Latin Teacher

Northwest Classical Academy•Kennesaw, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Upper School Latin Teacher. The Upper School at NCA consists of grades 7-12. Teachers are responsible for the education of their students. They are expected to demonstrate high moral character and have mastery of the subjects they teach. Teachers will work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. This position reports to the Upper School Principal on Northwest Classical Academy’s Kennesaw campus. This position starts July 2026.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from a fully accredited college is required.
Valid teaching certification in Georgia is preferred but not required.
Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required.
Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education.
And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value the tenets of classical, liberal arts education; community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens; excellence in teaching and learning; the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education
Plan lessons and deliver instruction according to NCA’s classical curriculum and pedagogy
Develop and maintain a climate and culture of joy, order, and wonder in the classroom, managing 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
Collaborate with intervention specialists in the creation and implementation of student IEPs
Engage in professional development to deepen understanding of subject content and classical pedagogy
Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis