Dean of Students

Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in August of 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: To train the minds and develop character in students through a content-rich Classical Education in the liberal arts and sciences utilizing instruction in the principles of moral practices and civic virtue.

The Dean of Students is a member of the school leadership team who works closely with the Head of School to develop a positive and joyful school culture that is well-disciplined, structured, and conducive to learning.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

Developing and maintaining a system of schoolwide procedures to create an orderly, safe environment for all students

Working closely with teachers, parents, and students to implement the school’s systems of discipline and rewards

Providing guidance and coaching to teachers on aspects of classroom management

Assisting in the recruitment and selection of faculty members

Developing schoolwide schedules to ensure adequate supervision at lunch, recess, assemblies, and other events

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 the Head of School with other responsibilities as needed

Qualities and characteristics of a successful Dean of Students:

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

Familiarity with best practices in school management and discipline

Significant teaching experience; experience with classical education is preferred

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, a one-page statement of philosophy of education, and a list of references to the chair of the hiring committee: Alexandria Spry, at aspry@ashleyriverclassical.org. Interviews will be scheduled for the Fall of 2024.