Latin Teacher

<h2 id="section---IsTeachingLatinForMe">Is Teaching Latin for Me?</h2> <h3 id="section---CareerOverview">Career Overview</h3> <p>Latin teachers instruct high school or college students in all aspects of Latin and Roman antiquity and help them acquire the skills they need to translate classical tests. They are knowledgeable about Latin's usefulness as the root of all modern languages, and have the organizational abilities necessary to manage lesson plans and conduct student evaluations. Latin teachers are also creative and able to motivate their students and communicate in a clear and effective manner. </p> <h3 id="section---CareerOptions">Career Options</h3> <p>As a classical linguist, you can use your knowledge of the <a href="https://learn.org/articles/Where_Can_I_Learn_Latin_Online_for_Free.html">Latin language</a> to teach in a public or private high school. Many Catholic high schools in particular provide students with instruction in Latin so they can read older translations of the Bible and participate in Latin-based church services. You may also find employment at public high schools that offer Latin because of its influence on modern languages, medicine and law. Additional opportunities may be available at colleges and universities. </p> <h3 id="section---EmploymentAndSalaryOutlook">Employment and Salary Outlook</h3> <p>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were nearly a million high school teachers employed in May 2012. The BLS also projected that <a href="https://learn.org/articles/High_School_Teacher_Job_Duties_Career_Outlook_and_Education_Prerequisites.html">employment of high school teachers</a> would increase by 6%, or slower than average, between 2012 and 2022. As reported by the BLS, about 35,800 individuals taught foreign language and literature at the university level, with a 19%, or faster-than-average, increase in employment expected nationwide from 2012-2022. </p> <p>As of May 2013, the median annual salary for high school teachers in public and private schools was $55,360. During the same time, foreign language professors earned $58,620 (<i>www.bls.gov</i>). </p> <h2 id="section---HowCanIBecomeALatinTeacher">How Can I Become a Latin Teacher?</h2> <h3 id="section---Education">Education</h3> <p>A bachelor's degree is the minimum educational requirement for obtaining a position as a <a href="https://learn.org/multimedia/How_Do_I_Become_a_High_School_Teacher_-_Video.html">high school teacher</a>. To teach Latin, you'll need to complete a bachelor's, master's or doctoral <a href="https://learn.org/articles/How_to_Learn_the_Latin_Language_Your_Questions_Answered.html">degree program in Latin</a>, classical studies or foreign language education with a Latin specialization. </p> <h4 id="section---UndergraduatePrograms">Undergraduate Programs</h4> <p>An undergraduate major in Latin may include topics in classic Latin literature, Greek and Roman mythology and ancient Roman art and history. In particular, you'll have the chance to study Latin grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. As an aspiring teacher, you'll also study academic philosophies, instructional methodologies, children's social development and student assessments and complete a student teaching experience. </p> <h4 id="section---GraduatePrograms">Graduate Programs</h4> <p>Master's and <a href="https://learn.org/articles/PhD_in_Classical_Studies_Program_FAQs.html">doctoral degree programs in classical studies</a> or Latin are much more common, although only master's degree programs include courses in education. They cover many of the same topics found in the bachelor's degree programs, but provide more in-depth studies in literature, history and translation, as well as opportunities to conduct original research. To complete your Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), you may have to work as a graduate teaching assistant. With a master's degree or a Ph.D., you may also qualify for a <a href="https://learn.org/articles/How_Can_I_Become_a_College_Professor.html">postsecondary teaching</a> position. </p> <h3 id="section---LicensingRequirements">Licensing Requirements</h3> <p>Most, if not all, public schools will only consider candidates with a teaching license. In addition to a degree and completion of a teacher preparation program, requirements include a passing score on an exam administered by your State Board of Education.</p>