Latin Teacher - Leave Replacement Position

Rye Country Day School is seeking a leave replacement in the Classics Department beginning April 2026 and extending through the end of the academic year, June 2nd. This successful candidate will teach four sections of Upper School Latin: Latin 1, Latin 2, Honors Latin 2, and AP Latin.

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.

Specific responsibilities of the position include:

• Teach four (4) sections of Upper School Latin
• Calculate grades and write student-specific comments at the end of the second semester (June), plus other periodic individual student reports as requested
• Grade student assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback of their work
• Periodically write reports that evaluate student performance and demonstrate knowledge of students’ experiences
• Participate in faculty and departmental meetings, field trips, special activities, and rotational duties as needed

Desired qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Classics required; Master’s degree or higher preferred
• 3-5 years of experience teaching Latin in an Upper School setting (grades 9-12)
• A well-developed sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Excellent oral, written, and organizational skills
• Genuine excitement for and ability to work with students, employees, and families
• Facility with laptop and Learning Management System technology

RCDS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world, and who share our commitment to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees.RCDS is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the community and curriculum. Please visit our website-http://www.ryecountryday.org – to learn more about the school’s rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives.

Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://rcds.workable.com/.

Compensation: $325 - $550 per day based on experience