Humanities Teacher

Bank Street School for Children is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and team-oriented Humanities teacher to teach 6th Grade Humanities curriculum and serve as a homeroom advisor. The ideal candidate will be excited about working with 11s and 12s in a progressive school that values social justice and equity.

Requirements

• Experience teaching humanities (language arts and history/social studies) in 6th grade
• At least 3-5 years teaching experience in general
• Master's degree
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise with regard to adolescent development, progressive education, and constructivist teaching
• Ability to work collaboratively, preferably in a co-teacher model, with interest in an interdisciplinary approach to education
• Experience teaching reading and writing skills, and comfort with hands-on editing of student work
• Homeroom advisory experience highly preferred
• Experience with Google Suite, and adept at use of technology to support teaching and learning
• Commitment to issues of social justice, diversity, equity, and anti-bias in education and a willingness to engage in identity development individually and with colleagues

Benefits

• 10-month position
• Professional Employees’ Federation (PEF) union benefits
• Salary: 61K–150K
• 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays, and until 5:00 PM on Wednesdays for a weekly afternoon faculty meeting