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The Bank Street School for Children is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable learning specialist. The learning specialist works collaboratively with a range of adults inside and outside of the school community to support students. The learning specialist provides intervention, remediation, and enrichment to students, and supports teachers in their ability to deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction.  

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Education preferred
• Deep knowledge of, commitment to, and experience with progressive education and schooling
• Extensive teaching experience at the elementary level, ideally grades 2-4
• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to diversity, social justice, and equity
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Knowledge in delivering strategy based literacy and math instruction
• Skilled in designing instruction that is data-driven, differentiated, and actively engaging
• Experience leading morning meetings, such as those outlined by the Responsive Classroom
• Experience in developing hands-on, developmentally appropriate social studies curricula
• Initiative, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration
• Warmth, humor, flexibility, and optimism

Position Summary:

The School for Children is seeking a passionate teacher who will be responsible for curriculum development, instruction, assessment, parent engagement and communication, professional collaboration, and promoting a positive school culture. 

Responsibilities:

Head teachers plan and teach lessons in all subject areas (math, language arts, social studies, science).  In grades PreK-4th grade, headteachers are paired with an associate teacher and offer mentoring for their growth. Head teachers communicate routinely with families, collaborate with other teachers, and are responsible for developing a healthy, engaging, and joyful classroom culture.