Lower School Teacher (K–5)

Job overview

The Lower School Teacher (K–5) role is onsite in Prattville, AL, at Ivy Classical Academy, a tuition-free public classical charter school scheduled to open in August 2024. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as competitive and commensurate with experience and expertise. The school’s mission is to develop students’ minds and character through classical education in the liberal arts and sciences. The teacher leads a class of 18–21 students in core subjects and models the school’s virtues. Through direct instruction, Socratic discussion, family communication, and ongoing professional learning, the role supports students’ academic progress and character development.

What you'll do

• Plan and teach engaging lessons in English, mathematics, history, and science
• communicate with parents about academic and behavioral progress and classroom events
• improve instruction and content knowledge through coaching, professional development, and independent study
• foster joy and wonder
• uphold schoolwide policies and the classical model.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lower school teacher

k–5

classical education

english

mathematics

history

science

direct instruction

socratic discussion

prattville al

american classical education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, and state retirement program
• competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.

Why this role

Founding faculty opportunity at a new classical charter school opening in Prattville.

About the employer

American Classical Education is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.