Latin Teacher

Position Description

Latin Teacher

Employment Type: Part-Time

Position Description:

The Latin Teacher provides teaching Latin courses to elementary, junior high, and high school grades. The Teacher has a high level of interest, knowledge, and experience in relevant subjects, and communicates that knowledge effectively at a high level. The Instructor has a clear understanding of Latin grade-level standards and communicates the content of each subject effectively based on its incremental nature. The Instructor is neat, organized, detail-oriented, and adheres to deadlines. The applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

This Position Reports to: the Principal

Key Responsibilities:

Provides instruction in Latin subjects
Provide general Latin teaching instruction for a single teaching section for all Latin courses
Grade and return all student work within one (1) week of its original submission
Maintain up-to-date quarterly lesson plans, or semester lesson plans, as required by the academic dean
Maintain a clean and orderly classroom at all times
Participate in various weekly non-academic duties as assigned by the Head of School, e.g., morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up, lunch monitoring, recess monitoring, etc.
Participate in regular (monthly, unless otherwise specified) teacher-curriculum meetings as specified by curriculum director or head of school, by providing Latin courses feedback to administration

Supports the school’s teaching and administrative teams
Model school values and desired culture
Lead by example
Cultivate a solutions-oriented outlook, a mentality of action rather than reaction, a balance of excellence and grace, and a demeanor that is glorifying to God
Maintain visibility in the workforce
Cultivate camaraderie and team-building

Partners with families
Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences
Participate in special events throughout the year
Respond to parent communications in a timely manner
Resolve parental concerns

Additional Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Required

A love for families and a desire to serve them through excellent work and communication.
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
High energy and regular initiative.
Supervision of children by sight and sound.
The ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and alone
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Must clear full background check.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with major area of study in related field; or other Bachelor’s degree.
1-3 years experience work in related field preferred.

SALARY & BENEFITS 

$18,000-$22,000 for two sections of coursework
PTO four full days per year
Sick Leave five full days per year
Staff Continuing Education Tuition Benefit with Colorado Christian University
All ACA staff qualify for reduced tuition and enrollment fees for dependents enrolling at ACA.