Middle & Upper School Dance Teacher (one year)
The Packer Collegiate Institute invites applicants interested in teaching dance classes to students in the Middle & Upper School for the 2026-27 school year.
Qualified candidates will possess a mastery of subject, pedagogical versatility, and commitment to students. Passionate about dance, they model the joy of learning, and they embrace professional development opportunities as they seek the best for those students and for themselves.
Start date: August 26, 2026
Responsibilities:
Teach multiple sections of Middle & Upper School Dance.
Serve as an advisor to a group of Upper School students
Teach various dance styles in Middle and Upper School
Co-Produce a winter performance, Dance Concert, and spring showcases for Upper School students
Develop and execute engaging lesson plans creating an environment which allows students to think critically and independently
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Partner closely with colleagues to align curriculum, share insights, and design engaging lessons through team meetings, division meetings, and department meetings
Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents
Contribute to the life of the Upper School including participating in all assigned duties, chaperoning, and engaging in professional development
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree in Dance is preferred
Successful teaching experience in Dance with middle and high school age students
Advanced knowledge of dance instruction and curriculum
Experience in teaching choreography, dance history, composition, and various dance styles such as ballet, contemporary and jazz are required
Experience developing curriculum is preferred
Experience and interest in developing innovative uses of technology in the classroom as well as comfort with its administrative use
A genuine appreciation of middle and high school age children, solid knowledge of the milestones of their development, and understanding of appropriate classroom management techniques
Commitment to being a supportive, respectful, and energetic colleague and mentor
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
- Yearly salary
- $73,000 - $181,200
- 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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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.