Latin Teacher (7th Grade)

Liberty Classical Schools • Canton, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Classical Academy seeks a full-time 7th Grade Latin Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year at its Cherokee County campus in Canton, Georgia. The teacher is responsible for educating students, demonstrating high moral character, and mastering the subject taught. The role reports to the Lower School Dean of Academics and works collaboratively to create a safe, secure, and respectful learning environment. Instruction follows the Hillsdale scope and sequence and the school’s classical curriculum and pedagogy, with a focus on grammatical mastery, vocabulary development, translation, and connections to English and Western civilization. Classes typically include approximately 18–26 students.

The teacher will support Cherokee Classical Academy’s mission of developing students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum emphasizing virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. Candidates should also support the school’s vision and organizational values, including excellence in teaching and learning, community partnership, and the virtues the school seeks to teach: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

The position is full-time and benefits-eligible. Applicants should submit a letter of introduction, a CV or résumé, contact information for three character references, and—for faculty roles—a 300–500-word statement of educational philosophy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a fully accredited college.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Support for Cherokee Classical Academy’s mission, vision, and organizational values.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Georgia teaching certification is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Latin in alignment with the Hillsdale scope and sequence, emphasizing grammatical mastery, vocabulary development, translation, and connections to English and Western civilization.
• Use student data and assessments to inform instruction, identify learning gaps, and adjust teaching to support student growth and mastery.
• Plan lessons and deliver instruction to approximately 18–26 students according to the school’s classical curriculum and pedagogy.
• Develop and maintain a classroom climate and culture of joy, order, and wonder, and manage student misconduct promptly and appropriately.
• Engage professionally and charitably with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Model good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility.
• Develop and implement student interventions and collaborate with intervention specialists on the creation and implementation of student IEPs.
• Engage in professional development to deepen understanding of subject content and classical pedagogy.
• Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for eligible positions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Priority enrollment for children in the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time