Upper School Latin Teacher
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Education / Teaching
High School, Special Education Teacher
Bullis School seeks an
Upper School Latin Teacher
to contribute to our vibrant learning community starting in the 2025-26 academic year. As a member of the Upper School team, candidates should be interested in teaching a range of Latin courses from introductory through AP.This is a 10-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position reporting to the Chair of the World Language Department and Head of Upper School. The assignment includes teaching five classes, as well as leading co-curricular activities, including advising eight to twelve students.
Additional opportunities to supervise after-school activities are based on need and interest.
The Bullis World Languages program emphasizes acquisition, teaching toward proficiency, and assessing performance using Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs). Guided by the theory and principles of Comprehensible Input (CI), teachers build lessons that engage and challenge students as they grow toward an ability to function in the target language. Teachers employ their creativity to form interdisciplinary, cultural, and personal connections by incorporating a variety of media, such as novellas and blogs, in the target language.
Bullis students have opportunities to learn Spanish beginning in Lower School and Chinese, French, and Latin beginning in Middle School.
Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.
If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!
Duties & QualificationsEssential Functions
- Responsible for teaching five classes per academic year
- Co-curricular activities, including student advising, as assigned by division principal
- Ability to teach several levels concurrently, from Latin I to Latin IV levels
- Apply a holistic approach to achieving an inclusive environment where differences are valued and respected
- Use technology to blend learning and engage students in active, experiential, and hands‑on learning
- Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional philosophy
- Create a positive environment for students to learn effectively
- Attend Upper School division and Foreign Language department meetings
- Committed to staying up to date on current pedagogical practices and field‑related trends
- Communicate with parents, school counselors and administrators on students’ progress, as needed and appropriate
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standard and provide timely feedback and grades to students
- Ability to use the student learning management system to provide feedback, grades, and assignments to students
Other Duties
Other tasks as assigned by the World Languages Department Chair and/orHead of Upper School
Qualities of a Bullis Teacher
An appreciation and respect for high school‑aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike
Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
- Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
- Detail‑oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Classics, Classical Languages or related field
Minimum of two years prior teaching experience
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Classics, Classical Languages or related field
- Direct experience with Classical culture is highly desirable
- Experience with Integrated Performance Assessments is highly desirable
- Proficiency with Windows and Apple OS, Microsoft Office, cloud computing (Google Docs, etc.), and other productivity and media software
Compensation and benefits are competitive, with an anticipated annual salary range of $65,000 to $ 95,000
Benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer‑provided basic life insurance
Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability
401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution, up to 7% of annual compensation
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