https://jobbank.apap365.org Latest APAP Job Bank Jobs Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:40:22 Z https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22226787/specialist-teacher-drama https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22226787/specialist-teacher-drama New York, New York, Specialist Teacher, Drama Start Date: August 31, 2026 Salary: $60,000 - $150,000 Schedule: - 10-month position covered by the Professional Employees' Federation (PEF) - Regular hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays - Occasional overnight work and event support may be required during early mornings, evenings, or weekends. - Required to be available for and work during all scheduled evening drama performances. About Bank Street School for Children A leader in progressive education for more than 100 years, the Bank Street School for Children provides students, from nursery through 8th grade, an education that engages their natural curiosity, nurtures critical thinking, and helps to develop a sense of community and social responsibility. Through a teaching approach that is fundamentally hands-on and child-centered, Bank Street students develop the courage and confidence to think independently, work collaboratively, understand themselves and others more deeply, and possess the compassion to make meaning of the world around them. About the Position The Bank Street School for Children is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and team-oriented Specialist Teacher in Drama. This role primarily works with students in grades 2 through 8 but may teach or support other grade levels as school needs evolve. The Drama Specialist is responsible for developing and teaching a developmentally appropriate drama curriculum, directing the annual school musical, managing the auditorium and costume room, and collaborating with classroom teachers and other specialists. This position may also include teaching after-school classes within scheduled hours. The ideal candidate is collaborative, flexible, and able to work effectively with a broad range of community members. Key Responsibilities Drama Instruction and Curriculum - Teach a drama curriculum responsive to children's developmental capacities and needs across elementary and middle school grade levels - Generate enthusiasm for drama and inspire all students to work to their potential - Document lesson plans and update curriculum with guidance from supervisor and in collaboration with the humanities team - Differentiate instruction to support group and individual learning - Organize and maintain a positive classroom community that reflects curricular work - Promote high standards of behavior by encouraging a positive, proactive approach to learning and building productive relationships with students School Musical and Performance - Direct, manage, and organize the annual school musical - Collaborate with the music department, classroom teachers, and school leadership to create a successful musical experience - Support the upkeep and management of the auditorium and costume room - Work with IT and facilities departments to keep the auditorium functioning and meeting the needs of the school Assessment and Communication - Assess students' work accurately and regularly, providing thoughtful and meaningful feedback - Assign homework that is appropriate in volume and aligned with learning goals - Share progress and concerns with families through conferences, written narrative reports, and regular communication - Write narrative reports about student progress and goals - Communicate with families about student progress as needed via email, phone calls, or in-person meetings Collaboration with Staff and Specialists - Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to support curriculum and children's development - Coordinate with school leadership and teachers around curriculum, social-emotional needs, and academic needs - Attend chorus as assigned to support students and the music team After-School Programming - Teach after-school classes as assigned, which may include students outside the typical age range - Document lesson plans and curriculum for after-school classes School Community Responsibilities - Attend regular faculty, division, department, and supervisory meetings - Support school coverage needs by substituting for teachers within and across divisions - Provide extra help to students as necessary and as assigned, within an equitable workload; may occur during work periods or after school - Fulfill weekly community duties as assigned, which may include lunch, recess, early morning care, and bus duty - Support event or trip planning duties as assigned, such as coordinating events, planning trips, and supporting weekly assemblies - Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications Required - At least 3-5 years of teaching experience - Experience teaching drama to a range of age levels - Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in child development - Experience with Google Suite and adept use of technology to support teaching and learning - Strong organizational skills, including time management - Strong grasp of progressive classroom management techniques - Experience writing narrative reports about student progress and goals - Ability to meet and adhere to multiple deadlines - Demonstrated classroom management skills - High energy, a sense of humor, and a strong ability to connect with adolescents Preferred - Master's degree in Drama, Education, or a related field - Experience directing school musicals or theatrical productions - Familiarity with Bank Street's progressive, child-centered approach to education Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:19:21 -0400 https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22226786/learning-specialist https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22226786/learning-specialist New York, New York, Bank Street School for Children Learning Specialist, Upper School (5th - 8th Grade) Start Date: August 31st, 2026 Salary: $65,000 - $115,000 Schedule: This role is a 10-month position covered by the Professional Employees' Federation (PEF), the union representing faculty at Bank Street College. The regular schedule is 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with one extended day per week (typically Wednesdays) until 5:00 PM for faculty meetings. This role also includes occasional overnight work (~2 multi-night trips per year) for class field trips and occasional event support (~3 per year) that may happen outside of typical work hours. About Bank Street 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 to develop a sense of community and social responsibility. Through a teaching approach that is fundamentally hands-on and child-centered, Bank Street students develop the courage and confidence to think independently, work collaboratively, understand themselves and others more deeply, and possess the compassion to make meaning of the world around them. About the Position The Learning Specialist works collaboratively with teachers, coordinators, the school psychologist, outside support personnel, families and the dean to support students with different learning styles by providing intervention and remediation and by supporting teachers in their efforts to advance students with different learning needs within the classroom. This role will primarily work with 5th-8th grade students and may have some responsibilities for other grades or parts of Children's Programs. Learning Support Responsibilities: - In collaboration with teachers, adapt curriculum to meet the needs of students - Attend regularly scheduled student support team meetings with homeroom teachers or specialist teachers - Provide feedback to teachers based on classroom observations - Meet and communicate with parents to increase their knowledge and understanding of their children's learning and support with learning interventions - Support children with learning differences through direct contact with children, meetings with parents, and collaborating with outside professionals and agencies - Teach executive functioning and other learning related lessons across grade levels as needed - Use formative and summative assessments to document student progress and achievement - Organize and coordinate annual standardized testing for the division - Assess and analyze student strengths and challenges, and design and implement appropriate instruction that responds to those strengths and challenges - Create annual transition notes and other documents that communicate student needs to other faculty - Remain current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory, practice, and research - Assist with the admissions process for incoming students by interviewing candidates, reviewing applicant work, and other tasks as needed by the admissions team - Manage the collection and documentation of student IEPs and IESPs - Liaise with the NYCPS and outside service providers on providing services to students - Manage the collection and documentation of additional evaluations conducted by outside providers - Work with students from the Graduate School that are in programs that intersect with your work - Meet regularly with the mental health team and participate in all relevant meetings - Participate in and support the facilitation of the Schoolwide Student Support Team (SST) meetings. - Meet with the Upper School Student Support Team (SST) on a regular basis Additional Responsibilities - Contribute to internal coverage within 5th-8th grade and across Children's Programs - Fulfill weekly community duties as assigned (i.e., lunch, recess, early morning care, bus) - Support events including school dances, graduation, school musical, promotional videos, field day, field and field trips - Attend and participate in weekly faculty meetings - Attend and engage in regular planning meetings and supervision meetings - Attend to other duties as specified by supervisor and division head Desired Qualifications & Skill Sets - Master's degree preferred - Experience working as part of a collaborative team of teachers - Special Education degree desired - Experience working with adolescents with learning needs - Knowledge and experience in integrated and mainstreamed setting - Experience with both standards-based assessment and progressive teaching methods - Experience with anti-bias and culturally responsive pedagogy - Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal - An ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration - Proficiency with incorporating technology into the classroom to enhance learning - A commitment to professional development and lifelong learning Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:19:21 -0400 https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22214025/learning-specialist https://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/rss/22214025/learning-specialist New York, New York, Bank Street School for Children Learning Specialist, Upper School (5th - 8th Grade) Start Date: August 31st, 2026 Salary: $65,000 - $115,000 Schedule: This role is a 10-month position covered by the Professional Employees' Federation (PEF), the union representing faculty at Bank Street College. The regular schedule is 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with one extended day per week (typically Wednesdays) until 5:00 PM for faculty meetings. This role also includes occasional overnight work (~2 multi-night trips per year) for class field trips and occasional event support (~3 per year) that may happen outside of typical work hours. About Bank Street 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 to develop a sense of community and social responsibility. Through a teaching approach that is fundamentally hands-on and child-centered, Bank Street students develop the courage and confidence to think independently, work collaboratively, understand themselves and others more deeply, and possess the compassion to make meaning of the world around them. About the Position The Learning Specialist works collaboratively with teachers, coordinators, the school psychologist, outside support personnel, families and the dean to support students with different learning styles by providing intervention and remediation and by supporting teachers in their efforts to advance students with different learning needs within the classroom. This role will primarily work with 5th-8th grade students and may have some responsibilities for other grades or parts of Children's Programs. Learning Support Responsibilities: - In collaboration with teachers, adapt curriculum to meet the needs of students - Attend regularly scheduled student support team meetings with homeroom teachers or specialist teachers - Provide feedback to teachers based on classroom observations - Meet and communicate with parents to increase their knowledge and understanding of their children's learning and support with learning interventions - Support children with learning differences through direct contact with children, meetings with parents, and collaborating with outside professionals and agencies - Teach executive functioning and other learning related lessons across grade levels as needed - Use formative and summative assessments to document student progress and achievement - Organize and coordinate annual standardized testing for the division - Assess and analyze student strengths and challenges, and design and implement appropriate instruction that responds to those strengths and challenges - Create annual transition notes and other documents that communicate student needs to other faculty - Remain current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory, practice, and research - Assist with the admissions process for incoming students by interviewing candidates, reviewing applicant work, and other tasks as needed by the admissions team - Manage the collection and documentation of student IEPs and IESPs - Liaise with the NYCPS and outside service providers on providing services to students - Manage the collection and documentation of additional evaluations conducted by outside providers - Work with students from the Graduate School that are in programs that intersect with your work - Meet regularly with the mental health team and participate in all relevant meetings - Participate in and support the facilitation of the Schoolwide Student Support Team (SST) meetings. - Meet with the Upper School Student Support Team (SST) on a regular basis Additional Responsibilities - Contribute to internal coverage within 5th-8th grade and across Children's Programs - Fulfill weekly community duties as assigned (i.e., lunch, recess, early morning care, bus) - Support events including school dances, graduation, school musical, promotional videos, field day, field and field trips - Attend and participate in weekly faculty meetings - Attend and engage in regular planning meetings and supervision meetings - Attend to other duties as specified by supervisor and division head Desired Qualifications & Skill Sets - Master's degree preferred - Experience working as part of a collaborative team of teachers - Special Education degree desired - Experience working with adolescents with learning needs - Knowledge and experience in integrated and mainstreamed setting - Experience with both standards-based assessment and progressive teaching methods - Experience with anti-bias and culturally responsive pedagogy - Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal - An ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration - Proficiency with incorporating technology into the classroom to enhance learning - A commitment to professional development and lifelong learning Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:19:21 -0400