Interim Program Director for the Adolescent Math Teaching Fellows Program

Consultant: Interim Program Director for the Adolescent Math Teaching Fellows Program
Salary: $20,650 (per the collective bargaining agreement)
Bank Street is seeking an experienced part-time Consultant to serve as the Interim Program
Director for Bank Street’s new New York City Teaching Fellows program in Adolescent Math.
This is a critical, temporary role designed to ensure the successful development and launch of
the program.
Term of Engagement: March – September
This position is a part-time position equaling to approximately 2 days per week. Scheduling is
flexible and will be determined in consultation with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
Location: This position will be hybrid. Much of the work can be done remotely. There will be
regular in-person check-in’s with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and there may be
some in-person work with students over the summer.
Overview
The Consultant will be responsible for the foundational work and initial operational launch of the
Adolescent Math Teaching Fellows Program. The ideal candidate possesses strong program
development, curriculum design, and organizational skills, along with an understanding of
teacher preparation and educational partnerships with New York City public schools. In addition,
we are seeking an individual with experience as a middle or high school math teacher who has
a deep understanding of progressive pedagogy for children and adult learners. The consultant
will transition all program work and knowledge to a newly hired, permanent Program Director in
September.
Key Responsibilities
● Curriculum Development: In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Academic
Affairs, review the existing program design and syllabi for the Adolescent Math Teaching
Fellows. Revise program and syllabi as needed to ensure alignment with Bank Street's
educational philosophy and NYCPS needs. Bring syllabi needing significant revision to
Bank Street’s program review committee for feedback and further development. Further
develop the program’s capstone project.
● External Partnership Management: Act as the primary liaison with New York City
Public Schools (NYCPS) and other external partners to coordinate program needs and
maintain strong working relationships.
● Internal Collaboration with Director of Adolescent Special Education Fellows
Program: Meet regularly with the director of the Adolescent Special Education Fellows
program and Teaching and Learning Chair, to ensure alignment of approaches and
systems across Fellows Programs.

● Internal Collaboration with Student Services: Collaborate closely with Bank Street
student services, including admissions, the registrar’s office, the certification office,
placement coordinators, and other relevant departments to ensure a seamless
integration of the new program within the institution.
● Adjunct Faculty Hiring: Partner with the Associate Dean in the recruitment and hiring
process for the initial cohort of adjunct faculty members for the program.
● Student Orientation: Plan and execute the orientation process for the inaugural cohort
of Adolescent Math Teaching Fellows in collaboration with the Adolescent Special
Education Fellows Program Director.
● Program Transition: Document all processes, curriculum, and partnership details, and
actively transition all program development and management responsibilities to the
incoming permanent Program Director during September.
Qualifications
● Master’s degree in education, required
● Certification in 7-12 math, preferred
● Strong background in adolescent math education, required
● Program management experience, preferred
● Knowledge of NYC public school systems, preferred
● Strong communication, organization, and collaboration

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