World Language & Debate Teacher (2026-2027)

About Us

As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as five-time National Blue Ribbon Award-Winning network, Classical Charter Schools outperforms 97% of New York charters by providing a transformative education through a classical curriculum focused on art, music, Latin, debate and character education. At Classical, we provide comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth. Position Reports to: School Director. Start Date: 2026‑2027 school year.

Position Summary

Classical Charter Schools is seeking an experienced world language educator to join our team as a World Language & Debate Teacher. Prior experience teaching Latin is not required. We welcome educators with experience teaching any world language—including Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin/Chinese, German, Portuguese, Arabic, and others—who are excited to apply their language-teaching expertise to our Latin curriculum. The strongest candidates will bring a solid understanding of language acquisition, grammar, vocabulary development, and effective language instruction. Classical will provide the curriculum, resources, coaching, and support needed to successfully teach Latin.

Responsibilities

• Study, practice, and deliver rigorous lessons that enable scholars to master daily objectives using Classical’s established curriculum.
• Lead instruction across multiple grade levels in Latin and Debate.
• Apply effective world language teaching practices—including vocabulary development, grammar instruction, reading comprehension, language structure, and student engagement—to the teaching of Latin.
• Learn and develop proficiency with Classical’s Latin curriculum with support from instructional coaches and provided resources.
• Revise and strengthen lessons for clarity, rigor, and relevance with guidance from instructional coaches.
• Lead scholars toward strong academic growth and mastery of grade-level expectations.
• Collecting and analyzing academic and behavior data to pinpoint scholar needs
• Collaborating in teams and with coaches to resolve challenges and implement instructional improvements driven by quantitative and qualitative data
• Establishing and maintaining a highly structured classroom culture where scholars demonstrate respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, and citizenship
• Building positive and empowering relationships with scholars to create a warm and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning and joy daily
• Partnering with colleagues and scholars’ families to communicate progress towards goals and celebrating successes

Qualifications

• Latin teaching experience, coursework, or prior proficiency is not required.
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree required.
• Experience teaching a world language, such as Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin/Chinese, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Latin, or another language.
• Strong understanding of language instruction, including grammar, vocabulary development, reading, and language acquisition.
• New York State certification in a world language, Middle School Teacher Education, Adolescent