Middle School History Teacher

The Packer Collegiate Institute invites applicants interested in teaching middle school history.

NOTE: applications will be reviewed starting Monday, January 5, 2026.

Anticipated start date:
August 2026

This position entails teaching four sections of middle school U.S. History and advising a group of middle school students. Packer’s commitment to families requires significant written and oral communication about student work and progress. Our commitment to diversity requires a willingness to engage with complex ideas, reflect critically on one’s own experiences, and support students’ identities and diverse backgrounds.

• Robust pedagogical content knowledge of U.S. History to build students’ historical thinking skills so that they may engage in inquiry, develop evidence-based arguments, and draw connections between past and present
• Enthusiasm for collaborative planning of curriculum with other members of a collegial department
• A commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting an inclusive, just, and equitable school community
• Experience with using technology in the history classroom
• A minimum of three to five years of experience teaching middle school history
• A Master's degree is preferred, though not required

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.