Adjunct Instructor EDUC 651: Introduction to Education Systems (New Teacher Advisory)

Position Title: Onground Adjunct Instructor for EDUC 651F: Introduction to Education Systems (New Teacher Advisory)

Division: Graduate School of Education

Course: EDUC 651F: Introduction to Education Systems (New Teacher Advisory) (3 credits)

Term

Summer Long, 2026, onground.

Dates

• May 11, 2026 - July 27, 2026
• 6/22, 6/23, 6/24, 6/25, 6/26, 6/29, 6/30, 7/1, 7/2
• This course is scheduled to run
• Monday to
• Friday, 8:00 – 11:30 am, onground.
• Day and time are subject to change.

Course Description

• This course is designed to introduce you to the educational systems that govern and shape your everyday work as an educator in New York City Public Schools (NYCPS).
• You will develop an understanding of New York State and New York City policies and processes that govern eligibility to teach in NYCPS.
• You will also develop an appreciation for the geographical, historical and political factors that shape the current NYCPS system and how these factors may influence your own experience working within NYCPS.
• You will learn about common school and district structures and processes and what you should expect as you enter the system as a first-year teacher.
• This course will include a mix of synchronous and asynchronous meetings as well as out-of-class time asynchronous work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver course content and materials aligned with the program curriculum.
• Grade and evaluate student performance in a timely manner, providing constructive feedback.
• Maintain open communication with students, including scheduled office hours or availability for consultation.
• Submit final grades and required course documentation (e.g., attendance records) by institutional deadlines.
• Collaborate with program faculty on course coordination and attend relevant program meetings, if necessary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field required. Doctorate preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in the field working directly with children from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds in educational contexts.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level, preferred.

• Compensation
• $4,593

• 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.