Instructional Assistant

Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it
opens in ARCA 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 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: 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. 

Instructional Assistants support teachers throughout the Lower School (K-5) through assisting in
classroom instruction, record keeping, preparation for lessons, supervision of students, and other
duties as necessary.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

● Tutoring and/or testing students one-one-one or in small group settings

● Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and teaching in the classroom

● Supervising students during arrival, dismissal, recess, lunch, and other times throughout
the day

● Assisting the teacher with tasks such as preparing resources for lessons, grading, printing
and copy making, and record keeping

● 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 Instructional Assistant:

● High school diploma or higher

● Experience working in a school setting

● 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 cover letter, a resume and a list of references to Head of School, Mrs.Spry at
[email protected].

Ashley River Classical Academy- charter school in Charleston, SC