Latin/Debate Teacher (2025-2026)

Classical Charter Schools•New York, NY

13d•$52,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

All Classical faculty (teachers) share the undying belief that maximizing student achievement and development is at the core of our work. Our teachers commit to our mission and drive to meet key responsibilities through: Curriculum & Instruction Studying, practicing, and executing lessons that influence scholars to master daily standard-aligned objectives, faithfully using our rigorous, classical curriculum Leading instruction across several grades in Latin and Debate Revising lessons for clarity, rigor and relevance, with guidance and support from instructional coaches Leading all scholars to gap-closing academic gains: scholars must achieve mastery and advanced mastery of grade-level New York State Standards to succeed to and through college Data Analysis Collecting and analyzing academic and behavior data to pinpoint scholar needs Collaborating in teams and with coaches to resolve challenges and implement instructional improvements driven by quantitative and qualitative data Culture Establishing and maintaining a highly structured classroom culture where scholars demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship Building positive and empowering relationships with scholars to create a warm and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and joy daily Partnering with colleagues and scholars’ families to communicate progress towards goals and celebrating successes

Requirements

An undergraduate or graduate degree in history, Classics, middle school education or a related degree or least 3 years of teaching experience
Have experience teaching Latin
Maintain strong classroom management skills
Hold certification in Education or have a degree in Education, History, or a related degree
Have experience teaching, reading, and speaking Latin
Show alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills
Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency

Nice To Haves

Have experience teaching at a high-performing charter school
Have experience working in a charter school

Responsibilities

Studying, practicing, and executing lessons that influence scholars to master daily standard-aligned objectives, faithfully using our rigorous, classical curriculum
Leading instruction across several grades in Latin and Debate
Revising lessons for clarity, rigor and relevance, with guidance and support from instructional coaches
Leading all scholars to gap-closing academic gains: scholars must achieve mastery and advanced mastery of grade-level New York State Standards to succeed to and through college
Collecting and analyzing academic and behavior data to pinpoint scholar needs
Collaborating in teams and with coaches to resolve challenges and implement instructional improvements driven by quantitative and qualitative data
Establishing and maintaining a highly structured classroom culture where scholars demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship
Building positive and empowering relationships with scholars to create a warm and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and joy daily
Partnering with colleagues and scholars’ families to communicate progress towards goals and celebrating successes