Classical Languages Instructor

Position Summary

The Classical Languages department seeks a passionate and energetic teacher to fill a full-time, regular teaching position beginning academic year 2026-27. Candidates should be interested in being part of a collaborative group of teachers and working with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community. Successful applications will demonstrate candidates’ ability and willingness to be active participants in the Academy's academic, extracurricular, and residential programs.

Candidates should be prepared to teach Latin and Ancient Greek. We especially encourage applicants with demonstrable knowledge of and facility with the two languages, and ideally among the authors we teach.

• An advanced degree in Classical Languages, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting is preferred. Equivalent experience or recent pertinent academic study may be considered.
• Commitment to embrace fully the value of unified teaching objectives through common syllabi and grading practices and to work together to develop and edit common course materials.
• Willingness to chaperone study tours during vacation; some knowledge of Italian a plus.
• Connection to larger Classical Languages community via committee work on local or national chapters and/or interest in supporting Classics clubs at school or the JCL convention, or interest in growth in some of these areas.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

We encourage all interested applicants to review the Classical Languages Department course catalogue, which can be found on pages 8-13 of the Courses of Instruction available here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Phillips Exeter Academy offers students numerous opportunities to explore their interests and identities through various student-led clubs and athletic programs. We seek well-rounded faculty who have a demonstrated commitment to engaging with students beyond the classroom and contributing to a vibrant campus life through participation in extracurricular activities.

At the time of posting, the following areas of specific need for the  school year have been identified:

• Student-led Club & Activities Advisers:
  Hindu Society;
  Robotics team;
  La Alianza Latina affinity group, The Exonian (newspaper)
• Interscholastic Athletics:
  Crew/rowing;
  Water Polo;
  Squash;
  Track;
  Field Hockey

As a residential school that offers a wide range of extracurricular experiences to our students, the general areas below need ongoing adult support. Please click the links to learn more about available programs and opportunities.

• Clubs & Activities
• Interscholastic Athletics

In your cover letter, please describe any experience you have supporting extracurricular programs, particularly those that align with our current needs or general offerings. If you have not had experience in any of these areas, please identify related education or experience, or other aspects of independent school life to which you are well-suited to support.

While individual responsibilities will vary from one faculty position to another, the major job duties of all faculty members include the following.  to learn more about living and working at Phillips Exeter.

• Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Faculty demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Teaching:
  Faculty teach four classes per trimester. All classes are student-centered discussions around a Harkness table. To meet the intellectual needs of the school’s talented and highly motivated students, Exeter teachers are dedicated to daily preparation for the best possible classes.
• Extracurricular
  
  Activities:
  
  Faculty actively participate in the school’s broad offering of activities (e.g. coaching, advising student clubs, and/or committee work).
• Residential Life:
  Faculty typically reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating Exeter’s community-centered student dormitory life. Each…