Position Title: Online Supervised Fieldwork Advisor: Early Childhood General Education Program
Division: Graduate School of Education
Course: Supervised Fieldwork Advisor: Early Childhood General Education Program (12 credits/6 credits per semester)
Term: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, Online
Dates: September 1, 2026- June 30, 2027, Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm
The supervised fieldwork advisement process is central to all Bank Street College Graduate School programs. Advisors work closely with each graduate student, becoming familiar with the student’s work in the fi eld through monthly observations and bi-monthly individual conferences. The advisor also meets in a weekly 2-hour conference group with all advisees throughout the fall and spring semesters.
Through the advisement process, the advisor supports students in integrating theory and practice, refl ecting deeply on their own development, and creating a professional learning community with peers. The advisor supports the development of each graduate student’s profi ciency as a teacher of young children with and without disabilities in a diverse range of settings and in collaboration with students, families and other professionals in the fi eld. In addition, the advisor provides academic guidance and participates in the larger life of the graduate school through program, department, and advisor meetings.
The position is a 1-year faculty position and is equivalent to 40% of a full-time position. As a part-time position, it does not qualify for benefi ts.
Responsibilities:
● Observe each advisee monthly for approximately 2-3 hours in the fi eld via recorded lessons of live zoom.
● On occasion, conduct online 3-way meetings between the advisee and site supervisors and/or co-teachers.
● Convene and facilitate online one-on-one meetings with each advisee monthly.
● Facilitate online weekly conference group during fall and spring semesters on Wednesday afternoons.
● Provide academic and certifi cate guidance in accordance with degree requirements and college policy.
● Participate in monthly program and department meetings.
● Participate in monthly advisor meetings.
Qualifications:
● Master’s degree in development, psychology, special education, or related fi eld, required.
● More than fi ve years of teaching experience working with children and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including extensive experience in early childhood education settings.
● Critical orientation to issues of access and equity for students with disabilities.
● Experience providing refl ective supervision to pre-service or in-service teachers preferred.
● Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and organization.
Compensation:
● $35,448
