American Classical
Lower School Teacher - Music
American Classical, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Overview
Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in Charleston, SC in August 2025. ARCA 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. ARCA will initially open K‑5 and grow to K‑12 by adding one grade level each year. ARCA 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 ARCA:
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) Music Teachers teach the history, theory, and appreciation of music across grades K‑5. Lower School Music 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.
Responsibilities
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 Music Teacher
Bachelor’s degree or above in Music Education or a related area of study from a fully accredited college or university
Certification and competency in music 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
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Barney Charter School Initiative
of Hillsdale College, a network of classical charter schools united by curriculum and purpose. ARCA will initially open K‑5 and grow to K‑12 by adding one grade level each year. ARCA 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 ARCA:
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) Music Teachers teach the history, theory, and appreciation of music across grades K‑5. Lower School Music 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.
Responsibilities
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 Music Teacher
Bachelor’s degree or above in Music Education or a related area of study from a fully accredited college or university
Certification and competency in music 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
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