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About the Role
Packer Collegiate Institute seeks a dance instructor for Middle & Upper School students for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate will possess subject mastery, pedagogical versatility, and a commitment to students, modeling the joy of learning and embracing professional development.
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 meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
- Partner closely with colleagues to align curriculum, share insights, and design engaging lessons.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 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 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.
Skills
- Dance instruction
- Curriculum development
- Choreography
- Dance history
- Composition
- Ballet
- Contemporary dance
- Jazz dance
- Technology integration in the classroom
- Classroom management
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Teaching experience in Dance with middle and high school age students
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Advanced degree in Dance preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Salaries are determined based on a scale reflecting years of teaching experience and level of education.
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.