master's degree
• At least three years of experience teaching upper elementary or middle school students
• Experience with student-centered math and science curriculum
• Working collaboratively

Skills

• Subject matter expertise in math and science
• Ability to differentiate instruction
• Technology integration skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative teamwork

Benefits

Occasional overnight work (approximately one multi-night trip per year) for class field trips and occasional event support (approximately three per year) that may occur outside of typical work hours

Pay

$60,000 - $150,000

Schedule

10-month position covered by the Professional Employees' Federation (PEF) Regular hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays, with one extended day per week until 5:00 PM on Wednesdays for faculty meetings