Latin Teacher (Pt)

Latin Teacher (part-time)

2024-2025

Livingston Classical Academy brings a content-rich classical curriculum that educates youth on our nation's founding principles and empower them, as free citizens, to pursue a virtuous life of happiness and excellence. LCA knows that teachers are the heart of the school and are surrounded by a support system that is committed to the success of every child. High academic achievement, personal discipline, moral character, civic virtue, and responsibility are consistently reinforced by framing subjects through a classical lens.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that students need an intentional and consistent focus on virtue.

• A love for children and a strong desire to cultivate the wonder and joy of learning everyday.

• An ability to be a subject-matter expert, and share your love of the liberal arts tradition.

• An ability to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

• A desire to foster a tight-knit community in and out of the classroom.

As the Latin Teacher, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Foster language proficiency through listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises.

• Motivates students to reach their full potential, setting high expectations and acknowledging diverse abilities.

• Promotes responsible citizenship through being a positive role model.

• Guides the learning process to achieve curriculum goals and individual learning plans.

Job Goal: The primary goal of a teacher is to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential. Teachers strive to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel valued, motivated, and challenged. They aim to foster a love for learning, encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and provide the necessary guidance and resources for students to succeed. Through effective instruction, personalized support, and meaningful engagement, teachers aim to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in their educational journey.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels, meeting the requirements of the Michigan Department of Education and federal guidelines. Except as otherwise provided by law, the academy shall use certificated teachers according to the state board rule.

• Or, minimum of a Bachelor's degree and an alternative pathway, which includes passing the MTTC test(s) for endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels.

• Proven knowledge and expertise in the curriculum and or specific subject area that will be taught.

• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data, and as a tool to aid effective communications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written expression using standard grammar and vocabulary.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in the area of primary instruction

• Demonstrated knowledge of current instructional strategies appropriate for students at the specified grade level

• Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals.

Work Location:

8877 Main St, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our full list of benefits here - https://choiceschools.com/careers/careers-choice-experience/

Please contact Katie Nykamp (katienykamp@choiceschools.com) with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Livingston Classical Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Classical Model, Livingston Classical Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state. The Classical Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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