Description

Bullis School seeks an Upper School Latin Teacher to contribute to our vibrant learning community starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Candidates should be capable of, and interested in, teaching students in classes ranging from Latin I to Latin V/VI, and potentially AP, for grades 9-12. Responsibilities include teaching five classes, contributing to department initiatives, and advising. Additional opportunities to supervise after-school activities are based on need and interest. This is a 10-month position reporting to the Upper School World Language Department Chair.

The Bullis Upper School 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.

Duties & Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Responsible for teaching five classes per academic year
• Co-curricular activities, including student advising, as assigned by division principal
• Ability to teach several levels concurrently, from Latin I to Latin IV levels
• Apply a holistic approach to achieving an inclusive environment where differences are valued and respected
• Use technology to blend learning and engage students in active, experiential, and hands-on learning
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional philosophy
• Create a positive environment for students to learn effectively
• Attend Upper School division and Foreign Language department meetings
• Committed to staying up to date on current pedagogical practices and field-related trends
• Communicate with parents, school counselors and administrators on students’ progress, as needed and appropriate
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standard and provide timely feedback and grades to students
• Ability to use the student learning management system to provide feedback, grades, and assignments to students

Other Duties

• Other tasks as assigned by the World Languages Department Chair and/or Head of Upper School
• Continued professional development endeavors

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

Education and Experience

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