Physical Education Teacher

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. 

Physical Education Teachers teach physical education across grades K-5. Lower School Physical
Education Teachers are also exemplars of Ashley River Classical Academy’s Virtues and actively
seek to develop 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 Lower School (K-5) Physical Teacher:

● Bachelor’s degree or above in Physical Education or a related area of study from a fully
accredited college or university

● Possession of, or eligibility for, a South Carolina teaching certificate for the level and subject area to be taught

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

Ashley River Classical Academy- charter school in Charleston, SC