Middle School Latin Teacher

Middle School World Language Instructor (Latin) - Part-time

Forsyth Country Day School is a community of learners preparing our students for what's ahead.

A middle school Latin World Language teacher at Forsyth Country Day School provides a safe, nurturing environment for students in his or her classroom, utilizing the school's instructional program. The World Language Department believes students should be global citizens so by integrating the world language standards developed by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages, FCDS aims to facilitate the development of strong comprehension and speaking skills, develop ease and confidence with reading and writing skills, encourage students' integration of language learning across their daily academic experience, and introduce students to the joys and beauty of language learning. Our World Language teachers are passionate about teaching and celebrating language and cultures and should be committed to collaborating with colleagues. Teachers are committed to growth as professionals and individuals, and value and respect every member of the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach one or two sections of proficiency-based Latin using comprehensible input strategies.
• Invests in the life of the school by serving as a homeroom advisor, and participating in department meetings, team meetings, teaching and learning training, and any and all aspects that support the student experience.
• Employs a variety of teaching methods including individual and small group instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities, attitudes, and backgrounds.
• Encourages an inclusive classroom that accepts the different perspectives and backgrounds of the students and elicits a greater understanding of the world around them with a global perspective.
• Provides tutorials as necessary for students in need of extra academic support.
• Communicates regularly with parents of students including conducting conferences.
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintains a positive attitude and conducts oneself professionally including discretion, judgment, and integrity with respect to students, faculty, parents, and the community
• Collaborates with Department members for the advancement of the Latin program and student achievement.