There many opportunities to teach Latin in Southern California. Public schools and many private schools require a Latin teaching credential.
These websites list open Latin high school positions:
ED-JOIN: put "Latin" in the Keyword Search box
American Classical League job placement: click on the Jobs by State link
California Language Teachers' Association job board
The California Classical Association additionally offers its Teacher Placement Service to all qualified candidates looking for a secondary teaching position in Southern California in the field of Classical Humanities, especially Latin. Currently, Southern California is a place where you need an edge: multiple teaching areas, a credential, ability to relocate or commute, etc. But the biggest edge is information --- and that is where the CCA-TPS can be a great benefit to you. When you register with the Service, you will receive a copy of the complete CCA mailing list of schools and districts which currently offer Latin or Classics courses. This list can guide you in making direct contact with specific schools of interest. In addition, you will receive newsletters throughout the year advertising current job openings and contact information.
To register with the Teacher Placement Service please send:
your current resume;
a cover letter explaining your geographical preferences and any pertinent personal information that would not appear on your resume (areas of expertise, coaching or extracurricular experience) to:
Lura Wallace, Director
CCA-S Teacher Placement Service
23009 Nadine Circle B
Torrance, CA 90505
310-326-1809
