Substitute Teacher

Northwest Classical Academy • Kennesaw, GA

62d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Classical Academy seeks to add to its pool of qualified substitute teachers. This position would report to the school’s Principal on our Kennesaw campus. Substitutes provide face-to-face instruction with students and ensure continuity of appropriate learning during the absence of the lead teacher. Substitute teachers perform related duties in lieu of the absent educator. Substitutes must be adaptable to changing school needs and able to create and maintain a climate that promotes the mission and virtues of Northwest Classical Academy. This position is on-call and is assigned based on operational needs.

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.
About Northwest Classical Academy:

Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a public charter school located in Kennesaw for grades K-10 for the 2024-2025 school year with plans to expand a grade level each year until it is K-12. All Georgia families are eligible to apply; the school is tuition-free, and no entrance testing is required. Northwest Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children required
• Ability to work on-call or as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with and conviction for the values of a classical, liberal arts education and the ability to hold students accountable to a high standard of conduct.
• Ability to adhere to the school’s dress code as outlined in the employee handbook is required.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teachers work on an on-call, as needed basis
• Reports in person to the school building to provide face-to-face instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans provided by the absent teacher.
• Creates a classroom environment that is safe, orderly, conducive to learning, and consistent with the mission and virtues of the school
• Maintains established procedures of the school and classroom

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED