St. Andrew’s School is an independent, all-boarding, Episcopal secondary school founded in 1929 to prepare students for lives of citizenship, service, and purpose.  

All students live, learn, and play in the natural beauty of our 2,200-acre campus, developing independence, character, mind, and spirit. At the center of our diverse community are curious, motivated student who are accepted without regard to their families’ means. Each young person is challenged and valued, and students are truly known by the life-long mentors who teach, coach, and advise them. Human connection, face to face, is the foundation of our program.  Friendship and joy define our spirit; “faith and learning” is our motto.

St. Andrew’s was founded in 1929 as an independent, Episcopal boarding school. The school

educates 315 students from around the world each year in an all-residential setting, and it

has a long-standing commitment to financial aid and socioeconomic diversity. Our students

and faculty come from a wide range of backgrounds, traditions, and experiences; and it is this

variety that creates a vibrant and exciting learning environment that makes our worlds

larger.

The St. Andrew’s Department of Classics seeks an additional, full-time instructor to teach Latin and ancient Greek at all levels. The department has a demonstrated track record of cross-disciplinary teaching, and we are especially interested in candidates whose training and/or professional experience allows them to contribute to other disciplines at the school: e.g., English, History, or Religious Studies and Philosophy. In January 2023, St. Andrew’s became the institutional home of The Classical Outlook, the leading peer-reviewed journal for teachers of Latin, Greek, and the ancient Mediterranean world. The department is thus a hub for the latest developments in teaching and learning, and candidates should show a lively interest in pedagogy, current scholarship in classical studies, and professional development.

Applicants should have at least a BA in Classical Studies or a closely related field with significant coursework in Latin and/or ancient Greek. A graduate degree and/or teaching experience is desirable, but not necessary. This position will also involve full participation in the extracurricular and student life programs of this residential community.

Responsibilities:

• Four class sections;
• Two seasons of athletic coaching or two seasons of a major, non-athletic extracurricular program;
• Dormitory duty once or twice a week;
• Weekend duty once every four weekends;
• Participation in school committees and activities.

 Job Requirements:

• Interested applicants should have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Studies or

a closely related field; teaching experience is beneficial, but not required.

• Applicants must have a passion for working with, and living in a community with adolescents.

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or canceled, or

disqualified from driving) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants with the experience to coach any of our sports programs will be given strong consideration in this search. Most notably, we are seeking coaches of squash, wrestling, field hockey, football, tennis, volleyball, crew, and basketball, but we are not limited to this. Applicants with these qualifications should highlight them in their application materials.

Conditions of Hire:

• A thorough background check, inclusive of fingerprinting and Child Protection Registry check is required as a condition of employment.

• Applicants must complete satisfactory reference checks, confirmation of compliance with federal and state employment laws, and any other required condition of employment.

To Apply:

St. Andrew’s School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse candidates of all backgrounds, faiths, and persuasions, and seek to foster an inclusive, welcoming community environment.

This job description is intended to describe the basic, critical elements of the job and should

not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume, philosophy of instruction,

and cover letter to Classics Department Chair, Dr. Phil Walsh at recruitment@standrews-de.org

Please visit our website to learn more about our School, and our philosophy of the Profession

of Boarding School Teaching at St. Andrew’s.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application

and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 285-4211.

TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. 

St. Andrew’s School is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

About St. Andrew's School of Delaware

Founded in 1929 with an unprecedented commitment to financial aid, St. Andrew's School is an Episcopal, all gender boarding school for students in grades 9 – 12 situated on 2,200 acres in Middletown, Delaware. Please visit www.standrews-de.org for more information.

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