Physical Education​/Dance Teacher; leave replacement

Overview

The Packer Collegiate Institute is seeking 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 collaborate with current faculty to continue the growth of the program and be willing to offer new ideas and initiatives.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.