Physical Education/Dance Teacher (leave replacement)
The Packer Collegiate Institute is looking for a Physical Education/Dance Teacher (leave replacement) at the start of the school year through mid-December.
Anticipated start date: Late August 2026
The position offers an opportunity to be a part of both the Physical Education and the Arts departments. Candidates should be able to work in collaboration with current faculty to continue the growth of the program and a willingness to offer new ideas and initiatives.
Early Learning/ Lower School Responsibilities:
Lead or assist with dance classes in Kindergarten and Preschool.
Lead or assist a lower school physical education class.
Work with Physical Education and Dance faculty to create lesson plans and develop curriculum.
Continue professional development by attending meetings.
Middle/ Upper School Responsibilities:
Teach and take attendance for 7am yoga 4 days a week Monday-Thursday.
Teach and take attendance for lifestyle activities, such as Pilates and Yoga, fitness, for 7/8th grade students and 9-12th grade students.
Teach Dance Classes in grades 5 and 7.
Cover 2 Middle School Lunch Duties on Day 2 and Day 5
Advisory for 8-12 students 6th-8th grade students
Work with Physical Education and Dance faculty to create lesson plans and develop curriculum.
Continue professional development by attending meetings
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of prior teaching experience.
Thorough understanding of pedagogy and best practices of education.
Yoga certification
Skills & Abilities:
Assess student skills and performance and communicate progress to students and families.
Assess student skills performance and write narrative reports to communicate student progress to families.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
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.
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.
Salaries are determined based on a scale reflecting years of teaching experience and level of education.
- Department
- Academic - PreK-12 Arts
- Locations
- Brooklyn, NY
- Hourly salary
- $300 - $400
- Job Type
- Exempt
- Job Category
- Full-Time
- 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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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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