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Job Opportunities

Fiat Classical Academy, a new classical Catholic high school in Indiana, is looking for a Latin Teacher.  See job descriptions at Employment Opportunities | fiatclassicalacademy.org.

The Woodlands Christian Academy in The Woodlands, Texas, north of Houston, is looking for a MS/HS Latin teacher to start the 2025-2026 school year. They currently have a thriving Latin program from grades 8th-12th that has grown to the point of needing an additional teacher. They currently offer Latin I, II, III Pre-AP, and AP Latin. This Latin position could be full time or part time, depending on enrollment, scheduling, and applicant’s preference. Previous teaching experience and ability/willingness to teach an additional subject are preferred but not required. For more information and to apply, see the school website at www.twca.net. Position listing and application are found under “About” and “Employment.”

Great Hearts Academies is hiring Latin teachers for the 2025-2026 school year across our network in Phoenix, Dallas/Ft. Worth, San Antonio, and Baton Rouge! Offers are already being extended to top candidates, and hiring managers are eager to connect with prospective Latin teachers! Interested candidates can APPLY FOR 2025-2026 POSITIONS HERE. 
Our Latin teachers enjoy the opportunity to teach the ancient language they love to students who are being immersed in a study of the liberal arts. Additionally, they enjoy the curricular and pedagogical support of the Great Hearts network, and the fellowship of faculty with varied backgrounds and interests who are united in a pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness.

New Mexico Military Institute: We expect to post a Latin teaching position within a few weeks. Interested teachers can check our jobs page. I am also delighted to take phone or email inquiries from anyone curious about the school or the positions. Thank you for your support of this emerging Latin program!
Nina Leacock, PhD: leacock@nmmi.edu

Lakehill Preparatory School: Lakehill Preparatory School is a K-12 school of approximately 400 students looking for a part-time high school Latin teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.  Anyone interested in teaching 1-2 classes can find more information here.  

The Covenant School is hiring a high school Latin teacher. We're a classical Christian school with a thriving Latin Department and a commitment to making Latin central to our curriculum and mission. We have employed many UD graduates over the years, especially from the IPS; but I would love to have someone from the Classics Department on staff as well.  

Saint Thomas' Episcopal Church and School has a full time Latin teaching position available for the upcoming school year. You can read more about the position here: https://www.stes.orgabout/careers. Additionally, they will be soon positing a part time Spanish position as well, if you are interested and multitalented.

Classical School of Dallas has a Latin teaching position open starting in the Fall.
Summary: This position has responsibility for up to five periods of classes containing up to 16 students each. The teacher is responsible for upper level Latin instruction two to three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday), for creating lesson plans and assignments based on blueprints, and for posting assignments to the school's online portal for home-teachers (i.e., parents) to access. Candidates should be capable of and interested in teaching students in classes ranging from Latin I to V (7th - 11th grades). Previous Latin teaching experience is preferred (especially experience with our curriculum of choice, Lingua Latina.) Curriculum and materials will be provided. 
Position type: Part-time. School day duties (M/W/R) plus additional preparation time as needed. Some training and in-service days are also required.
Start date: Classes begin August 25. Training for incoming teachers will take place August 4-8.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree; agreement with and support of the school's statement of faith; strong commitment to Christian education and the Classical Model of education.
Additional desirable qualifications: Teaching experience at a classical school, teaching certification, and BA or graduate degree in Latin or Classics is preferred.
Please email staffing@classicaldallas.org with any questions or for information regarding compensation.
Apply here.

Background photo: the Temple of Hephaestus at Athens © 2016 by Isabella Villanueva, BA '18