Head Teacher - Lower School

The Bank Street School for Children is seeking a Head Teacher for 1st Grade. This is a full-time, 10-month position in which the teacher takes primary responsibility for curriculum development, instruction, and assessment across all subject areas, while working closely with an Associate Teacher, subject-area specialists, and families.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education or a related field
• Extensive teaching experience at the elementary level
• Deep knowledge of and commitment to progressive education
• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of and experience delivering strategy-based literacy and math instruction
• Skill in designing data-driven, differentiated instruction
• Experience developing hands-on, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Experience leading morning meetings and building classroom community (e.g., Responsive Classroom)
• Initiative, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration
• Warmth, humor, and optimism
• Experience mentoring or supervising Associate Teachers or student teachers
• Familiarity with Bank Street's approach to integrated, child-centered curriculum
• Experience working with 1st grade students specifically