Latin & Literature Teacher

Position Title

Latin & Literature Teacher

Position Status

1. Full Time or part-time

2. Salary

3. Benefit Eligible

Immediate Supervisor

Assistant Headmaster Department: Upper School/Lower School

General Introduction

The Bishop of Grand Rapids is the visible head and source of unity in the particular
Church entrusted to his pastoral care (CCC 1594). In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ’s mission present
and enduring while functioning in his role as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission,
the Bishop trusts chosen collaborators (clerics, religious and lay people) to share in the apostolic mission and
entrusts various responsibilities to them. Each employee helps to extend the ministry of the local Pastor in
particular ways as outlined in this position description.

Position Summary

An ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher and a faithful, practicing Catholic who
possesses a knowledge of the timeless pedagogy and curriculum of the Catholic intellectual tradition and who is
well-prepared for the responsibility of managing a classroom. Instructional responsibilities include a variety of Latin
courses from third grade through high school. The position may also include literature classes depending on
qualifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Know, observe, and execute the Roles, Relationships, Responsibilities described on page 3 consistent with
  the described Rights, Resources, and Qualifications
• Effectively manage the classroom and successfully execute all teaching assignments
• Prepare lessons to teach effectively, correct assignments in a timely and efficient manner, and maintain
  excellent communication with parents regarding student personal and academic progress
• Maintain classroom facilities, manage curriculum, and keep academic and attendance records as required
• Integrate Jesus Christ, the life of the Church and the organic unity of the Catholic faith into the curriculum
  and classroom environment
• Attend faculty and administrative meetings as directed
• Attend parent/teacher conferences and after-hour evening and weekend Academy functions as directed

Qualifications

Required

• A practicing Catholic whose life is lived in conformity with the moral teachings of the Church
• Commitment to the Catholic mission of the Academy and willingness to sign the “Faculty Memorandum of
  Understanding” and swear the “Oath of Fidelity” to the Catholic faith
• Bachelor’s degree
• Love of great children’s literature
• Reading knowledge of Latin
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong classroom management skills
• Desire and capacity to run an efficient and orderly classroom
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong personal discipline and the ability to work independently, as well as on a team
• Ability to organize priorities

Strongly Preferred

• Experience with and knowledge of Catholic liberal education
• Strong grasp of history
• Strong catechetical background

To Apply

Send cover letter, resume, three professional references and salary requirements to Sean Nolan, Headmaster: [email protected]