Secondary Latin Teacher

Position Description

Secondary Latin & Humanities Teacher

Veritas Classical Academy, a JK-12 Classical, Christian School in Southern California, is hiring a full-time Latin & Humanities Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  The vision of Veritas is to create a Christ-centered community and culture by discipling students to delight, discern, and display the glory of God in Jesus Christ in every area of culture.

Bachelor and/or graduate degrees in education and/or subject-related areas are preferred. Teaching experience in Christian/classical schools are highly desired. Must be able to teach up to AP Latin.  The teacher’s specific role is to train the students with a balance between the rigor of Latin grammar and the joy of Latin culture, history, and literature.  We prefer teachers who are familiar with Ecce Romani and/or Lingua Latina.

 

Responsibilities:

• Teach 3 Secondary Level Latins including AP Latin, and 2 secondary level humanities courses
• Foster a love for learning and critical thinking.
• Implement a classical Christian curriculum, incorporating classical literature, history, and philosophy.
• Create engaging lesson plans that align with the school’s educational philosophy.
• Foster a positive and respectful classroom environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and character development.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and actively engage in their academic progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Participate in school events, extracurricular activities, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Latin, Literature or History preferred (Master’s degree preferred).
• Prior experience (2-5 years) teaching humanities at the secondary level.
• Familiarity with classical Christian education principles.
• Member of a Reformed or Evangelical Church
• Commitment to integrating biblical worldview into the learning environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and to shepherd their hearts
• Commitment to building a Christ-centered community and culture at Veritas

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected]. Please include “Secondary Latin & Humanities Teacher Application” in the subject line.

Salary: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year.  Depending on experience