Bullis School seeks an Upper School Latin Teacher to contribute to our vibrant learning community starting in the 2025-26 academic year. As a member of the Upper School team, candidates should be interested in teaching a range of Latin courses from introductory through AP. This is a 10-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position reporting to the Chair of the World Language Department and Head of Upper School. The assignment includes teaching five classes, as well as leading co-curricular activities, including advising eight to twelve students. Additional opportunities to supervise after-school activities are based on need and interest. 

The Bullis World Languages program emphasizes acquisition, teaching toward proficiency, and assessing performance using Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs). Guided by the theory and principles of Comprehensible Input (CI), teachers build lessons that engage and challenge students as they grow toward an ability to function in the target language. Teachers employ their creativity to form interdisciplinary, cultural, and personal connections by incorporating a variety of media, such as novellas and blogs, in the target language. Bullis students have opportunities to learn Spanish beginning in Lower School and Chinese, French, and Latin beginning in Middle School.

Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school of 1,020 students in grades K-12 situated on 102 acres in Potomac, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.  Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision for creating a learning environment in which students thrive in their pursuit of self-discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world. We are proud of our culture of growth and innovation and support faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion training and education.  To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School please click here.

Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.  We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.

If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!

Qualities of a Bullis Teacher

• An appreciation and respect for high school-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike 
• Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
• Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
• An ability to create learning environments that encourage risk-taking and deep learning for students with a range of learning abilities using a variety of methods and technology
• Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage numerous small and large tasks
• Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth in the field of teaching and working with young people
• Development and delivery of highly engaging, innovative lessons in course-aligned teams

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Latin, Classics, or a related field
• Proficiency in reading Latin at an Intermediate or higher level

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Latin, Classics, or a related field 
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Latin at an Intermediate or higher level
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in middle or secondary education 
• Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment 
• Teaching certificates are not required

Compensation and benefits are competitive, with an anticipated annual salary range of $65,000 to $ 95,000

 Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-provided basic life insurance
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution, up to 7% of annual compensation

Search Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials upon receipt. We will keep applicants informed of their status throughout the process.

Bullis School is committed to staff diversity, equality, and continued professional growth. Bullis School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bullis School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

About Bullis School

Bullis School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school for students in grades K-12 situated on a beautiful 102-acre campus in Potomac, MD, and is home to a full range of state-of-the-art facilities for learning, arts, discovery, and athletics.

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