Teacher of Latin; Replacement

The Pennington School seeks a Teacher of Latin to serve as a temporary leave replacement to teach classes in Grades 8-12 from August 13 to December 20, 2026.

• Teach four sections of Latin:
  Latin I-IV
• Work to elicit individual excellence in every student, moving the student toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding
• Embrace student-centered teaching practices and backward design in curriculum planning
• Favor a linguistic communicative approach where permanent interactions promote higher proficiency levels of students
• Demonstrate warmth, collegiality, humor, and industry in interactions with students, colleagues, and parents
• Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to working in and fostering the Pennington School community

• Bachelor's degree in Classical Studies or related subject area; master's degree preferred
• Minimum of two years' experience teaching and proven ability to teach all levels of classical languages to high school students; independent school experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the classic languages as well as English; full command of Latin
• Experience with various cultures from work or study abroad, and commitment to making culture a fundamental part of one's teaching practice
• Experience integrating technology into the curriculum
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for working with students in and out of the classroom
• Desire to be a member of a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Interest in a boarding school environment
• Ability to work with a variety of learning styles
• A positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor

• Additional responsibilities for this position may include leading a club, or coaching a team.
• Attendance at School events that may include occasional weekends and evenings is also required.

This position is a temporary, exempt role working in person, Monday through Friday, with additional hours required as needed. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements at

The minimum monthly salary for this position is $4,000. The actual offer may be higher, commensurate with skills and experience. The Pennington School offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life, short-term, and long-term disability programs, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

This position is located at our 55-acre campus in Pennington, NJ. The ability to walk up and down stairs is required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators. The Pennington School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.