Dean of Curriculum and Instruction

DescriptionAshley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in August in 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 K-5 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: To train the minds and develop character in students through a content-rich Classical Education in the liberal arts and sciences utilizing instruction in the principles of moral practices and civic virtue.The Dean of Curriculum and Instruction is a member of the school leadership team who works closely with the Head of School to coach and mentor teachers, maintain consistency in outstanding instruction across classrooms, and ensure the academic success of all students.RequirementsPrimary duties and responsibilities include:Organizing and ordering curriculum materials as neededWorking closely with teachers, parents, and students to ensure student academic successProviding guidance and coaching to teachers on aspects of curriculum and instructionAssisting in the recruitment and selection of faculty membersDeveloping class schedules to ensure adequate instructional and remedial minutesManaging state and local testing requirementsPlanning and delivering high-quality professional development opportunities for facultyConsistently demonstrating the school’s Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Courage, Responsibility, Compassion, and PerseveranceAssisting the Head of School with other responsibilities as neededQualities and characteristics of a successful Dean of Curriculum and Instruction:Bachelors or above in any subject area; Masters or PhD preferredFamiliarity with best practices in pedagogy, literacy, mathematics, and content-area instructionSignificant teaching experience; experience with classical education is preferredLeadership: The ability to inspire others through both word and exampleHigh moral characterThoughtfulness and a love of learningSalary and BenefitsCompetitive salary commensurate with experience and expertiseBenefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and state retirement programIf interested, send a letter of interest, a resume, a one-page statement of philosophy of education, and a list of references to the chair of the hiring committee: Alexandria Spry, at aspry@ashleyriverclassical.org. Interviews will be scheduled for September - December, 2024.

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