Latin Teacher: Brookline High School [SY25-26]; Full-Time

Mafla; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate Latin Teacher for Brookline High School. The role involves teaching high school students, fostering cultural understanding, and engaging in community service. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a valid teaching license. Join us in inspiring students to become global citizens through language learning.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience teaching high school students in the USA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ACTFL proficiency guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Teaching grades 9-12 World Language lessons.
• Tutoring students and participating in faculty meetings.
• Regular community and department duties.

Skills

Communication

Cultural Competency

Classroom Management

Education

Master’s degree

Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure

Job description

Position Title: Latin Teacher: Brookline High School [SY25-26]; Full-Time

Start Date: 08/28/2025
End Date:

Location: Brookline High School

Job Information:

We are looking for an energetic teacher who will support our program’s mission, vision and goals:

The Brookline World Language Program inspires all students to better understand themselves, each other, and the world by learning another language and its cultures in order to to become more engaged local and global citizens.

The mission of the Brookline 6-12 World Language Program is to guide students in their language development and multicultural understanding. Students engage in purposeful communication in a safe, welcoming environment. They learn about themselves, their peers, their community and the world through the use of thematic units that support comprehension.

GOAL 1: Language Development – Students will understand and then produce spoken and written language in order to interact with others. Over time, language will increase in complexity and students will be able to interact in a wider range of situations.

GOAL 2: Understanding Perspectives – Cultural competency is crucial to linguistic proficiency as well as understanding oneself and others. Therefore, students will explore and celebrate the perspectives and practices of multiple cultures including their own. They will apply their cultural understandings to reinforce and expand their knowledge in other academic subjects.

GOAL 3: Community Engagement – Students will become agents of change who are prepared to serve and lead in their local and global communities. They will be empowered to promote equity and cross-cultural understanding in an increasingly complex world.

Duties include but are not limited to:
Teaching grades 9-12 World Language lessons (4 classes)
Multi-modal instruction in the ACTFL modes of communication
Tutoring a small group of students, or providing support in a WL class (1 class)
Participation in monthly World Language meetings and/or weekly Faculty meetings
Regular community and department duties

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications:
Ability to effectively lead World Language classes [Latin]Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree.
3 years’ experience teaching high school students in the United States of America.
Demonstrated knowledge of the pedagogy for teaching foreign language to secondary aged students with an emphasis on reading proficiency in Latin.
Demonstrated knowledge of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and ability to design lessons to help learners progress towards performance targets.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of materials and modes of instruction, including the use of technology and access to online authentic resources.
Demonstrated effective techniques for classroom management.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, caregivers, colleagues and community members.
Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure needed for the language and grade levels. Foreign Language [Latin], Grades 5-12
Keen organizational skills.

Language/Languages: Latin

Application Instructions: Please apply via this link: https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5160843