Faculty - Leadership Programs at Bank Street College of Education

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

86030.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Flexibility, Adaptability, Organizational Skills, K-12 Teaching, School Building Leadership, Progressive Pedagogies, Curriculum Development, Supervision, Educational Research

Industry

Description

Graduate School Faculty Position: Leadership Programs Start date: August 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 in Bank Street’s Leadership Department. The focus of this position will be instruction and administrative support in the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship, Bank Street’s partnership program with New Leaders. New Leaders is a national nonprofit with a focus on increasing the number of underrepresented building leaders in public schools. Depending on the Leadership Department's needs, the individual hired for this position might teach and/or advise in other Bank Street leadership programs. Candidates must have depth of experience teaching in K-12 and school building leadership, ideally in public school settings, as well as demonstrated depth of knowledge and experience with progressive pedagogies. Additional experience with district-level leadership is preferred. Bank Street College is not a tenure-granting institution, nor does it have traditional professorial ranks. The position is eligible for a renewable 3-year contract pending a review period. Program Support: 25% * Partner Related Activities (partner with student success director, attend Capstone presentations, site visits): 10% * Administrative: 15% (application review, support adjuncts, monitor compliance requirements, build program tools and resources) Instructional Responsibilities 75% Teaching: 5 courses: Fall, spring, and summer semesters Courses in the Leadership Department run on a year round schedule from the end of August through the end of July, and instructors must be available to teach throughout this timeframe. 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: * Curriculum * Supervision * History of Urban Education * School Culture and Community Relations * Educational Research * Adult Development 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). This position is primarily an online position but requires some in-person work at the College. Skills required include: * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Ability to build relationships and partnerships. * Flexibility and adaptability. * Strong organizational skills. Qualifications: * Masters in education, required * Masters in leadership, preferred * Certification in school building leadership * Doctorate in education leadership or related field is preferred * 5 or more years of school leadership experience in public school settings, preferred * School district leadership experiences, preferred * School district certification, preferred * Experience working with NYCPS, preferred * Experience teaching in higher education, preferred * Some higher education administrative experience, preferred 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 role involves providing instruction and administrative support for the National Aspiring Principals Fellowship and other leadership programs. Responsibilities include teaching five courses annually and managing partner-related activities and program compliance.