The Packer Collegiate Institute
The Packer Collegiate Institute invites applicants interested in teaching full-time Upper School English.
Anticipated start date: August 2026
Responsibilities This position entails teaching four sections of Upper School English and advising a small group of Upper School students. Courses are designed around clearly defined skills and standards that guide curriculum planning, instruction, assessment, and feedback. The teacher collaborates closely with other English teachers to ensure coherence, alignment, and progression of skills across the program.
Teaching at Packer emphasizes skill development in reading, writing, analyzing, communicating and reflecting. Faculty use shared standards to articulate learning goals, support student growth, and communicate progress to students and families.
Packer’s commitment to families requires consistent written and oral communication about student work, progress, and skill development. Our commitment to students requires sustained, individualized attention both inside and outside the classroom. Our commitment to diversity requires a willingness to engage with complex ideas, reflect critically on one’s own experiences, and support student identity and diverse backgrounds through inclusive curriculum and instruction.
Applicants should possess
Experience designing and teaching courses grounded in skills and standards-based learning
Comfort with frequent use of educational technologies in the classroom and facility with electronic communication and learning management systems
A commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting an inclusive, just, and equitable school community
Experience with a broad range of instructional and assessment practices
Exceptional writing skills
Demonstrated commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional growth
Comfort with and interest in working with students in an advisory role
At least three years of Upper School English teaching experience
A master’s degree (preferred)
Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations are available to support qualified individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions.
Values and Vision Packer’s values and vision of educational excellence include embracing diversity, fostering community, nurturing a sense of belonging, and ensuring all learners are valued and challenged. The school embraces the diversity of New York City and seeks employees who share Packer’s values of equity, inclusion, and belonging and who wish to learn from the experiences and perspectives of others. Applications from candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives are underrepresented are strongly encouraged.
Salary Salary: Salaries follow a scale based on years of teaching experience and level of education.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Packer Collegiate Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of school life, including educational programs, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, athletics, and use of school facilities.
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Anticipated start date: August 2026
Responsibilities This position entails teaching four sections of Upper School English and advising a small group of Upper School students. Courses are designed around clearly defined skills and standards that guide curriculum planning, instruction, assessment, and feedback. The teacher collaborates closely with other English teachers to ensure coherence, alignment, and progression of skills across the program.
Teaching at Packer emphasizes skill development in reading, writing, analyzing, communicating and reflecting. Faculty use shared standards to articulate learning goals, support student growth, and communicate progress to students and families.
Packer’s commitment to families requires consistent written and oral communication about student work, progress, and skill development. Our commitment to students requires sustained, individualized attention both inside and outside the classroom. Our commitment to diversity requires a willingness to engage with complex ideas, reflect critically on one’s own experiences, and support student identity and diverse backgrounds through inclusive curriculum and instruction.
Applicants should possess
Experience designing and teaching courses grounded in skills and standards-based learning
Comfort with frequent use of educational technologies in the classroom and facility with electronic communication and learning management systems
A commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting an inclusive, just, and equitable school community
Experience with a broad range of instructional and assessment practices
Exceptional writing skills
Demonstrated commitment to reflective practice and ongoing professional growth
Comfort with and interest in working with students in an advisory role
At least three years of Upper School English teaching experience
A master’s degree (preferred)
Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations are available to support qualified individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions.
Values and Vision Packer’s values and vision of educational excellence include embracing diversity, fostering community, nurturing a sense of belonging, and ensuring all learners are valued and challenged. The school embraces the diversity of New York City and seeks employees who share Packer’s values of equity, inclusion, and belonging and who wish to learn from the experiences and perspectives of others. Applications from candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives are underrepresented are strongly encouraged.
Salary Salary: Salaries follow a scale based on years of teaching experience and level of education.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Packer Collegiate Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of school life, including educational programs, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, athletics, and use of school facilities.
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