Part-Time Upper School Biology Teacher (one-year leave replacement)
Start date: September 2025
The Packer Collegiate Institute seeks an energetic individual to teach part-time (50%) Upper School Biology. Candidates should have a strong and diverse background in science and mathematics, at least three years previous experience teaching Biology at the secondary level, and enthusiasm for working with high school students. The focus of the science department is on interactive, experiential learning and depth of understanding rather than breadth of coverage.
Responsibilities
Teaching two biology classes
Part of a strong, collaborative team
Dedicated to the vertical integration of curriculum across grades and divisions
Committed to using the city as an educational resource
Significant written and oral communication with families about student work and progress
Sustained, individualized attention to students outside of the classroom
Qualifications
Minimum of three years high school science teaching experience
Strong background in biology
Commitment to work as part of a collaborative team that prepares students with the skills, critical thinking abilities and content knowledge to enter a rigorous high school science program.
Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
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. We actively embrace the diversity of New York City and seek employees who share Packer’s values of equity, inclusion, and belonging, and who wish to learn from the experiences and perspectives of others. 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 - PreK-12 Science
- Role
- US Science Teacher
- Locations
- Brooklyn, NY
- Yearly salary
- 35,500 - 85,500
- Job Type
- Exempt
- Job Category
- Part-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.
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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.
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