Music Teacher
Job Description: Music Teacher
Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in Charleston, SC in August 2025. A 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.
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 our student's minds and hearts through a classical, content-rich curriculum that puts an emphasis on virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
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 ARCA’s Virtues and actively seek to develop an appreciation for beauty and a strong moral character in students.
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 Music Teacher:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Music Education or a related area of study from a fully accredited college or university.
- Possession of, or eligibility for, a South Carolina Teaching certificate.
- Familiarity with best practices in pedagogy, particularly in literacy instruction
- Knowledge of the classical model of education
- High moral character
- Thoughtfulness, compassion and a love of learning
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise
- Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement
To Apply:
If interested, send an updated resume, cover letter, and a list of references to the Head of School, Mrs. Spry, at careers@ashleyriverclassical.org.