Teacher of Latin (Temporary Leave Replacement)

The Pennington School•Pennington, NJ

7d•$4,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pennington School seeks a Teacher of Latin to serve as a temporary leave replacement to teach classes in Grades 8-12 from August 13 to December 20, 2026. Essential Duties: Teach four sections of Latin: Latin I-IV Work to elicit individual excellence in every student, moving the student toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding Embrace student-centered teaching practices and backward design in curriculum planning Favor a linguistic communicative approach where permanent interactions promote higher proficiency levels of students Demonstrate warmth, collegiality, humor, and industry in interactions with students, colleagues, and parents Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to working in and fostering the Pennington School community

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Classical Studies or related subject area
Minimum of two years' experience teaching and proven ability to teach all levels of classical languages to high school students; independent school experience preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills in the classic languages as well as English; full command of Latin
Experience with various cultures from work or study abroad, and commitment to making culture a fundamental part of one's teaching practice
Experience integrating technology into the curriculum
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Enthusiasm for working with students in and out of the classroom
Desire to be a member of a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
Interest in a boarding school environment
Ability to work with a variety of learning styles
A positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor
The ability to walk up and down stairs is required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
independent school experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teach four sections of Latin: Latin I-IV
Work to elicit individual excellence in every student, moving the student toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding
Embrace student-centered teaching practices and backward design in curriculum planning
Favor a linguistic communicative approach where permanent interactions promote higher proficiency levels of students
Demonstrate warmth, collegiality, humor, and industry in interactions with students, colleagues, and parents
Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to working in and fostering the Pennington School community
Leading a club, or coaching a team.
Attendance at School events that may include occasional weekends and evenings is also required.