Adjunct Instructor EDUC 893 Approaches to Early Childhood Assessment at Bank Street College of Education

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

4276.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assessment Practices, Observation, Documentation, Analysis, Standardized Testing, Test Selection, Legal Considerations, Ethical Considerations, Culturally Responsive Approaches, Family Involvement, Curriculum Development, Educational Planning, Performance Assessments, Teaching Experience, Graduate Level Education, Cultural Variations

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Description

Position Vacancy—Onground EDUC 893 Approaches to Early Childhood Assessment Bank Street College, Graduate School of Education, is looking for adjunct instructors for the following course to be taught spring, 2026, onground Dates: January 20, 2026—May 05, 2026 Mondays, 4:45-6:45pm EDUC 893 Approaches to Early Childhood Assessment, 2 credits This course introduces and explores informal and formal assessment practices for young children. Students will learn about various ways of observing, collecting, documenting, and analyzing children's work and learning experiences in a variety of settings. Students will also become familiar with formal and informal assessment procedures and terminology, standardized testing, and strategies for test selection to ensure results that are valid and unbiased. Students will also examine legal, ethical, culturally responsive, and professional considerations of assessment. Students will be given practical experience in the preparation and administration of different forms of assessment, including the construction of simple performance assessments. Critical attention will be given to careful interpretation and utilization of assessment data in developing meaningful curriculum and educational plans for individual children. Culturally responsive approaches to assessment and involving the family with the assessment process will also be addressed. Qualifications: Master’s degree in psychology, education, or related field required. Doctorate preferred. 5 or more years of experience working in the field with young children from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds with developmental variations. Experience administering a range of assessments with young children Experience teaching at the graduate level, preferred. For the online section, experience teaching online, preferred. Compensation: $4,276 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.

Responsibilities

The instructor will introduce and explore informal and formal assessment practices for young children, providing practical experience in various assessment methods. They will also guide students in interpreting assessment data to develop meaningful educational plans.