Literacy Coach

Description

Ashley River Classical Academy is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in Charleston, SC in August 2025. Ashley River Classical Academy 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. Ashley River Classical Academy will initially open K-5 and grow to K-12 by adding one grade level each year. Ashley River Classical Academy 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 Ashley River Classical Academy: 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.

The Literacy Coach works closely with the Head of School and Dean of Curriculum and Instruction to coach and mentor teachers, maintain consistency in outstanding instruction across classrooms, and ensure the academic success of all students. In addition to these responsibilities, the Literacy Coach will also serve as the Testing Coordinator, overseeing the administration of all school-wide assessments.

Requirements

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

Performing as the subject matter expert for the school’s literacy program

Serve as the Testing Coordinator, overseeing the administration of all school-wide assessments.

Coordinating the school’s progress monitoring and remediation/acceleration programs for literacy

Providing guidance and coaching to teachers on literacy curriculum and instruction

Researching and recommending instructional materials and best practices in literacy instruction

Demonstrating and modeling excellent literacy instruction at all grade levels

Assisting with the inventory of literacy materials and coordinating necessary purchases

Planning and delivering high-quality professional development opportunities for faculty

Consistently demonstrating the school’s Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Courage, Responsibility, Compassion, and Perseverance

Assisting with other responsibilities as needed

Qualities and characteristics of a successful Lower School (K-5) Teacher:

Bachelors or above in any subject area; Masters or PhD preferred

Familiarity with best practices in literacy instruction

Significant teaching experience; experience with classical education is preferred

Excellent knowledge of the science of reading

Leadership: The ability to inspire others through both word and example

High moral character

Thoughtfulness and a love of learning

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise

Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and state retirement program

If interested, send a letter of interest, a resume, and a list of references to the chair of the hiring committee: [email protected]