Middle School Chinese Teacher (grades 5-8)
The Packer Collegiate Institute invites applicants interested in teaching full-time Middle School Chinese (grades 5-8).
Language learners at Packer learn language, culture, and content in every unit, with social justice and real-world themes woven throughout. Our ideal candidate has a FLES background, near-native proficiency, experience with Responsive Classroom techniques, and a solid understanding of the ACTFL framework.
Anticipated start date: August 2025
Responsibilities:
Teach 4 sections of Chinese and design engaging curricula and lesson plans
Advise a small group of Middle School students
Collaborate closely with others in the department
Engage actively in departmental and school-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, & anti-racism efforts
Participate actively in departmental initiatives to update curriculum and complete our shift to standards-based grading
Communicate proactively with families via written and oral communication about student work and progress in English
Participate in one divisional overnight travel event
Lead and participate in various off-campus field trips
Applicants should possess:
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred
A strong background in Chinese-language education and enthusiasm for working with elementary and middle school students
A commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting an inclusive, just, and equitable school community
A sincere and visible commitment to excellent teaching and continued professional development
Demonstrated ability to develop creative student-centered activities for a diverse group of students
A wide array of evidence-based evaluation strategies based on the standards outlined in the ACTFL framework
Familiarity with the effective use of technology in teaching a language
A genuine desire to collaborate with colleagues, including professional growth through peer observation and feedback
Comfort with and interest in working with students in an advisory capacity
A willingness to promote the program through parental outreach and visits to rising 5th graders
Experience with Responsive Classroom pedagogies are a plus
Include Reasonable Accommodations:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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. Faculty members are required to actively and thoughtfully engage in work around identity, anti-bias, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives may be underrepresented.
Salaries are determined based on a scale reflecting years of teaching experience and level of education.
The Packer Collegiate Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, educational policies, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, use of school facilities, athletics, and other school-administered programs.
- Department
- Academic - 5-12 World Language
- Locations
- Brooklyn, NY
- Yearly salary
- $71,000 - $171,000
- Job Type
- Exempt
- Job Category
- Full-Time, 10 months
- Work Schedule
- Mon - Fri
Working At Packer
Packer’s faculty and staff are passionate, committed, student-focused leaders. We inspire joy and purpose through transformative learning experiences that foster both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. We prioritize collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement, embracing the learning process for students as well as for ourselves as professionals.
Packer's mission, vision and values influence everything we do—in our classrooms, on stage, in the art studio, or on the field, whether locally or globally.
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Our Culture
At Packer, we strive to create a community of belonging that embodies our core values—scholarship, creativity, equity, integrity, joy and respect.
We deliberately follow inclusive hiring processes to attract the widest possible range of candidates representing varied identities, races, cultures, and economic backgrounds. We commit abundant resources to faculty and staff mentoring and professional development so that our employees develop skills that support academic and institutional excellence.
About The Packer Collegiate Institute
The Packer Collegiate Institute is an independent, PreK-12 school in beautiful Brooklyn Heights, one subway stop from Lower Manhattan.
Established on Joralemon Street in 1845, our school is located on a unique and historic campus. The Packer Early Learning Center, one block away at 100 Clinton Street, houses our Pre-K and Kindergarten classes.
We serve over 1,000 students from throughout the five boroughs of New York City and the surrounding area in a diverse community of learners in which each person is valued and challenged.
Packer educates students to:
Think Deeply
Listen Actively
Speak Courageously
Act with Purpose and Heart
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The Packer Collegiate Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, educational policies, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, use of school facilities, athletics, and other school-administered programs.
Middle School Chinese Teacher (grades 5-8)
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