Latin Teacher
The Woodlands Christian Academy is an independent, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving students from PreK to 12th grade. With over 30 years of history and a clear vision for the future, TWCA is a leader in Christian education in The Woodlands, Texas area. We offer a nurturing environment where teachers are encouraged to connect personally with students to inspire growth academically, spiritually, and socially.
Position Title: Latin Teacher
Reports To: Principal
Status: Full-Time
Work Schedule: M-F (7:30AM-4:00PM)
Position Purpose:
The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) seeks a passionate and experienced Latin Teacher to join our team of educators committed to excellence in a Christ-centered academic environment. The successful candidate will lead middle school and high school students through the exploration of the Latin language, culture, and historical context, preparing them for further language studies and fostering critical thinking skills.
Required Qualifications:
- A personal commitment to embrace and support the mission of The Woodlands Christian Academy.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Teaching certification preferred
- Prior teaching experience in Latin at the secondary level preferred.
- Proficiency in utilizing classroom technology to enhance instruction.
- Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach Latin at the middle school and high school level
- Demonstrate understanding and mastery of central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of Latin language and literature, and effectively transmitting this knowledge to students
- Develop and implement rigorous academic programs in alignment with the school’s mission and curriculum.
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that accommodate diverse learning styles and promote active participation.
- Establish and maintain effective classroom management and encourage a positive learning environment.
- Use technology as a tool to enhance instruction and student engagement.
- Regularly assess and monitor student progress, updating records and systems promptly.
- Foster strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to curriculum improvement efforts.
- Embrace school duties and activities beyond the classroom with enthusiasm and a servant heart.
- Communicates effectively with parents, including via report cards, conferences, and email; timely responds to any concerns raised by parents or others.
- Attends and participates in required faculty meetings.
- Attends and participates meaningfully in grade level field trips.
- Attends and participates meaningfully in occasional functions out of the normal workday, evening, and weekend such as Beyond the Wall trips.
- Performs hall duty as assigned, watching for, and addressing inappropriate student interactions and reporting any concerning behavior to Administration.
- Responds appropriately in the event of an emergency, ensuring that students are safe and following safety guidelines.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications:
- Possess a strong Christian testimony and be an active member of a Bible-believing church.
- Commit to personal spiritual development.
- Serve as a positive Christian role model to students and pursue Christ-like behavior.
- Be a responsible steward of TWCA’s resources and personally support TWCA’s fundraising efforts at a level as able.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The ideal candidate can:
- Occasionally lift to 30 pounds.
- Work in standard office conditions and climate.
- Work in varied extreme outside weather conditions during special activities and fundraising events, as needed.
- Perform in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
- Sit and stand for extended periods of time; bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
- Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the employer’s sole discretion. Further, Employee’s duties may be revised by the school based on its changing needs.
Please click on “Employment Application” below and indicate position preferred in the appropriate field. Complete all areas of the application for consideration. TWCA offers an excellent compensation package comparable to Conroe ISD. Specialty certifications and years of experience will be taken into consideration.
