American Classical Academy/Rutherford is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in La Vergne, TN in August, 2024. ACAR 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. ACAR will initially open K-5 and grow to K-12 by adding one grade level each year. ACAR 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 [School Name]: 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. 

Lower School (K-5) Special Education Teachers provide support for students with special education needs, including both within the general education classroom and in small group settings. Lower School SPED Teachers are also exemplars of [School’s] Virtues and actively seek to develop strong moral character in students. 

Primary duties and responsibilities include: 

Developing, implementing, and tracking plans for special education services 

Supporting general education teachers in implementing appropriate accommodations 

Communicating frequently and consistently with parents about students’ behavioral and academic progress as well as events in the classroom 

Continuously improving instruction and content knowledge through coaching, professional development, and independent study 

Fostering a sense of joy and wonder in the classroom and beyond 

Maintaining high expectations for both academics and behavior through a commitment to schoolwide policies and procedures and the classical model 

Qualities and characteristics of a successful Lower School (K-5) Teacher: 

Bachelors or above in Special Education or related area 

Familiarity with best practices in pedagogy, particularly in literacy instruction 

Knowledge of the classical model of education 

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: Phill Schwenk at pschwenk@rutherfordclassical.org.