LATIN TEACHER (Part-time)
Job Title: Latin Instructor
Department: School
Job Category: Part-Time Salaried
FLSA Status: Exempt Professional
Hours: Office hours primarily between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (M-F)
Reports to: Chief Academic Officer (Principal)
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Middle School Latin teacher will demonstrate experience and skill in Latin and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring young people and is committed to teaching within a student-centered learning environment. This educator is experienced in designing and implementing 21st-century curriculum and instruction, implements classical language learning standards, and prioritizes reading comprehension.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Latin or related field
• 2+ years as a Latin instructor preferred; Classroom instruction
Desired Skills & Abilities
• Proficiency in educational technology and twenty-first-century pedagogy
• Commitment to participate broadly and cheerfully in the life of the school
• Possess a growth mindset
• Collaborate effectively with teachers
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
Essential Tasks
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Teach 5-8 School Latin courses in alignment with SPSCC assigned Latin curriculum
- Design lesson plans that are engaging, student-centered, differentiated, meet the learning needs of all students, etc.
- Attend grade level and department meetings
- Assess and assist students’ progress throughout the year. Participate in and contribute to the life of the school beyond the classroom.
- Engage in professional activities and gatherings at team, departmental, divisional, and schoolwide levels.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Experience teaching with a communication approach
- Ability and experience teaching multiple levels, preferred
Job Specifications
The list of Requirements, Duties, Responsibilities is not exhaustive but is merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload or technical development).
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
• Work performed in Office Setting (Virtual or In-Person)
• Normally seated, standing, or walking as needed.
• Normal physical activity including some bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting of basic office equipment or files
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