MSHS Latin Teacher

Middle and High School Latin Teacher Role Description Position Overview

The Highlands School is an independent Catholic college prep school servicing families from all over the Dallas Metroplex. We are looking to expand our team of Christ centered educators in the following discipline(s):
Middle and High School Latin Teacher.

• Firm knowledge of the Latin grammar and culture and enthusiasm for the study
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to transmit knowledge and stimulate a desire to learn
• Excellent social qualities
• Firm and kind character
• Capacity for managing
• Practicing Catholic with an excellent moral reputation and apostolic zeal for working for the Church
• Honest and faithful to the school

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of students
• Exercising students in the development of their intellectual skills and abilities
• Motivating students to continue personal improvement
• Marking work and giving timely and appropriate feedback; communicating any issues to parents and your supervisor
• Maintaining constant supervision and discipline among students in their care inside and outside the classroom
• Maintaining an effective and formative learning environment within the classroom according to school guidelines; monitoring classroom and school environment to ensure it remains safe and in good condition
• Maintaining appropriate records of student progress and development including report cards; recommending students for awards
• Keeping up-to-date with developments in the subject area and new resources and methods; devising and writing new materials in support of the approved curriculum
• Selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment appropriate for achieving student formation objectives
• Devising and adapting resources to suit the formation needs of students; assisting students with learning and behavior difficulties to overcome them; supporting students one-on-one through academic or personal difficulties
• Preparing students for standardized tests; administering and invigilating tests
• Assisting in the preparation and coordination of classroom-based and school-wide celebrations, activities, academic contests and formation programs
• Managing student behavior in the classroom and on school grounds applying appropriate and effective motivational discipline measures in cases of inappropriate behavior; informing the Dean of Student Life in a timely manner of any student behavior infractions
• Supervising and supporting the work of any assigned teacher assistant; mentoring any assigned teachers
• Fulfilling student supervision duties as assigned directing student transitions between classes in a silent and orderly manner
• Participating in and organizing extracurricular programs and activities as assigned; motivating students to actively participate
• Participating in regular one-on-one grade-level and departmental meetings; participating in parent-teacher meetings, parent conferences, etc. as directed by your supervisor
• Making continual progress in personal professional growth and development; actively participating in all school-sponsored training activities