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UPPER SCHOOL LATIN TEACHER
Job Description
Employee Type: Full-time or Part-time Date Prepared: 2/20/2026
Reports To: Upper School Principal FLSA Status: Exempt
OVERVIEW: The Upper School Latin Teacher provides Latin language instruction to Logic School (Middle
School) and Rhetoric (High School) students as the foundation for a robust classical education and future
language learning. He/she works collaboratively with the Upper School Principal and Upper School
teaching team to build a vibrant language program at Augustine Classical Academy. He/she animates
ACA’s mission and the Latin language by delivering engaging lessons, integrating the Christian faith and
learning, building a partnership with families, and growing professionally in a community of fellow
learners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Latin Instruction
● Facilitate core Latin courses for Logic and Rhetoric School students.
● Design and facilitate an advanced elective Latin course for 11th and 12th grade students.
● Provide additional strategies and resources for struggling students; provide additional resources
for gifted/advanced students.
● Maintain a clean, orderly, joyful learning environment at all times.
● Grade and return all student work within one week of its original submission.
● Participate in regular (monthly, unless otherwise specified) teacher-curriculum meetings.
● Participate in ACA’s Master Teacher Development program or other required staff development;
attend staff development and in-service meetings.
● Provide grade-specific and Latin-specific feedback to ACA administration.
Partnership with Parents
● Participate in parent-related special events throughout the year (e.g., Exordium, Speech Meet).
● Maintain regular communication with parents through weekly updates, progress reports,
parent-teacher conferences, and informal interactions.
● Respond to parent communications in a timely manner.
● Strive to resolve any parental concerns.
● Learn parent names and greet parents personally as opportunity presents.
Support of ACA Mission, Culture and Teaching Efforts
● Model school values and culture; lead by example.
● Cultivate a solutions-oriented outlook, a mentality of proactive action rather than reaction, a
balance of excellence and grace, and a demeanor that glorifies God.
● Cultivate camaraderie and team-building with fellow employees.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
● Bachelor’s degree (minimum); Master’s degree preferred
● Ability to commit to ACA mission, statement of faith, and employee standards of conduct
● Three or more years of classroom teaching experience
● Familiarity with classical Christian education (preferred) and willingness to be trained in classical
Christian educational model
● Excellent oral and written communication skills
● Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
● Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents
SALARY AND BENEFITS
● $35,000-$65,000 annual salary depending on experience, qualifications, and teaching load
(part-time or full-time)
● PTO: two to four full days per year, depending on teaching load (in addition to days the school is
closed)
● Sick Leave: three to six full days per year, depending on teaching load
● Partially sponsored health, dental and vision insurance plans (60% for full-time employees & 50%
for dependents; 50% for part-time employees working 20+ hours/week)
● Life insurance: $25,000
● Reduced ACA tuition for dependents (10% for part-time; 20% for full-time)
● Employee Continuing Education Tuition Benefit with Colorado Christian University