Middle School Latin Teacher

MIDDLE SCHOOL LATIN TEACHER

St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school for girls in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 enrolling 950 girls in Early Learners (age 3) through Grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community. 

St. Catherine's School provides a rigorous education that prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a  lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a global community. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

St. Catherine’s School seeks an enthusiastic and engaging Middle School Latin teacher to begin work for the 2024-2025 school term. The Middle School Latin program aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of Latin grammar and an appreciation for Greco-Roman culture. 

Supervisor: Reports to Head of Middle School

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Position Status: Salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 9-month 

Hours of Work: Standard work week. Occasional evening programming and chaperoning and travel supervision.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach introductory Latin to Middle School students, creating a positive classroom environment in which all students feel known and valued
• Collaborate with colleagues teaching same-level courses and divisional and departmental colleagues
• Partner with the other Grade 8 academic classes and participate in team meetings
• Serve as a Grade 8 advisor
• Develop appropriate formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and assess student learning.
• Collaborating with colleagues to design meaningful learning experiences for girls
• Planning and preparing lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
• Delivering individual, whole-group, and small-group instruction as appropriate
• Assessing student progress using a variety of formal and informal data collection tools and methods and providing timely feedback
• Fostering communication and a respectful partnership with parents/guardians in conferences, during phone calls, and through written correspondence
• Serve on School life committees when requested 
• Attend faculty meetings, chapels, and other divisional and departmental meetings
• Find joy in working with students and the wider School community both in teaching and taking part in the broader life of the School 
• Actively participate in the School community via special events, professional learning days, and the normal calendar of School events, including some nights and weekends
• Uphold the high standards of the School’s established program 

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS

• A commitment to St. Catherine’s mission, core values, policies, and initiatives
• A clear commitment to access, equity, and belonging 
• A commitment to best practices in education and a dedication to best practices for girls
• Personal traits and communication style that nurture the growth of girls and young women
• Bachelor’s degree in education, humanities, or Latin with coursework specific to Latin or Greco-Roman Studies  (Master’s degree preferred) 
• Experience in and passion for teaching Latin  at the Middle School level 
• 3+ years of experience preferred
• Enthusiasm and skill for project-based and differentiated learning 
• Ability to coach a sport is desired 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance;  stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified.

TRAVEL

Occasional overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required for special events. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

St. Catherine’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its hiring practices. St. Catherine’s School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our School community respects the differences in ethnicity,  race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. Consistent with the School’s mission, St.  Catherine’s fosters in our students, and expects from all others, respect for the dignity and wholeness of every person. For more information about the school’s Access, Equity and Belonging please follow this link: https://www.st.catherines.org/about/access-equity-and-belonging

CONDITIONAL OFFERS

An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant’s right to work in the United States and authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the School or required by law.

BENEFITS

St. Catherine’s School offers a highly competitive compensation package for this full-time position with benefits to include excellent health plan options, retirement benefits, professional development and networking opportunities as well as state-of-the art facilities.

Note: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position. Nothing contained in this position description restricts St. Catherine’s School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.