What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Coach position at Ashley River Classical Academy?
Job Description: Literacy Coach
Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in Charleston, SC in August 2025. A 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.
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: Our mission is to train our student's minds and hearts through a classical, content-rich curriculum that puts an emphasis on virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
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.
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 Literacy Coach:
- 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
To Apply:
If interested, send an updated resume, cover letter, and a list of references to the Head of School, Mrs. Spry, at careers@ashleyriverclassical.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Charter school
- Public school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
