Upper School Latin Teacher

Position Description

Provides instruction in Upper School Latin subjects:

• Provide general Latin teaching instruction for a single teaching section 6th-9th-grade 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 Logic & Rhetoric School Director, 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.

Employment Type:

• Full Time (or heavy part time)