Adjunct Instructor for EDUC 869ER: Supporting Early Language and Literacy for Children with Dev[...]

Bank-Street-College-of-Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 4,200 - 4,400; Part time

Job summary

Bank Street College of Education in New York, NY, seeks an Onground Adjunct Course Instructor for EDUC 869: Supporting Early Language and Literacy for Children with Developmental Variations (Birth-8) for Fall 2026. The course runs Sept 9, 2026 – Dec 22, 2026, Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm, for 2 credits.

Responsibilities include delivering aligned content, grading, and maintaining student communication. The role requires a Master’s in early childhood special education (or related field; doctorate

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in early childhood special education, or related field; doctorate preferred.
• 5+ years of teaching young children with disabilities, preferred.
• Experience in public schools, preferred.
• Critical orientation to issues of access and equity, preferred.
• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and organization, preferred.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level, preferred.

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 by institutional deadlines.
• Collaborate with program faculty on course coordination and attend relevant program meetings, if necessary.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Graduate-level teaching

Education

Master’s degree in ECE or related field

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Position Title

Onground Adjunct Course Instructor for EDUC 869: Supporting Early Language and Literacy for Children with Developmental Variations (Birth-8)

Division

Graduate School of Education

Course

EDUC 869: Supporting Early Language and Literacy for Children with Developmental Variations (Birth-8), 2 credits

Term

Fall, Onground

Dates

• September 9, 2026 –December 22, 2026
• Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm

Description

This course examines communication, language, and literacy as they emerge in monolingual and multilingual children from infancy through early childhood. Participants examine how language, socialization, communicative competence, and literacy develop within, and are impacted by, children’s sociocultural contexts. Participants are introduced to communication disorders and other learning variations of the early years that affect language and literacy learning. Specific practices are identified to enhance the experience of young children who are receiving services in school as English language learners. Modifications and adaptations to support children with learning variations are explored.

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 early childhood special education, or related field, required, doctorate preferred.
• 5 or more years of teaching young children with disabilities, preferred.
• Experience in public schools, preferred.
• Critical orientation to issues of access and equity, preferred.
• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and organization, preferred.
• Experience teaching at the graduate level, preferred.

Compensation

$4,276