Elementary School Teacher (2nd Grade)

Northwest Classical Academy • Kennesaw, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Second Grade Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year at its Kennesaw, Georgia campus. The teacher is responsible for educating students and is expected to demonstrate high moral character and mastery of the subjects taught. The teacher will collaborate to create a safe, secure, and respectful working and learning environment for all students. This position reports to the Lower School Principal.

The teacher plans and delivers instruction for approximately 24 students according to NCA’s classical curriculum and pedagogy, and develops a classroom culture characterized by joy, order, and wonder. The role includes collaborating with intervention specialists on student interventions and IEPs, engaging in professional development, and using appropriate technology for instruction, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis. Candidates should support the school’s mission, vision, and organizational values, including classical education, excellence in teaching and learning, and the formation of intelligent, virtuous citizens.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a fully accredited college.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Support for the school’s mission and vision and embodiment of its organizational values.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Georgia teaching certification (preferred but not required).
• Previous experience in classical education (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education.
• Plan lessons and deliver instruction for a class of approximately 24 students according to NCA’s classical curriculum and pedagogy.
• Develop and maintain a classroom climate and culture of joy, order, and wonder; manage student misconduct promptly and appropriately.
• Engage professionally and charitably with students, parents, other faculty, and staff.
• Model good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility.
• Develop and implement student interventions, and collaborate with intervention specialists in creating and implementing student IEPs.
• Engage in professional development to deepen understanding of subject content and classical pedagogy.
• Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for eligible positions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Priority enrollment for employees’ children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level