Humanities & Homeroom Teacher

Bank Street College of Education•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bank Street School for Children is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and team-oriented Middle School Humanities Teacher. This role combines subject-area instruction with homeroom responsibilities, serving as a co-advisor who builds community and attends to the social-emotional development of students. Grade-level homeroom advisors engage in social-emotional support, executive function coaching, close collaboration with a homeroom co-advisor, and regular communication with families. The ideal candidate will be excited about working with middle schoolers in a progressive school that values social justice and equity. This role will fill a unique need in the Upper School for at least one year, with the potential for continuation based on performance, available teaching assignments, and experience.

Requirements

Experience teaching humanities (language arts and history/social studies) with middle school–aged students
At least 3–5 years of teaching experience
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise regarding adolescent development, progressive education, and constructivist teaching
Experience teaching reading and writing skills, with comfort in hands-on editing of student work
Ability to work collaboratively, preferably in a co-teacher model, with interest in an interdisciplinary approach to education
Commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias in education, with a willingness to engage in identity development individually and with colleagues
Experience with Google Suite and adept use of technology to support teaching and learning
Strong organizational skills, including time management
Strong grasp of progressive classroom management techniques
Experience writing narrative reports about student progress and goals
Ability to meet and adhere to multiple deadlines
Demonstrated classroom management skills
High energy, a sense of humor, and a strong ability to connect with adolescents

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Humanities, Education, or a related field
Homeroom advisory experience
Familiarity with Bank Street’s progressive, child-centered approach to education

Responsibilities

Teach an existing Humanities curriculum (social studies and literature/language arts) that is responsive to children’s developmental capacities and needs
Document lesson plans and develop comprehensive curriculum with guidance from your supervisor and in collaboration with the humanities team
Teach reading and writing skills, including hands-on editing of student work
Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning
Organize and maintain a positive classroom community that reflects curricular work
Serve as homeroom teacher alongside your Math/Science teaching partner, supporting each student’s social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development
Facilitate Community Time and Identity Time curriculum, including advisory-style programming on community, digital citizenship, relationships, human growth and development, identity, and effective communication
Provide extra help to students as necessary, such as during work periods and before school
Share progress and concerns with families through conferences, written reports, and regular communication
Communicate and collaborate regularly with families and others who support student learning and growth
Write narrative reports about student progress and goals
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to support curriculum and children’s development
Attend regular faculty, division, department, and supervisory meetings
Support school coverage needs by substituting for teachers within the humanities department and across the school
Fulfill weekly community duties as assigned, including lunch, recess, early morning care, chorus support, and bus duty
Support event or trip planning duties as assigned, such as planning overnight trips, coordinating a day of service, and supporting weekly assemblies
Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor