Lower School Teacher
Company: American Classical Education
Location: La Vergne
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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 ACAR: 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) Teachers are the
primary teachers for a class of 18-21 students in the core subject
areas: English (including Literacy, Grammar, and Literature),
Mathematics, History, and Science. Lower School Teachers are also
exemplars of ACAR's Virtues and actively seek to develop strong
moral character in students. Requirements Primary duties and
responsibilities include: Planning and teaching content-rich,
engaging lessons, primarily using the pedagogical techniques of
direct instruction and Socratic discussion 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 any subject 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.
Keywords: American Classical Education, Hendersonville , Lower School Teacher, Education / Teaching , La Vergne, Tennessee
