Veritas Classical Academy in Marietta, OH, a private, Christian school, which offers the only Classical education in the Mid Ohio Valley, is in search of a full time teacher of Classical language for the 2022-2023 school year.
Classical languages, particularly Latin and Greek, are at the very heart of a Classical education, and our students begin what will hopefully become a lifelong love for Latin in first grade, and are offered the option to take Greek at the Rhetoric School level.
The ideal candidate for the position is a Classicist with a scholar’s soul and a teacher’s heart. One who will embrace our school’s motto: “taking young minds seriously.” One who will relish the opportunity of becoming part of a community,
Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
Cultivate a hunger for knowledge among students and engage them to learn
Encourage curiosity and continued improvement
Help set goals for students and work with the class to help them attain these goals
Keep an organized and orderly classroom that promotes creativity and learning
Plan curriculum for the school year
Create and prepare daily lesson plans for appropriate age and learning skill level, making adjustments when needed
Set classroom rules and expectations
Discipline students (according to school policy) when necessary
Be active in the school community and events
Participate in teaching training sessions and stay up to date with current teaching methods, practices and any new knowledge in your field
Set up and lead teacher/parent student-assessment conferences
Lead daily lesson plans
Assign work by means of in-class worksheets, projects, homework, presentations, reports, etc.
Assess performance by grading work and giving tests
Keep track of grades in our online grading system.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Classics or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
Thorough knowledge of both the Latin language and the cultural context of Roman civilization.
Knowledge of Greek or another Classical language preferred.
Please submit inquiries concerning the position to nicholasn@veritasmarietta.com