Middle and Upper School Latin Teacher

Are you passionate about bringing Latin to life for middle and upper school students? Do you thrive in an innovative, student-centered environment that values creativity, collaboration, and meaningful relationships? If so, The Walker School invites you to apply for our Middle and Upper School Latin Teacher position for the 2025-2026 academic year.

About the Role

We are seeking an engaging and dynamic educator to teach five sections of Latin to middle and upper school students. This role also includes serving as a grade-level advisor and contributing to the vibrant life of our school by coaching, advising extracurricular activities, or teaching within another academic department. You’ll have the opportunity to inspire students to develop their linguistic skills while fostering curiosity and a lifelong love of classical studies.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Is experienced in teaching across multiple levels and skilled in delivering comprehensible input in a supportive, low-anxiety environment.

• Embraces feedback and demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning.

• Values innovation, collaboration, and empathy in the classroom.

• Aligns their teaching with ACTFL Standards for Foreign Language Learning and the Standards for Classical Language Learning.

Preference will be given to candidates interested in contributing to the school’s broader community through coaching or sponsoring student organizations.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach five sections of Latin across middle and upper school levels.

• Serve as an advisor to 10-15 students, guiding their academic and personal growth.

• Participate actively in school life, including supervisory duties, parent-teacher conferences, and admissions events.

• Offer tutorial and extra support time for students from 3:15–3:45 PM daily.

• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the World Language curriculum and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced coursework or a Master’s degree preferred.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching middle and/or upper school students.

• Proficiency in incorporating technology into teaching.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a detail-oriented mindset.

• Enthusiasm for being part of an active, collaborative faculty.

Why The Walker School?

The Walker School is a premier independent school in metro Atlanta, offering an exceptional Pre-K3 through Grade 12 educational experience. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a welcoming environment where students are empowered to thrive in an ever-changing world. Walker faculty form close, impactful relationships with students and enjoy a collaborative and supportive community.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

• Tuition remission.

• Retirement plan through TIAA-CREF.

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of classical scholars and make a lasting impact in a vibrant academic community, we want to hear from you!

You may review the complete job description here.

Apply today by completing the online application on our Careers Page at www.thewalkerschool.org/about/careers.

The Walker School is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming candidates from diverse and multicultural backgrounds.