Rye Country Day School is seeking a full-time Upper School Latin Teacher beginning August 2026. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, Prek-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches.
We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.
The specific responsibilities of the position include:
- Teach four sections of Upper School Latin (and potentially Greek).
- Collaborate with colleagues to continue to develop a dynamic curriculum that fosters mastery of and love for the Latin language and curiosity about the study of the ancient Classical world.
- Develop and implement lessons that consistently encourage student engagement and provide support for becoming curious and competent readers, critical thinkers, and analytical reasoners.
- Grade student assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback of their work.
- Regularly write reports that evaluate student performance and demonstrate knowledge of students’ experiences.
- Participate in faculty and department meetings, field trips, special activities, and rotational duties.
- Seek out and participate in professional growth opportunities embracing a growth mindset.
- Serve as advisor to a group of Upper School students.
Desired qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Classics required.
- 3-5 years of experience teaching in an Upper School setting (experience teaching at the Middle School level and/or experience teaching Ancient Greek preferred).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and adapt to changing circumstances.
