Reports to: Middle and Upper School Director

Job Summary

Columbia Independent School is currently seeking a Latin teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
This
Latin, one section of Latin IV, one section of Latin Readings, and one section of AP Latin. We use the
Cambridge Latin Course and cover Units 1 and 2 in middle school; Unit 3 is used for Latin III; Unit 4
is used for Latin IV; de bello Gallico is covered in Latin Readings and Virgil’s Aeneid in AP Latin. The
teacher must have a deep understanding of the classical world as well as a love and enthusiasm for
the subject that can be transferred to middle and upper school students.

Columbia, Missouri

CIS is a charming, growing school of 400, Jr K-12, located in a mid-sized city halfway between the
major metropolitan areas of St. Louis and Kansas City. Columbia is home to the flagship University
of Missouri, and so offers all the amenities of a college town—and a populace that values
education, cultural opportunities, award-winning restaurants, and collegiate athletics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach beginning and advanced levels of Latin
• Update and create curriculum in conjunction with the departmental goals
• Work with students on an individual basis (as needed) outside of regularly scheduled class

member of the faculty

Other Duties

• Serve as an advisor for an academic club or social activity
• Provide support for and chaperone middle or upper school functions (field trips, socials,

relations activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Classical Studies (emphasis in Latin); Master’s degree preferred
• Teaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated passion for working with students in the middle and upper school and an