Faculty - Infant and Family Development and Early Intervention Programs at Bank Street College of Education

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Mar, 26

Salary

86030.0

Posted On

26 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Flexibility, Adaptability, Organizational Skills, Field Supervision, Course Instruction, Program Support, Reflective Supervision, Curriculum Development, Culturally Diverse Families, Disability Studies, Teaching Experience, Administrative Experience

Industry

Description

Graduate School Faculty Position: Infant and Family Development and Early Intervention Programs Start date: September 1, 2026 Salary range: Minimum Full-Time Starting Salary is $86,030 About Bank Street Bank Street College was founded over 100 years ago in the tradition of progressive education and is committed to learner-centered education based on sound developmental principles. The master's programs integrate direct experience with children, teachers, and families; exploration and examination of theory and research; and observation and reflection. Our curriculum supports the development of intellectual curiosity grounded in a social justice orientation. Position Overview This is a full-time faculty position for an instructor and advisor in Bank Street’s Infant and Family Development and Early Intervention Program within the Teaching and Learning Department. The position encompasses field supervision, course instruction, and some program support in the Infancy Program and also may encompass working with the Early Childhood Programs. Candidates must have depth of experience supporting the development of infants and toddlers and working with families, ideally in publicly funded settings, as well as demonstrated depth of knowledge and experience with progressive pedagogies. Bank Street College is not a tenure-granting institution, nor does it have traditional professorial ranks. The position is eligible for a renewable multi-year contract after a 3-year period with a Doctorate and a 5-year period with a Masters. Program Support All programs in the Graduate School are supported by faculty, including the Program Director. For this program, faculty hold additional responsibility for administrative support. This includes: Onboarding incoming students Collaborating with partners, like Hunter College Collaborating with Bank Street’s Enrollment Management and Student Services (EMSS) team and the Family Center Assessing placements Reviewing prospective student applications Supporting adjuncts Advising students on program, which includes keeping an updated program plan per student Building program tools and resources Other responsibilities as needed Instructional Responsibilities Courses in the Graduate School run from September through the end of July, and instructors must be available to teach throughout this timeframe online and/or in person as needed. One course is typically 15% of a faculty member’s load. We are looking for expertise across at least 2-3 of the following content areas: Child development, specifically birth through grade 2 Disability studies and special education history and policies Understanding and working with culturally diverse families and communities Curriculum development Supervised Fieldwork Responsibilities Supervised fieldwork typically makes up 40% of a faculty member’s load, though this can vary depending on the structure of the program. Responsibilities of a fieldwork advisor include, but are not limited to: Observing approximately 5-9 advisees regularly in their placements and conducting three-way meetings with graduate students and their mentor teachers. Convening and facilitating regular one-on-one meetings with each advisee to support the development of practice through reflective supervision. Facilitating weekly or bi-weekly, 2-hour conference group meetings to support graduate students in building a professional learning community. Providing academic and programmatic guidance, following degree requirements and College policy. Additional Responsibilities All full-time faculty must engage in service to the community through committee work and participation in program, department, and divisional meetings (which are a mix of in person and online meetings); and mentor graduate students on their integrative master’s projects. This position is based in our Manhattan campus, but requires flexibility to teach online and in locations in other boroughs. Skills required include: Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to build relationships and partnerships. Flexibility and adaptability. Strong organizational skills. Qualifications: Masters in special education or related field is required Doctorate in special education or related field is preferred 5 or more years of teaching experience with infants, toddlers, and or children in grades 3k-2 with disabilities in public school settings, preferred Experience working with NYCPS, preferred Experience teaching in higher education, preferred Some administrative experience preferred

Responsibilities

The faculty member will be responsible for course instruction, field supervision, and program support within the Infant and Family Development and Early Intervention Program. Additional responsibilities include advising students and collaborating with various partners.