Lower School Teacher - Art
Company: American Classical Education
Location: Adams Run
Posted on: April 1, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Full-time Description Ashley River Classical Academy is hiring
its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in
Charleston, SC in August 2025. Ashley River Classical Academy is a
tuition-free, public, classical charter school. It is part of the
Barney Charter School Initiative of Hillsdale College, a network of
classical charter schools united by curriculum and purpose. Ashley
River Classical Academy will initially open K-5 and grow to K-12 by
adding one grade level each year. Ashley River Classical Academy is
now accepting applications from new and experienced educators for
all positions. Each faculty member is a professional who is
esteemed and supported by a faculty of colleagues striving for
excellence. The faculty is entrusted with practical implementation
of the mission of Ashley River Classical Academy: Our mission is to
train the minds and hearts of our students through a content-rich
classical education in the liberal arts and sciences, with a focus
on fostering moral character and civic virtue. Lower School (K-5)
Art Teachers teach students how to make and appreciate art across
grades K-5. Lower School Art Teachers are also exemplars of Ashley
River Classical Academy’s Virtues and actively seek to develop an
appreciation for beauty and a strong moral character in students.
Requirements Primary duties and responsibilities include: Planning
and teaching content-rich, engaging lessons, primarily using the
pedagogical techniques of direct instruction and Socratic
discussion Communicating frequently and consistently with parents
about students’ behavioral and academic progress as well as events
in the classroom Continuously improving instruction and content
knowledge through coaching, professional development, and
independent study Fostering a sense of joy and wonder in the
classroom and beyond Maintaining high expectations for both
academics and behavior through a commitment to schoolwide policies
and procedures and the classical model Qualities and
characteristics of a successful Lower School Art Teacher:
Bachelor’s degree or above in Art Education or a related area of
study from a fully accredited college or university Certification
and competency in art education, K-12 Familiarity with best
practices in pedagogy Knowledge of the classical model of education
High moral character Thoughtfulness and a love of learning Salary
and Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience and
expertise Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance,
and retirement If interested, send a letter of interest, a resume,
and a list of references to the chair of the hiring committee:
careers@ashleyriverclassical.org Salary Description Starting
55,000
Keywords: American Classical Education, Summerville , Lower School Teacher - Art, Education / Teaching , Adams Run, South Carolina
