Secondary Math Teaching Fellows Content Developer and Instructor
Secondary Math Teaching Fellows Content Developer and Instructor Curriculum Development Seeking one or more experienced educators to develop and facilitate workshops designed to help educators pass the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations Field 004: Mathematics. The developer is responsible for collaborating with other curriculum developers, the Adolescent Math Teaching Fellows Program Director, and the Director of Continuing Professional Studies (CPS) at Bank Street to support Teaching Fellows in successfully passing the certification exams. There are two potential work streams: 1. Math Content Knowledge a. Develop an asynchronous online series of three to five modules focused on the most relevant content areas: Algebraic Thinking, Functions, and Geometry. These sessions will be designed in Canvas. b. Develop a synchronous online workshop, held via Zoom, for those who did not pass the exam. This workshop will consist of three to five sessions to provide additional support with the math concepts covered by the exam. Synchronous sessions will be offered at mutually convenient times. 2. Pedagogical Content Knowledge a. Develop an asynchronous online series of three to five modules covering pedagogical approaches across multiple content domains. These sessions will be designed in Canvas and include opportunities for educators to submit sample work for feedback from the developer. b. Develop a synchronous online workshop, held via Zoom, for those who did not pass the exam. This workshop will consist of three sessions to provide additional support with the pedagogical portion of the exam. Synchronous sessions will be offered at mutually convenient times. Start Date: immediately. We would like to make the asynchronous sessions available to students in early June. We expect synchronous sessions to take place in August. Compensation ● Development: $2,000 - $4,000 ● Facilitating synchronous sessions and reviewing work (1b or 2b): $800 - $1,200 per series ● Reviewing submitted work (task 2a): $150 per person
Qualifications
Required: Successful teaching experience with children and adults Experience developing curriculum for educators Strong math content knowledge at the secondary level Experience teaching math concepts to adults Experience in with Canvas and/or online instruction with adults Experience in a progressive education setting Master(s) degree in education, Social Work or related field Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. At Bank Street’s Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children’s programs—Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS—foster children’s development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels. Apply To This Job