Long Term Substitute Latin Faculty

Thaden School; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Thaden School in Bentonville, AR seeks a Long-term Substitute Latin faculty member to implement innovative curricula and support students as they develop their linguistic understanding, inquiry, and critical thinking skills. This part-time position runs from late November through early March, with an anticipated commitment of 20-25 hours per week.

Teach three sections of Middle and Upper School Latin courses, serve on a grade-level team, and provide detailed feedback on student work.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Latin in Middle and Upper School.
• Spoken Latin is a plus but not required.
• Ability to communicate high expectations for student learning.
• Commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach three sections of Middle and Upper School Latin courses.
• Serve on a grade-level team to support students' development.
• Employ standards-based instructional and assessment practices.
• Advise a small group of students with academic coaching and communication with parents.
• Sponsor a student club and support learning activities.

Skills

Latin teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bentonville - Bentonville, AR 72712Thaden School now seeks a Long-term Substitute Latin faculty member to implement innovative, inclusive curricula and support students as they develop their linguistic understanding, inquiry, and critical thinking skills. This part-time position runs from late November through early March, with an anticipated commitment of 20-25 hours per week.

Role and Responsibilities

• Teach three sections of Middle and Upper School Latin courses.
• Serve on a grade-level team to support the socioemotional, academic, and intellectual development of students.
• Employ standards-based instructional and assessment practices.
• Serve as an Advisor to a small group of students (includes academic coaching, facilitating conversations on social justice and cultural competency, supporting the development of skills, and frequent communication with parents).
• Sponsor a student club.
• Support community-based learning and outdoor education trips.
• Participate in faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
• Support all school programs as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes

• Experience teaching Latin in Middle and Upper School. Spoken Latin is a plus but not required for the role.
• Mastery in the subject matter (a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required).
• Ability to communicate high expectations and standards for student learning.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to adolescent challenges.
• Ability to think broadly and creatively about student-centered learning.
• Commitment to providing detailed feedback on student work in a timely manner.
• Commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to scope and sequence student learning experiences in collaboration with other faculty
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

Physical Requirements

• Job frequently requires standing, walking, and handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Some work performed outside is exposed to changing weather conditions.