Georgetown Day School seeks a part-time Latin teacher for our High School program. The ideal candidate will independently and collaboratively plan and deliver two foundational, intermediate, or advanced-level Latin courses aligning with GDS curricula. These lesson plans and assessments will feature clear learning goals, engaging assignments, and instructional materials fostering physical, mental, and social development.

Division: High School
Department: World Languages
Location: On-site at 4200 Davenport Street, NW, Washington, DC
Start Date: August 18, 2025
Status: Part-time, salaried, non-exempt
Salary Range: Varies based on years of experience.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develops engaging and inclusive Latin lesson plans, activities, and assessments that integrate language, literature, and ancient Mediterranean cultures, promoting critical thinking and anti-oppression pedagogy.

• Collaborates with colleagues to share best practices and enhance the Latin and World Language programs.

• Creates a student-centered classroom that fosters intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, and safe learning for all.

• Establishes clear routines and evidence-based strategies for managing behavior and promoting a positive learning environment.

• Employs research-based instructional practices and technology to optimize student learning.

• Monitors student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing effective feedback.

• Designs, administers and evaluates assessments to measure student understanding.

• Communicates effectively with students, parents, staff, and the school community.

• Actively participates in professional development and faculty meetings.

• Supervises students in various settings, contributing to a positive school culture.

• Attends scheduled events and demonstrates professional commitment.

• Adapts to changing needs and meets deadlines consistently.

• Maintains regular attendance and adheres to school policies.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities 

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate. Other duties outside this description may be assigned as necessary. 

Experience, Education, and Licensure

• A Bachelor's degree in Latin or Classics is required. 

• Post-baccalaureate or Master's degree 

• Teaching experience preferred.

Skills 

• A student-centered educator

• Demonstrates critical thinking, effective communication, and a positive attitude

• Committed to developing students’ critical thinking and growth 

• Knowledgeable about adolescents' intellectual, social, and emotional development

• Have excellent interpersonal skills 
  
  

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org.

A summary of employee benefits are available on the GDS website: https://www.gds.org/about/careers-at-gds

As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.

About Georgetown Day School

Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. Governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the parent body and administered by an appointed Head of School, it was founded by seven families who wanted to create a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to a value system emphasizing appreciation and respect for others. Believing that diversity was the ground out of which all deep and rich learning occurs, they established a school where all children would be welcome, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves. Today, the School's philosophy, programs, and position in the national educational landscape strongly reflect its roots. Having grown from 12 children in 1945 to 1075 students in PK-12 today, GDS is recognized as one of Washington, D.C.’s and the nation’s most dynamic educational institutions. Since the school’s founding, GDS has called eight different locations home. In the fall of 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools were all joined on one extraordinary campus.

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