Heritage Preparatory School seeks a talented individual to serve as the Upper School (Grades 6-10) Latin teacher and Foreign Language Department Chair. The hallmarks of the teaching environment at Heritage Preparatory School are excellence in academics inspired by a challenging classical curriculum with a biblical world-view; an uncluttered, disciplined atmosphere that focuses on high standards of behavior and Christian character; a partnership with supportive and involved parents, and strong collegiality and camaraderie among the faculty and staff. Faculty members should have deep content knowledge about the class/grade they are teaching as well as being faithful Christ-followers who desire to partner with parents to shepherd the hearts of our students. Title: Upper School (Grades 6-10) Latin teacher and Foreign Language Department Chair Status: Full-time, beginning in August 2025 Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Hours of Work: Standard work week EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (preference for applicant to have a B.A. in Classics or a related field with significant coursework in Latin) Classroom and teaching experience preferred with exceptions granted for outstanding candidates with demonstrated teaching gifts. RESPONSIBILITIES Faculty member should be able to deliver instruction and prepare activities that facilitate active learning experiences and foster enthusiasm for Latin and the Roman world. Faculty member will be expected to collaborate with the Lower School Latin teacher to create a cohesive Latin curriculum for Heritage Preparatory School. The position is a balance between engaging activities, building meaningful relationships with students, and providing rigorous coursework. The Language Lab allows students who have transferred to Heritage to take Latin I and Latin II. This entails a combination of students working independently and receiving instruction from the Latin faculty member. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE The ideal candidate will: be a born-again Christian, committed to the Lord, exhibiting a close and dynamic daily walk with Jesus Christ. be in agreement with and able to support the school’s Statement of Faith. be a student of God's Word and be able to apply Biblical truth in speaking and counseling situations. put the oneness of the Body of Christ above membership in a particular denomination or church. understand the distinctives of Christian education and Heritage Preparatory School and be committed to those distinctives. be able to communicate effectively with staff, students, faculty, and parents. have a teachable spirit and be able to take criticism with a willingness to learn and grow. be well organized. have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. have excellent computer skills. maintain confidentiality in all school matters. be able to follow through on communications and decisions. have professional experience and qualifications that match the needs and responsibilities of the position. have the ability to present a positive image of the school to others and to the community. Applicants should submit an employment application which can be found on the Heritage website here . Contact Information: careers@heritageprep.org

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