Bank Street College of Education
Associate Teacher, Lower School (Preschool - 4th Grade)
Base pay range: $45,300.00/yr - $45,300.00/yr.
Start Date: August 31st, 2026.
Salary: Associate Teacher salaries at the School for Children follow a fixed scale based on year in the program. Salaries are not subject to negotiation. The annual rates are:
Year 1: $45,300
Year 2: $46,500
Year 3: $47,700
Schedule: This role is a 10‑month position. Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, until 5:00 PM on Wednesdays for a weekly afternoon faculty meeting. Occasional work outside school hours may include early mornings, evenings, or overnight trips.
About Bank Street Children’s Programs A leader in progressive education for more than 100 years, Bank Street provides students an education that engages their natural curiosity, nurtures critical thinking, and helps develop a sense of community and social responsibility. Through a hands‑on, child‑centered approach, students develop the courage and confidence to think independently, collaborate, understand themselves and others more deeply, and possess the compassion to make meaning of the world around them.
General Description Bank Street is looking for a passionate, team‑oriented Associate Teacher who works with a Head Teacher to act as the homeroom teacher for a class of students and teach subjects including math, reading, writing, and social studies. The Associate Teacher supports all aspects of student growth, including academic, social‑emotional, and executive functioning, within a progressive school context.
Responsibilities
Along with the Head Teacher, act as homeroom teacher for each student, supporting their social‑emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Support the curriculum plans of the cooperating teacher and, with age‑level classes, gradually assume increased responsibilities, including opportunities to facilitate children’s small and whole group work.
Teach and document curriculum under the guidance of the Head Teacher and supervisor; curriculum topics include math, social studies, reading, writing, and other areas as assigned.
Help build a collaborative, cooperative, and reflective approach to teaching with the classroom teaching team and the age‑level team.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with families and other supports to share student progress and concerns through conferences, written reports, and other methods.
Participate in observation and recording methods, assessment practices, and management supports related to individual children, small groups, and the whole class.
Develop skills and understanding of progressive education approaches supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of particular age groups.
Attend and participate in weekly meetings with faculty and leaders, including age‑level planning, student support, supervision, faculty meetings after school, and others as required.
Lead the classroom and lessons on days when the Head Teacher is absent or as needed.
Help design, organize, and maintain a materials‑based classroom reflecting the curriculum and current work of the children, including daily morning set‑up and evening clean‑up.
Assume community coverage roles: bus arrival, lobby support, bus dismissal, subbing for other teachers, lunch, and recess.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience teaching 3‑10‑year‑old children preferred.
Preference for enrollment as a graduate student at Bank Street College for the 2026–2027 school year.
Experience with Google Suite and adept at using technology to support teaching and learning.
Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration.
Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
Commitment to addressing issues of social justice, diversity, equity, and anti‑bias education in curriculum and community.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Education Administration Programs
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Start Date: August 31st, 2026.
Salary: Associate Teacher salaries at the School for Children follow a fixed scale based on year in the program. Salaries are not subject to negotiation. The annual rates are:
Year 1: $45,300
Year 2: $46,500
Year 3: $47,700
Schedule: This role is a 10‑month position. Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, until 5:00 PM on Wednesdays for a weekly afternoon faculty meeting. Occasional work outside school hours may include early mornings, evenings, or overnight trips.
About Bank Street Children’s Programs A leader in progressive education for more than 100 years, Bank Street provides students an education that engages their natural curiosity, nurtures critical thinking, and helps develop a sense of community and social responsibility. Through a hands‑on, child‑centered approach, students develop the courage and confidence to think independently, collaborate, understand themselves and others more deeply, and possess the compassion to make meaning of the world around them.
General Description Bank Street is looking for a passionate, team‑oriented Associate Teacher who works with a Head Teacher to act as the homeroom teacher for a class of students and teach subjects including math, reading, writing, and social studies. The Associate Teacher supports all aspects of student growth, including academic, social‑emotional, and executive functioning, within a progressive school context.
Responsibilities
Along with the Head Teacher, act as homeroom teacher for each student, supporting their social‑emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Support the curriculum plans of the cooperating teacher and, with age‑level classes, gradually assume increased responsibilities, including opportunities to facilitate children’s small and whole group work.
Teach and document curriculum under the guidance of the Head Teacher and supervisor; curriculum topics include math, social studies, reading, writing, and other areas as assigned.
Help build a collaborative, cooperative, and reflective approach to teaching with the classroom teaching team and the age‑level team.
Communicate and collaborate regularly with families and other supports to share student progress and concerns through conferences, written reports, and other methods.
Participate in observation and recording methods, assessment practices, and management supports related to individual children, small groups, and the whole class.
Develop skills and understanding of progressive education approaches supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of particular age groups.
Attend and participate in weekly meetings with faculty and leaders, including age‑level planning, student support, supervision, faculty meetings after school, and others as required.
Lead the classroom and lessons on days when the Head Teacher is absent or as needed.
Help design, organize, and maintain a materials‑based classroom reflecting the curriculum and current work of the children, including daily morning set‑up and evening clean‑up.
Assume community coverage roles: bus arrival, lobby support, bus dismissal, subbing for other teachers, lunch, and recess.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience teaching 3‑10‑year‑old children preferred.
Preference for enrollment as a graduate student at Bank Street College for the 2026–2027 school year.
Experience with Google Suite and adept at using technology to support teaching and learning.
Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration.
Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
Commitment to addressing issues of social justice, diversity, equity, and anti‑bias education in curriculum and community.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Education Administration Programs
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