What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle/Upper School Latin Teacher - Full Time position at Columbia Independent School?
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
- Provide regular feedback (written and verbal) to students and parents
- Update course pages and electronic grade books regularly
- Prepare progress reports and conduct conferences for students and parents
- Collaborate with other departments on cross-curricular connections.
- Attend faculty, divisional, and departmental meetings as scheduled
- Support the mission of the school through teaching, advising, and participating as a
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,
- Attend professional development opportunities
- Model life-long learning through personal and professional growth
- Serve as an ambassador for the school at Open Houses and other admissions or public
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
- Commitment to the success of every student
- Proven collaborator and team member
- Innovative and optimistic thinker
- Life-long learner with a growth mindset
Salary : $36,900 - $46,700