Job Description

Job Location: 91 - New York, NY 10128
Salary Range: $67,675.00 - $148,265.00 Salary/yearThe Spence School
Middle School Latin Teacher
Full-time or part-time position to begin August 2026
Overview
The Spence School seeks a dynamic scholar-practitioner to join our Modern and Classical Languages Department as a Middle School Latin Teacher. The ideal candidate will possess a deep love for Classical languages and a specialized understanding of the developmental needs of students in grades 5-8.
At Spence, we view Latin not merely as a linguistic exercise, but as a gateway to understanding history, logic, and the foundations of Western literature and civilization. This teacher will be responsible for fostering an inclusive, high-energy classroom environment where students feel empowered to take intellectual risks.
Responsibilities
- Teach Introductory through Intermediate courses of Middle School Latin in grades 5-8 through both traditional and innovative pedagogies.
- Collaborate in teaching teams to design curriculum, assessments, and teaching methods to ensure a seamless transition from Middle School foundations to Upper School courses.
- Integrate Roman history, mythology, and daily life into the linguistic curriculum, encouraging students to draw parallels between the ancient world and modern social justice issues.
- Participate in department and school-wide initiatives about issues of equity, pedagogy, and curriculum.
- Serve as a Middle School Advisor (if full time), acting as the primary point of contact for a small cohort of students and their families regarding academic and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

Qualifications
- Demonstrates pedagogical skill and an appreciation for the science and the craft of teaching.
- Finds joy in working with children and in school life.
- Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Approaches work with energy, kindness, maturity, curiosity, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
- Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team.
- Possesses sustained teaching experience and a track record of engaging middle school-aged learners.
- Has native or near native proficiency in a language other than English (preferred).
- Has a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Classics, Latin, or a related field.
Salary range: $67,675 - $148,265
Additional updates to the salary range will be provided in February.
Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.