Lower School Art Teacher

Job overview

The Lower School Art Teacher role is onsite in Charleston, SC. Compensation is not specified. Ashley River Classical Academy is a tuition-free public classical charter school whose mission is to develop students’ minds, character, and civic virtue through a content-rich education. The teacher helps K–5 students learn to create and appreciate art while supporting their development and the school’s classical education mission. The role includes planning engaging lessons, communicating with parents, and continually improving instruction through coaching and professional development.

What you'll do

• Plan and teach engaging art lessons using direct instruction and Socratic discussion
• communicate with parents about students’ 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 art teacher

art education

k–5

classical education

lesson planning

parent communication

professional development

charleston sc

american classical education

public charter school

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement.

Why this role

Founding faculty position for a school opening in Charleston in August 2025; bachelor’s degree or higher in Art Education or related study and K–12 art education certification and competency are listed as successful-candidate qualities.

About the employer

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