Upper School English Teacher Leave Position Spring 2027
The Packer Collegiate Institute is seeking a full‑time Upper School English teacher for the 2027 spring semester. The instructor will teach two sections of 10th Grade English: The American Experience, one section of Science Fiction as Literature, and one section of Literature of America’s Rebels & Dreamers: Environment, Power, and Agency. The appointment runs from December 14, 2026 through June 16, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of Upper School English as outlined above.
- Advise a small group of Upper School students.
- Collaborate closely with other English teachers and interdisciplinary grade‑level teams.
- Provide extensive written and oral communication to families about student work and progress.
- Offer sustained, individualized attention to students outside of class as needed.
- Engage with complex ideas, reflect critically on personal experiences, and support students’ identities and diverse backgrounds.
Requirements
- Comfort with frequent use of educational technologies and proficiency with electronic communication and learning‑management applications.
- Commitment to anti‑bias and anti‑racism work and to promoting an inclusive, just, and equitable school community.
- Experience with a broad range of instructional practices.
- Exceptional writing skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing one’s teaching practice.
- Interest in and ability to work with students in an advisory capacity.
- At least three years of Upper School English teaching experience.
- Master’s degree (preferred).
Schedule
Anticipated start date: December 14, 2026.
Anticipated end date: June 16, 2027.
Values and Commitment
Packer’s values emphasize embracing diversity, fostering community, nurturing belonging, and ensuring all learners are valued and challenged. The school actively embraces New York City’s diversity and seeks employees who share its equity, inclusion, and belonging principles. Applications from candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives are underrepresented are strongly encouraged. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.