Dean of Students
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Job Description
Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in August of 2025. ARCA is a tuitionfree 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 K5 and grow to K12 by adding one grade level each year. ARCA is now accepting applications from new and experienced educators for all K5 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 contentrich 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 welldisciplined 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 schools 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 highquality professional development opportunities for faculty
Consistently demonstrating the schools 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 onepage statement of philosophy of education and a list of references to the chair of the hiring committee: Alexandria Spry at Interviews will be scheduled for the Fall of 2024.
Employment Type
Student
