Teacher, Math/Science - 5th Grade
About The Position
The Bank Street School for Children is seeking an innovative Math/Science Teacher for the Upper School who will primarily teach 5th grade students. 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. Grade-level homeroom advisors engage in social-emotional support, executive function coaching, close collaboration with a homeroom co-advisor, and regular communication with families. We seek an educator with a Master’s degree and at least three years of experience teaching upper elementary or middle school students. Experience with student-centered math and science curricula and working collaboratively in a progressive school that values social justice and equity work is preferred. The ideal candidate will be excited about working with 10 and 11-year-olds in a hands-on, inquiry-based learning environment. Overview of Curriculum: Our 5th grade math program focuses on a study of arithmetic, rational numbers, decimals, statistics, problem solving, and geometry. Our science curriculum focuses on force, motion, and simple machines, exploring variables as a function of experimental design, science expo (students work in groups to design experiments), and we end the year with a geology study.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Education, or a related field
- 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
- Background in materials-based discovery approaches to mathematics and/or science
- Understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy and experience developing curriculum
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and constructivist teaching
- Ability to effectively differentiate instruction
- Experience with anti-bias and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration
- Proficiency with incorporating technology into the classroom
- Demonstrated classroom management skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Education, or a related field
- Familiarity with Bank Street’s progressive, child-centered approach to education
- Experience with Bridges Math and/or Connected Mathematics curriculum
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
- Contribute to internal coverage within the math/science team and across the school
- Fulfill weekly community duties as assigned, which can include lunch, recess, early morning care, and bus duty
- Support and attend weekly assemblies
- Support school events including dances, graduation, the school musical, promotional videos, field day, and field trips
- Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor and division head
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
