Latin Teacher 2026-2027

Description

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LATIN TEACHER
Full-time Teaching Position

ABOUT LOYOLA
Loyola High School is a premier Catholic, Jesuit all-boys high school in Los Angeles that is ranked the Best All-Boys High School in California. Our faculty are Reflective, Open to Growth, and Committed to Justice, living out the Profile of a Loyola Educator as they form young leaders.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We seek a qualified mission-aligned Latin teacher eager to join a thriving Jesuit learning community. The ideal applicant will demonstrate a commitment to pedagogically distinguished instruction and effective communication and collaboration, with a professional desire for continuous improvement and innovation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver rigorous, engaging, and differentiated instruction for 5 sections in a college-preparatory environment, utilizing best practices in pedagogy and technology to accelerate and deepen student learning.
• Design and utilize formative and summative assessments, providing timely constructive feedback oriented towards student growth and continuous improvement.
• Actively participate as an integral member of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to plan, evaluate programs, and collaborate on enhancing professional practice.
• Establish and maintain a culture of respect and a functional learning environment that supports the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis (care for the whole person), valuing and treating students with empathy.
• Support the schools’ Jesuit, Catholic formational mission by assisting with retreats, school-wide liturgies, and community service programs.
• Actively engage beyond the classroom by moderating co-curricular activities and/or clubs.
• Fulfill assigned administrative duties, including exam proctoring, classroom substitutions, yard supervision, and prefecting at athletic or student events.
• Primary Teaching Assignment: 5 sections of upper and lower level Latin.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications (Required): Bachelor’s degree in Latin, Classics, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired): Graduate degree in Latin, Classics, or closely related field.

• A CA teaching credential or completion of a teacher preparation program. Experience teaching in a high school setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A strong commitment to advancing Loyola’s mission and a deep appreciation for the School’s history, achievements, and aspirations.
• Demonstrate subject-matter expertise and a deep understanding of assessment and evaluation techniques to support student learning.
• Possess effective instructional and classroom management skills in order to maintain a functional learning environment.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students to succeed at college-preparatory levels.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and cultivate effective professional relationships with students, colleagues, and parents in support of student success.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity with diverse groups across lines of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender, and other identifiers.
• Ability to use critical-thinking skills to solve complex problems, with a willingness to challenge assumptions and explore new approaches to student learning.
• Proficiency with technology, including the Google Workspace (e.g., Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Gmail), learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom).

APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE

The position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should complete Loyola’s online application and upload the following required documents: 1. Cover Letter (addressing your philosophy of education and why Loyola), 2. Updated Resumé, and 3. Academic Transcripts (reflecting highest degree earned).

Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.