MS Latin, grades 6-8, St Andrews Episcopal School, TX

OVERVIEW OF POSITION St. Andrew’s Episcopal School seeks to hire an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate full-time Middle School (6-8) Latin teacher starting in August of 2025. Preferred candidates will be eager to make introductory Latin and Roman culture accessible to middle school students and collaborate regularly with the K-12 Modern and Classical Languages Department. Candidates are expected to have experience with middle school students, the Inductive or Reading method, Comprehensible Input/TPRS methods, and an openness to using spoken Latin and gamification in the classroom.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom environment that promotes a variety of interpretations of the ancient world and helps students see a richly diverse and inclusive narrative about the value of Latin in the modern world. Qualified candidates will be passionate and accomplished teachers of Latin with student-centered pedagogy, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Deep knowledge of classical mythology, Roman culture and history, and Latin roots are essential for helping to engage students thoughtfully with the ancient world. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required (preferably in Latin or a related field), as well as classroom teaching experience. In addition, experience using the Suburani course, coaching Certamen, and/or participating in the Junior Classical League are strongly preferred.

ALL ST. ANDREW’S MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBERS…
• Uphold the Mission & Episcopal Identity of the School
• Act as an advisor for 8-10 students daily - provide academic support, social emotional development, & facilitate discussions regarding inclusion & belonging
• Attend daily chapel with their advisory
• Employ a “student-first” mindset when supporting students & families
• Prioritize student relationships & foster a safe & predictable environment
• Attend at least one overnight trip yearly with the grade level they advise
• Attend weekly meetings to facilitate growth & learning: full faculty, team-level, & department as needed
• Utilize professional development opportunities to continue growth in their craft
• Strive to connect & collaborate with other disciplines
• Offer one elective choice for students to grow their interests in one of the four pillars (Scholar, Artist, Athlete, Servant)
• Are team players & open to serve the community in other ways that arise throughout a school year OUR SCHOOL St. Andrew’s is a co-educational Episcopal K-12 day school, enrolling approximately 990 students on two campuses in Austin, Texas. The school strives to help young people from diverse racial, religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to achieve their potential not only in intellectual understanding but also in aesthetic sensitivity, physical well-being, and moral decisiveness so that they may lead productive, responsible lives, not only for themselves but also for their community.

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OUR MISSION St. Andrew's develops exemplary scholars, artists, athletes and servants in a loving Episcopal community who are curious, courageous and compassionate global citizens.

TO APPLY Please submit your resume and letter of interest to Michelle Roe, Director of Finance and Human Resources, didates who contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community are encouraged to apply. St. Andrew's is committed to providing equal opportunity in all personnel actions and in the administration of all policies and programs. St. Andrew's employs individuals without regard to race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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