This author has always been particularly attached to Classical Antiquity, but after this MCA update, she may find more common ground with Late Antiquity. . . We invite you to join us this week at our annual MCA Summer Reading Event: On Wednesday, July 17th, from 12-4pm, the MCA will be gathering in Bowdoinham to have a drink, share refreshments, and read selections… Read more →
TEACHING POSITION: Edward Little High School
Auburn School Department is seeking a candidate who is excited about joining our very supportive school community! Latin and/or Spanish Teacher: Edward Little High School is seeking a motivated Latin instructor to join our supportive team and teach all levels of the language. The ideal candidate will also be able to teach a section or two of Spanish 1. The… Read more →
New Substitute Position in Westbrook
Substitute position: Westbrook High School, Westbrook WHS is seeking a substitute Latin teacher (grades 9-12) for potentially the last two weeks of this 23-24 school year (06/03/24-06/14/24). The full-time teacher, Barry Francoeur, is going on paternity leave. Substitute coverage will also be needed in the fall, but the details of the paternity leave are yet to be determined. If the paternity… Read more →
MCA Spring Meeting: Hello there. . .
Latin and Classics Teachers of Maine, You are cordially invited to the Maine Classical Association Spring Meeting on Saturday, May 4th, at North Yarmouth Academy. We have an exciting line-up of presentations this spring, all centering on pedagogy. Derek Haddad will be presenting on his new Latin novella, Emma Holloway on her efforts to incorporate Latin composition to boost engagement… Read more →
MCA Spring Meeting CFP & Fall Recap
Latin and Classics Teachers of Maine, The Maine Classical Association Spring Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 4th, at North Yarmouth Academy. Each year, the Maine Classical Association hosts two meetings, one in the fall and one in the spring. While the fall meeting emphasizes scholarship, the spring meeting is geared more towards pedagogy. This is a great opportunity… Read more →
Substitute Position: John Bapst High School, Bangor
Let’s keep Latin alive in Maine! John Bapst in Bangor has an opening for a long-term substitute teacher in Latin beginning immediately and lasting through the 2023-24 school year. The ideal candidate should have experience teaching high school students and have a background in Latin and the classics. John Bapst is an independent, college preparatory school where you’ll find positive… Read more →
CANE Writing Contest
Thanksgiving break is almost (or already for some) upon us! So of course that means, teacher math-wise, the last few weeks of the semester and winter break are also almost here. What to do within those final weeks, besides the Saturnalia celebrations and dreaded cumulatives? Our wonderful treasurer and fellow Latin teacher, Katie Collins, as well as CANE has the… Read more →
SAVE THE DATE: MCA Fall Conference 2023
Join us on November 4th, from 8am to 1pm, at Bowdoin College for Maine Classical Association’s 2023 Fall Conference. More details to follow – stay tuned. Is it too early to start invoking the Muses? Read more →
Quor Non: The 2023 Summer Reading Event
incipit Terenti Adelphoe. So begins the production notice of the Adelphoe (Fratres latine), the last comedy written by Publius Terentius Afer around 160 B.C. Terence, as you may probably know him, was born in Carthage and came to Rome as a slave, according to the biographer Suetonius. His Adelphoe, based on a Greek play by Menander, is about two sets… Read more →
Interim Latin Teacher at John Bapst
John Bapst Memorial High School, a private school in Bangor, is looking for an interim Latin teacher to complete the year, available immediately. While an in-person teacher is preferred, they are willing to consider a synchronous remote position for the right person. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, please reach out to Jason O’Reilly, Principal… Read more →