Upper Elementary Latin Teacher

The mission of The Vanguard School at is to help guide students in development of their character and academic potential through academically rigorous, content-rich educational programs. 

Valuable Final Product:  Student understanding of Latin that furthers the development of character and intellect. 

General Purpose:  The Latin teacher is responsible for developing students’ academic excellence and virtue by creating a positive culture of inquiry and learning and providing students with challenging and meaningful learning activities and experiences. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Demonstrates subject matter knowledge:

• Written command of classical Latin, including knowledge of classical pronunciation and classical roots
• Knowledge of culturally and historically significant literary and non-literary texts and authors associated with ancient Rome
• Age-appropriate literature, songs, and games in Latin
• Characteristics of elementary reading and writing pedagogy in Lain
• Similarities and differences between the target language and English
• Theories of, and differences between, first and second language acquisition in elementary students
• Knowledge of the other arts (historical traditions, genres, and major artists) associated with ancient Rome
• Knowledge of the political, social, and intellectual history of ancient Rome

Plans curriculum and instruction

Delivers effective instruction

Manages classroom climate and operation

Promotes achievement

Meets professional responsibilities

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor degree, preferably in the Latin, with at least 24 semester hours in content area

Experience: 

• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required