Part-Time Middle School Spanish Teacher

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Part-time (75%)
Start date: August 26, 2026

About the role

Packer Collegiate Institute invites applicants for a part-time (75%) Middle School Spanish teacher (grades 5-8) for the academic year 2026-2027. Language learners at Packer learn language, culture, and content in every unit, with social justice and real-world themes woven throughout. The ideal candidate has a FLES background, near-native proficiency, experience with Responsive Classroom techniques, and an understanding of the ACTFL and/or CEFR framework(s).

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 sections of Spanish and design engaging curricula and lesson plans
• Collaborate closely with others in the department
• Engage actively in departmental and school-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism efforts
• Communicate proactively with families via written and oral communication about student work and progress in English
• Lead and participate in various off-campus field trips

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred
• A strong background in Spanish-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 and/or CEFR framework(s)
• Familiarity with the effective use of technology in teaching a language
• A genuine desire to collaborate with colleagues
• Comfort with and interest in working with students in an advisory capacity
• Experience with Responsive Classroom pedagogies (a plus)

Pay

$54,750 to $135,900 per year. Salaries are determined based on a scale reflecting years of teaching experience and level of education.

About Packer Collegiate Institute

Grounded in rich traditions while embracing the future, Packer is a diverse community that balances the value of scholarship and the intellect with the importance of meaningful and sustained relationships. Guided by dedicated adults, Packer students are challenged to develop talents, pursue aspirations, and become empathetic, responsible, globally-minded women and men. We educate students to:

• Think Deeply
• Speak Confidently
• Act with Purpose and Heart