Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
| POSITION | Latin Teacher Assistant | SCHEDULE | Hourly, 35 hours per week, spring 2027 semester | PAY | $20 per hour, plus health benefits | MENTOR TEACHER | Latin Teacher | START DATE | Monday, March 1, 2027
| A PATHWAY TO TEACHING This position is designed as a pathway into teaching. Teacher Assistants who demonstrate strong performance this spring will be strongly considered for full-time teaching roles at Lafayette Classical Academy in the 2027–28 school year.
ABOUT LAFAYETTE
Lafayette Classical Academy is a classical liberal arts school in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, forming students in wisdom and virtue through a content-rich curriculum rooted in the great books, history, mathematics, and the arts.
THE ROLE
Join our Latin program this spring and help students build a lasting command of the language at the heart of a classical education. Working alongside our master teachers, you will support students as they master vocabulary, grammar, and translation, and you will learn how Latin is taught through chant, recitation, and steady practice.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
■ Shadow the Latin Teacher in daily instruction, routines, and classroom management ■ Lead chants, drills, and recitation of vocabulary, declensions, and conjugations ■ Work with small groups and individual students on grammar, translation, and derivatives ■ Prepare flashcards, practice sheets, quizzes, and other materials ■ Grade assignments and quizzes and help track student progress ■ Gradually plan and teach short lessons with feedback from your mentor teacher
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
■ Bachelor's degree preferred, especially in classics, Latin, linguistics, or a related field ■ Coursework or solid working knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary ■ Patience and enthusiasm in helping students with memorization and translation ■ Interest in classical education and in pursuing a teaching career ■ Tutoring or teaching experience is a plus
REQUIREMENTS
■ Successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprinting, including enrollment in the Missouri Rap Back program ■ Ability to work on site in Lake St. Louis during the school day for the full spring semester ■ Commitment to the mission and values of Lafayette Classical Academy
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$20 per hour for 35 hours per week. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Because the role is scheduled above 30 hours per week, it is eligible for health benefits.