Middle School Latin Teacher

The Wellington School, a vibrant PreK-12 independent school in Columbus, Ohio, is dedicated to delivering an exceptional education through both traditional and innovative, hands-on teaching methods. Columbus offers an inviting and exciting place to live and work, boasting a thriving arts scene, multiple universities, an expansive Metro Park system, diverse dining, and a welcoming spirit.

About the role

Wellington is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and student-centered teacher of Latin (interest and experience in French and/or Spanish is a plus). The successful candidate will have a love and passion for working with middle schoolers (grades 5 through 8) and supporting both their academic and social-emotional development. This position involves teaching 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Latin, serving as an advisor to middle school students, and contributing to a professional culture of care, collaboration, creativity, and collegiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and innovative instruction in Latin classes at the middle school level (grades 5 through 8).
• Serve as advisor to 10-15 middle school students and contribute to a grade-level team.
• Teach in the middle school Dive (elective) program and advise a middle school club.
• Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers of students and advisees to keep them aware of student progress.
• Actively participate in the school community, collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a positive and dynamic academic environment.
• Pursue and engage in ongoing professional development opportunities aligned with the school's mission and goals.

Requirements

• Passion and enthusiasm for working with middle school students, with an emphasis on care, advocacy, and relationship building.
• Experience in the classroom teaching Latin to middle school students.
• Understanding of child development and educational needs for students in grades 5 through 8.
• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Latin, Classics, Classical Languages, World Language Education, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Latin, with strong command of grammar, syntax, classical texts, and cultural studies.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Cultural competency in teaching practices.
  • Creating a positive and inclusive classroom culture in which students feel safe and supported.
  • Developing proficiency in reading, translation, and grammatical analysis.
  • Facilitating engaging learning experiences that build language skills and an understanding of Roman culture, history, and mythology.
  • Differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Assessing and documenting student growth through observations, record-keeping, and various formal assessments.
  • Planning and implementing an integrated curriculum using informed and innovative approaches.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Supportive work environment.

Effective dates: 2026-2027 school year (10-month, FTE 1.0). Reports to: Head of Middle School.