Latin Teacher (2026-2027 school year; 10

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

The ideal candidate is a dedicated educator enthusiastic about fostering a deep appreciation for classical language and culture. In this role, you will focus on developing students reading comprehension and cultural literacy, enhancing their communication skills and global awareness, while preparing them for advanced-level coursework and the AP exam.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and delivers classroom instruction using a variety of presentation methods to keep students engaged and meet their instructional needs
• Embraces and utilizes technology in lesson planning and instruction
• Manages student classroom behavior to promote a safe, positive, and optimal learning environment. This may include reporting incidents for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, and adhering to state law and school policies
• Affirms and assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration, and preparing progress and final report cards
• Collaborates with the instructional team, accepts feedback, and incorporates improvements into lesson plans
• Fosters and maintains open collaborative communication with parents, administration, and school counselors
• Attends department and faculty meetings and contributes to meaningful discussions regarding curriculum, instruction, and evaluation
• Assumes additional responsibilities, including but not limited to homeroom, study hall, lunch duty, substitute teaching, as needed
• Upholds the mission of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
• Demonstrates the Mercy charisms and acts as a role model of world-class learning
• Promotes Mercy values and Critical Concerns in our community
• Participates in Mercy traditions and celebrations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Latin, Education, or related field
• Experience in classroom instruction at the middle and/or high school levels
• Demonstrated proficiency in Latin language and literature
• Demonstrated success in classroom management and a commitment to the success of students
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Latin, Education, or related content area
• New York State teacher certification in specific content areas (Latin)
• Five years teaching experience or equivalent experience in content area
• Experience teaching in an independent school setting

Benefits

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a 10-month position, typically scheduled from August to June each year.