Middle School Latin Teacher (2025-26 School Year)

Porter-Gaud is an Episcopal, coeducational day school serving more than 1,000 students in grades 1-12. The O'Quinn Schools of Porter-Gaud serve an additional 600 preschool students from age two through kindergarten. Porter-Gaud is seeking a Middle School Latin Teacher who will be responsible for Latin instruction in grades 5 through 8 based upon the curriculum prescribed by the World Languages Department. An ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Latin and in Classical cultures, instilling an appreciation and enthusiasm for Latin scholarship. Contingent upon student enrollment, the teacher will have up to five Latin classes at a variety of levels and student abilities. Faculty are also expected to commit both to the enrichment of students and to the greater Porter-Gaud community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach up to five sections of Latin, in congruence with curriculum requirements and objectives, making effective use of technology, textbooks, and other instructional materials as appropriate.
• Establish and actively maintain a class environment where excellence is honored and respectful interactions between and among students are valued.
• Work with students to develop a love of learning, a sense of academic integrity, and a thoughtful work ethic.
• Inspire a love of, and appreciation for, languages and diverse cultures.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and assessments which accommodate multiple learning styles.
• Maintain flexibility and fluidity with technology to incorporate Zoom/Google Meet, 1:1 iPad program, use of Apple TV, etc.
• Participate as an active team member within the World Languages Department, including the Middle and Middle School divisions, and the school community as a whole.
• Serve as advisor to Middle School students.
• Sponsor the Latin Club.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A major or minor in Latin or Classical studies is preferred.The School highly values advanced degrees, such as Master's and Doctorates, and considers them not only in determining compensation but also when selecting and prioritizing candidates.
• A thorough knowledge of Latin vocabulary and syntax.
• Expertise in teaching methodologies and assessment techniques for Middle School students.
• Expertise with the use of technology in the classroom.
• Experience teaching Latin at the middle and/or Middle School level is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to support the school's diversity and inclusion efforts.

A Successful Candidate will:

• Appreciate and enjoy interacting with adolescents and partnering with families in student academic development.
• Exhibit organization, self-motivation, and punctuality.
• Exhibit effective communication and interaction with all constituencies within the school.
• Exhibit willingness to contribute to the life of an independent school community.

Reporting: The Latin Teacher will report directly to the Head of Middle School and take direction from the World Language Department Chair.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Porter-Gaud is a Christian community that seeks to love and serve faculty, staff, students, and families of all faith backgrounds. Therefore, all Porter-Gaud employees will honor the God-given dignity of each member of our community. They will display a continuous commitment to developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills to engage in appropriate and effective communication with students, colleagues, and families from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We desire candidates who will contribute to the school's efforts to continue creating a more inclusive and equitable community where all individuals can develop a sense of belonging.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to increasing the racial, ethnic, and religious diversity of our faculty and staff. The School welcomes applicants who would bring additional dimensions to the School's teaching mission. In accordance with law, Porter-Gaud School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. We hold our employees to the highest possible standards. All employees are subject to extensive background check screenings and must sign our code of conduct. We strive to monitor employees while interacting with students. We take any inappropriate interactions between students and employees seriously and are committed to mandatory reporting standards as required by law. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any allegation or case of abuse.

About Porter-Gaud School

Porter-Gaud School is a 1-12 co-ed independent school in Charleston, SC. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable community in which all individuals can contribute to school life and develop a sense of belonging.

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