Long Term Substitute Latin Faculty

DescriptionThaden School now seeks a Long-term Substitute Latin faculty member to implement innovative, inclusive curricula and support students as they develop their linguistic understanding, inquiry, and critical thinking skills. This part-time position runs from late November through early March, with an anticipated commitment of 20-25 hours per week.

Role and Responsibilities

Teach three sections of Middle and Upper School Latin courses.

Serve on a grade-level team to support the socioemotional, academic, and intellectual development of students.

Employ standards-based instructional and assessment practices.

Serve as an Advisor to a small group of students (includes academic coaching, facilitating conversations on social justice and cultural competency, supporting the development of skills, and frequent communication with parents).

Sponsor a student club.

Support community-based learning and outdoor education trips.

Participate in faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences.

Support all school programs as needed.

Additional duties as assigned.

QualificationsSkills, Qualifications, and Attributes

• Experience teaching Latin in Middle and Upper School. Spoken Latin is a plus but not required for the role.
• Mastery in the subject matter (a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required).
• Ability to communicate high expectations and standards for student learning.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to adolescent challenges.
• Ability to think broadly and creatively about student-centered learning.
• Commitment to providing detailed feedback on student work in a timely manner.
• Commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to scope and sequence student learning experiences in collaboration with other faculty
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

Physical Requirements

• Job frequently requires standing, walking, and handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Some work performed outside is exposed to changing weather conditions.