Part-Time Middle School Latin Teacher

St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers-sponsored school for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

St. John’s seeks to hire a part‑time Latin teacher to teach three sections of middle school Latin. One of the courses is a co‑taught class with a religious studies teacher covering the history, culture, and stories found in the Gospels and the Roman Empire. The ideal candidate can teach all levels of Latin language, literature, and culture, using technology to enhance learning.

Experience with the ACL Standards for Classical Language Learning and communicative, comprehensible Latin teaching methods is preferred.

• Content Expertise:
  Experience teaching Latin language, literature and culture, with a global perspective; collaborative curriculum development and engaging lessons incorporating authentic learning approaches.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Consistently and effectively communicates with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Inclusive Mindset:
  Commitment to multiculturalism and diversity reflected in classroom practice, communication, and curricular decisions.
• Student‑Centeredness:
  Deep appreciation for student‑centered, engaging, and innovative teaching practices; balances academic content with whole‑student development.
• Collegiality:
  Regular collaboration with colleagues to meet learners' needs.
• Value‑Add Orientation:
  Self‑directed, solution‑oriented, work‑ethical, and willing to contribute to school‑wide initiatives beyond the classroom.
• Enthusiastic:
  Joyful about work with a balanced perspective and enthusiasm for daily school life.

• Minimum of 1–3 years of teaching experience (or applicable practicum).
• Bachelor’s degree in Latin education / language, literature, or culture (master’s preferred).
• Fluency in Latin is required.

• Standing/sitting for long periods.
• Adaptive to frequent changes in position throughout the day.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or by telephone.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and performing first aid and CPR.
• Vision: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and expect a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity in classroom practice and student engagement.