LS Art Associate Teacher (one year)

Start Date: ASAP

The Packer Collegiate Institute seeks a collaborative and creative Associate Teacher to support our Lower School Art program for the 2025-26 school year.

The LS Art Associate Teacher is regarded as a teacher-in-training whose role grows as they gain experience and knowledge. Working closely with the Lower School Art Teacher to create an inclusive and stimulating learning community for students in Grades 1-4, the LS Art Associate Teacher works within an apprenticeship model - planning and preparing collaboratively, supporting small group or whole class lessons, as well as assessing and documenting student learning

Candidates should possess a proven commitment to the arts and a passion for working with young children, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching. Experience in a school setting is preferred. The LS Art Associate Teacher position is a one-year position for the 2025/26 school year.

A Bachelor’s degree is required, and working towards an advanced degree in education is preferred.

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.

Salaries are determined based on a scale reflecting years of teaching experience and level of education.

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.