Upper School Latin Teacher

UPPER SCHOOL LATIN TEACHER
 

Employee Type: Full-time or Part-time
Date Prepared: 2/20/2026
Reports To: Upper School Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt

OVERVIEW:
The Upper School Latin Teacher provides Latin language instruction to Logic School (Middle School) and Rhetoric (High School) students as the foundation for a robust classical education and future language learning. He/she works collaboratively with the Upper School Principal and Upper School teaching team to build a vibrant language program at Augustine Classical Academy. He/she animates ACA’s mission and the Latin language by delivering engaging lessons, integrating the Christian faith and learning, building a partnership with families, and growing professionally in a community of fellow learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Latin Instruction
Facilitate core Latin courses for Logic and Rhetoric School students.
Design and facilitate an advanced elective Latin course for 11th and 12th grade students.
Provide additional strategies and resources for struggling students and for gifted/advanced students.
Maintain a clean, orderly, joyful learning environment at all times.
Grade and return all student work within one week of its original submission.
Participate in regular (monthly, unless otherwise specified) teacher-curriculum meetings.
Participate in ACA’s Master Teacher Development program or other required staff development; attend staff development and in-service meetings.
Provide grade-specific and Latin-specific feedback to ACA administration.

Partnership with Parents
Participate in parent-related special events throughout the year (e.g., Exordium, Speech Meet).
Maintain regular communication with parents through weekly updates, progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and informal interactions.
Respond to parent communications in a timely manner.
Strive to resolve any parental concerns.
Learn parent names and greet parents personally as opportunity presents.

Support of ACA Mission, Culture, and Teaching Efforts
Model school values and culture; lead by example.
Cultivate a solutions-oriented outlook, a mentality of proactive action rather than reaction, a balance of excellence and grace, and a demeanor that glorifies God.
Cultivate camaraderie and team-building with fellow employees.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (minimum); Master’s degree preferred.
Ability to commit to ACA mission, statement of faith, and employee standards of conduct.
Three or more years of classroom teaching experience.
Familiarity with classical Christian education (preferred) and willingness to be trained in the classical Christian educational model.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
$35,000–$65,000 annual salary depending on experience, qualifications, and teaching load (part-time or full-time).
PTO: Two to four full days per year, depending on teaching load (in addition to days the school is closed).
Sick Leave: Three to six full days per year, depending on teaching load.
Partially sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance plans (60% for full-time employees and 50% for dependents; 50% for part-time employees working 20+ hours/week).
Life insurance: $25,000.
Reduced ACA tuition for dependents (10% for part-time; 20% for full-time).
Employee Continuing Education Tuition Benefit with Colorado Christian University.