Part Time Latin Teacher

Position Description

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school beginning Latin courses, introducing grammar, vocabulary, and basic translation to build a strong foundation.
• Employ classical pedagogy, such as the trivium’s grammar and logic stages, to cultivate students’ linguistic precision and love for ancient languages.
• Integrate biblical principles, drawing connections between Latin texts, Church history, and a Christian worldview.
• Design and implement engaging lesson plans that align with the school’s classical Christian curriculum and mission.
• Assess student progress through methods like translations, quizzes, recitations, and projects to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events to support our community and mission.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary connections, such as linking Latin to literature or history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience teaching middle and/or high school students, ideally in a classical or Christian educational setting.
• Strong understanding of classical pedagogy or a willingness to learn and apply it.
• Deep commitment to faith in Jesus Christ and the integration of biblical principles into teaching.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain teaching certification from the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a heart for mentoring students and partnering with parents.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with classical Latin curricula (e.g., Classical Academic Press’ “Latin Alive!”).
• Experience in leading interactive language activities, such as oral drills, composition exercises, and cultural immersions.
• Ability to connect Latin to other disciplines, like rhetoric or theology.

Personal Attributes

• Agreement and adherence to the SCA Statement of Faith and a yearning to know God more.
• A love for teaching and commitment to lifelong learning, with a passion for upper school education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to fostering a nurturing, disciplined educational environment.
• Humility to collaborate as a team with your fellow colleagues and continually grow to become a better teacher.
• A desire to build relationships with others in our community which includes students, parents, colleagues.

To Apply

• Submit a cover letter expressing your interest and alignment with our mission to [email protected].
• Complete our teacher application.

Please send all materials and inquiries to [email protected].