What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Latin/Classics Teacher position at The Episcopal Academy?
The Opportunity
The Classics Department at The Episcopal Academy seeks a Latin teacher and Middle School advisor who is passionate about Classics and eager to share their enthusiasm with our students. The position includes teaching and advising at the Middle School level and our new colleague will immerse themself in the learning and lives of the Middle School students. This educator is collaborative and transformative in cultivating a curriculum and environment that reflects, includes, and celebrates all students.
Who You Are
A risk-taker and a problem solver, you see each lesson as an opportunity to create a rich narrative about the value of Latin and Classics to the students. Embodying a growth mindset, you possess:
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Deep commitment to building and sustaining inclusive learning spaces;
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A student-centered approach to teaching and learning, with an emphasis on delivering engaging lessons designed to meet the needs of our students;
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Enthusiasm for collaboratively developing a curriculum that is grounded in the reading method and is not necessarily connected to a single textbook series;
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Passion for teaching methods that foster student agency, project-based learning, and various forms of authentic assessment;
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An ability to connect with and guide students in a small advisory group and,
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Interest in educating the whole child by participating in extracurricular activities.
A Little More About Us
A school of over 1300 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, of which 30% identify as students of color, Episcopal takes a holistic approach to educating all students in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in The Stripes, our curriculum is designed to enable students to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity.
While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:
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Be student-centered, embrace school life and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
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Embody and live The Stripes.
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Consistently maintain high standards for their own work and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
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Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and sees others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.
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Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume, and list of three references as pdf documents
Position Term Begins: 2025-2026 School Year
