Early Childhood Graduate Programs
Find Your Early Childhood Education Specialization
Do you want to teach kindergarten, preschool, or first grade—or work closely with infants and their families to support early development? At Bank Street Graduate School of Education, early childhood education begins with a simple but powerful idea: to teach well, you must deeply understand the child. Rooted in a progressive philosophy that has shaped generations of educators, Bank Street prepares teachers to see children as active learners—full of curiosity, capability, and diverse ways of knowing.
Choosing Bank Street
At Bank Street, we believe that supporting the curiosity and individuality of young children begins with engaging the same traits in educators like you. In our Early Childhood programs, you’ll:
- Build a strong foundation in child development, with particular attention to the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of infants and young children
- Develop the skills and professional dispositions needed to support learning through play, relationships, and hands-on, sensory experiences
- Learn to design meaningful learning opportunities across literacy, mathematics, science, the arts, and social studies in developmentally appropriate ways
- Engage in inquiry-rich coursework that encourages questioning, exploration, and critical reflection
- Participate in faculty-led conference groups where you reflect on your teaching experiences, collaborate with peers, and grow as an educator
- Connect theory to practice through aligned coursework and field-based experiences that deepen your understanding over time
What sets the Bank Street experience apart is its deeply relational and individualized approach to teacher preparation. Small, collaborative classes emphasize dialogue and reflection, while dedicated faculty and advisors provide ongoing mentorship. Through weekly conference groups and sustained advisement, students engage in continuous cycles of observation, teaching, and reflection—building both practical skill and professional confidence. Graduates leave not only prepared to lead inclusive, equitable classrooms, but also connected to a lifelong professional network committed to advancing education.
If you’re ready to take a transformative step in your career, consider an early childhood education master’s degree from Bank Street. Join our collaborative and supportive educational community today.
