Middle School Latin Teacher

Job Description

About our School:
Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology rich school. Thus teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers at St. Michael's Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to critically think, reflect, explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community, on two campuses, with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit

Our values: Integrity, Courage, & Excellence
Our mission: St. Michael's Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.
We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences. We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

Summary of Position:
St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School seeks a dynamic and experienced Middle School Latin Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate is a passionate and dedicated educator who makes Latin and Roman culture engaging and accessible to middle school students. They should have experience with middle school learners and a willingness to incorporate spoken Latin[1] and interactive teaching strategies. A commitment to a student-centered approach that supports diverse learning styles is essential, along with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and a proven ability to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for classical studies.

St. Michael's Prep believes in teaching to the whole child, focusing on social and emotional development alongside a child's academic progress. We know that children learn best and will take the necessary risks in the learning process when they feel confident, comfortable, and secure in their learning environment; therefore, we look to employ educators who value building relationships and teaching social and emotional skills in addition to providing excellent academic instruction.

This middle school position entails teaching four sections of classes, one elective, and serving as a grade-level advisor. This is a full-time, 10-month faculty position that begins August 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-Design a comprehensive program of study aligned with the 5th-12th curriculum, tailored to meet students' diverse needs, interests, and abilities.
-Deliver feedback to students and parents through diverse channels, including progress reports, conferences, calls, emails, and individual meetings, providing insightful comments and targeted guidance for improvement.
-Adjust teaching methods to accommodate students with identified learning differences, adhering to outlined accommodations in Student Support Plans.
-Exhibit organizational skills, creativity, and a collaborative approach while working with colleagues from various curricular departments.
-Utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge student understanding.
-Attend a grade-level-specific student retreat in the first semester.
-Attend an Intersession trip, a grade-level specific academic trip in the second semester.
-Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned, including supervision during lunch, recess, and carpool duties.

Requirements
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
-A collaborative and curious approach to teaching and learning
-A bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred
-At least two years of teaching experience preferred
-Experience as a student advisor is preferred

Apply Today!
Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment using the link below and attach a cover letter and resume. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application and additional details to complete the application process. Contact Mrs. Acosta, the Dean of Humanities mhacosta@smcprep.org, with any questions.

To join us in our mission to form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world, apply here: https://www.smcprep.org/about/employment#

More about St. Michael's Prep:
St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.

About the Employer

St. Michael's Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.