Latin Teacher

Westminster School; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent boarding school in Connecticut seeks an associate teacher for Latin. The position involves teaching four sections of Latin without additional duties. A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree along with experience at the secondary level is preferred. The school fosters a diverse community and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Interested candidates should apply by sending a resume and cover letter to the Dean of Faculty.

Qualifications

• Applicants should expect to teach four sections of Latin without additional duties.
• A master's degree and previous experience with secondary level students are preferred.
• Commitment to Westminster School’s values and inclusive community.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of Latin.
• Prepare lesson plans and educational materials.

Skills

Strong background in Latin

Experience with secondary level students

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Westminster School, one of the leading small independent boarding schools in the country, is a diverse, co‑educational high school, a close‑knit community of 95 faculty and 420 students (75 percent boarding, 25 percent day students) set on a 200‑acre campus in Simsbury, Connecticut. Since its founding in 1888, Westminster School has been committed to the core values of community, character, balance, and involvement. Our motto – virtute et numine – by grit and grace – defines and distinguishes the Westminster experience, our community, and our alumni.

This position is for an associate teacher. Applicants should expect to teach four sections of Latin without additional duties.

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree and previous experience with students at the secondary level are preferred. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Latin. Salary is competitive. Housing is not provided, and benefits are limited. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and a list of references to Lee Huguley, Dean of Faculty at [e-mail].

Westminster School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates of color. Westminster School reaffirms its long‑standing nondiscriminatory policy and employs individuals of any race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry and/or disability to all the rights privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available at Westminster. Westminster does not discriminate in its hiring, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, or athletic and other school‑administered programs.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

In keeping with our support for a diverse community, Westminster abides by all applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national and ethnic origin, ancestry and/or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school‑administered programs. Westminster admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School.

995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, Connecticut 06070
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