LATIN TEACHER (ARISTOTLE & PLATO CAMPUS)

LATIN TEACHER

(ARISTOTLE & PLATO CAMPUS) Liberty Common School - 4.0 Fort Collins, CO Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $70,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Computer operation Microsoft Outlook Research Classroom behavior management Teaching Full Job Description Liberty Common School is seeking a Latin teacher beginning August 2026 at the Liberty Common Elementary School (Aristotle & Plato campus). Liberty Common School is a public, tuition-free school chartered by the Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado utilizing the Core Knowledge© curriculum and timeless principles of classically oriented education. The Aristotle & Plato campuses currently enroll over 950 students' grades k-6. Liberty Common School follows the Core Knowledge© curriculum in grades k-8. This curriculum encompasses language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, fine arts, and physical education. The curriculum is characterized by content-rich instruction, cumulative knowledge, content-specific lessons, and coherent sequencing. The school's mission is to provide excellence and fairness in education by teaching a contextual body of organized knowledge, the skills of learning, and the values of a democratic society. This is done through parental choice, partnership with teachers, and student acceptance of responsibility for her/his academic effort. The Latin Teacher has responsibility for developing, planning and delivering: Developing, planning, and delivering Latin classes for 4-6th grades. Work with the junior high and high school Latin teachers to ensure a cohesive program. Applicants should be dedicated to a strong skills and knowledge-based curriculum, and dedicated to student achievement.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Salary Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Regular, full-time

WORK HOURS

40 hours per week

PAY RANGE

$50,000-$70,000

REPORTS TO:

Principal

REVISION DATE

May 2026

Minimum Essential Duties:

Research and gather resources and materials needed for lesson units. Set up classroom materials and equipment. Enforce administrative policies and rules governing students. Conduct testing and evaluate student work. Conduct student interventions. Monitor, assess, and report on student's progress. Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, other faculty, students, and parents. Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Maintain inventory of materials, equipment, or products. Adapt communication and teaching styles when necessary to support individual students and their families.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces. Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20lbs of supplies frequently. Must be able to work in occasionally loud environments. Must be able to frequently use office technology including computers, copiers, and printers. Must be able to use commercial office tools including paper cutters and staplers.

Minimum Requirements:

Desire and willingness to learn about Liberty's history and philosophy and uphold and promote the mission and values of the school. Demonstrated competence in a relevant discipline. BA/BS, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Ability and willingness to teach the Core Knowledge Sequence©. Demonstrated effective classroom-management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, internet utilization, and general aptitude for learning new software applications. Ability and willingness to work effectively with peers and team members to improve student academic achievement.

Preferred Characteristics:

MS/MA in Latin and/or specific Foreign Language, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multiple teams.

Benefits:

Enrollment in Colorado's Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability insurance. Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

EEO STATEMENT

Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at-will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner, Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement, discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice from Liberty Common School. For more information about Liberty Common School, visit www.libertycommon.org A complete application includes nothing less than the following items: Letter of application Resume Statement of educational philosophy Transcript photocopy Three references with phone numbers. A signed statement of attestation disclosing whether generative Artificial Intelligence has been used in composing any of the four required application documents. If so, include unambiguous and precise indication(s) as to which segments contain AI-generated words or passages, which AI tool(s) is used, and the extent to which AI-generation is represented in your five-part application. This job posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Mail to:

Ms. Jenna Allen, Principal Liberty Common School 1725 Sharp Point Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 Or e-mail to: This employer utilizes E-Verify.