Upper School – Multiple Positions Available

Bank Street School for Children is seeking dynamic, dedicated Math/Science Teachers for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade for the 2026–27 school year. These positions combine rigorous academic instruction with a holistic approach to student development, offering an exciting opportunity to work with middle school students in a progressive school environment that values social justice and equity.

Available Positions:

• Math / Science & Homeroom Teacher, 5th Grade
• Math / Science & Homeroom Teacher, 6th Grade
• Math / Science & Homeroom Teacher, 7th Grade

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Salary: $60,000 – $150,000

Schedule:

• 10-month position covered by the Professional Employees’ Federation (PEF)
• Regular hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays, with one extended day per week until 5:00 PM on Wednesdays for faculty meetings
• Occasional overnight work (approximately one multi-night trip per year) and occasional event support (approximately four per year) that may occur during early mornings, evenings, or weekends

About the Positions

These positions combine subject-area instruction with homeroom responsibilities. Math/Science Teachers are responsible for teaching math and science to their assigned grade level and serve as homeroom teachers or co-advisors, building community and attending 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 educators 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 curriculum and working collaboratively in a progressive school that values social justice and equity is essential.

Overview of Curriculum by Grade

5th Grade:

• Math: Arithmetic, rational number study, statistics, problem solving, and geometry
• Science: Force, motion, and simple machines; exploring variables as a function of experimental design; Science Expo (students work in groups to design experiments and communicate findings); and geology

6th Grade:

• Math: Arithmetic, geometry, and elementary algebra, including fractions, decimals, percents, metric measurement, two-dimensional geometry, and probability. We use Connected Mathematics as our foundational curriculum and supplement with teacher-created materials.
• Science: Earth science study focusing on the sun as our source of energy, including light, the earth’s atmosphere, global climate change, and groundwater pollution

7th & 8th Grade:

• 7th and 8th grade math is a two-year algebra sequence. In 7th grade, the focus is on expressions, equations, exponents, linear relationships with slope and graphing, and introductory 3D geometry. The 8th grade builds upon this foundation and completes the algebra sequence.
• 7th grade science is life science, including genetics, microscopy, evolution, and human growth and development.
• 8th grade science is Introductory Physical Science (IPS), an introductory chemistry course about the properties of matter.

Key Responsibilities

The following responsibilities apply across all positions, with specific duties varying by grade level:

Math and Science Instruction

• Teach math and science curriculum responsive to students’ developmental capacities and needs
• Collaborate with your math/science grade-level partner to plan curriculum and lessons
• Collaborate with the Math/Science Team and Math/Science Coordinator to develop and refine curriculum
• 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
• Organize and maintain a positive classroom community that reflects curricular work
• Incorporate technology into the classroom to enhance student learning
• Apply both standards-based assessment and progressive teaching methods

Homeroom and Advisory

• Serve as co-advisor and homeroom teacher (or provide homeroom support depending on grade level), supporting students’ social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Facilitate Community 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 during activity periods, work periods, or before school

Assessment and Family Communication

• Write student reports and present at curriculum events
• 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

Collaboration and Professional Engagement

• 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

School Community Responsibilities

• Contribute to internal coverage within the math/science team and across the school
• Fulfill weekly community duties as assigned, including 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

How to Apply

Please visit our careers page to view detailed position descriptions and submit your application for specific grade level(s).

Learn more and apply for the fifth grade position:

https://fa-emlm-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/384

Learn more and apply for the sixth grade position:

https://fa-emlm-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/421

Learn more and apply for the seventh grade position:

https://fa-emlm-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/385

About Bank Street School for Children

A leader in progressive education for more than 100 years, the Bank Street School for Children provides students, from nursery through 8th grade, an education that engages their natural curiosity, nurtures critical thinking, and helps to develop a sense of community and social responsibility. Through a teaching approach that is fundamentally hands-on and child-centered, Bank Street students develop the courage and confidence to think independently, work collaboratively, understand themselves and others more deeply, and possess the compassion to make meaning of the world around them.

Bank Street School for Children is committed to building a diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color and candidates from other underrepresented groups.

Required

• Master’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
• Experience with both standards-based assessment and progressive teaching methods
• 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 Google Suite and incorporating technology to support teaching and learning
• Experience writing narrative reports about student progress and goals
• Ability to meet and adhere to multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Demonstrated classroom management skills
• High energy, a sense of humor, and a strong ability to connect with adolescents

Preferred

• Homeroom advisory experience
• Experience teaching both math and science at the middle school level
• Experience with Bridges Math and/or Connected Mathematics curriculum
• Familiarity with Bank Street’s progressive, child-centered approach to education
• Experience teaching the specific grade level(s) for which you are applying

About Bank Street College of Education

Bank Street School for Children is a coeducational, independent progressive school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan serving students from Nursery through Grade 8. It is a working model of Bank Street College's approach to teaching and learning.

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