Science Teacher

Overview

Kennesaw, GA Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Upper School Science Teacher. This position reports to the Upper School Principal on Northwest Classical Academy’s Kennesaw campus and starts July 2026.

Position: Upper School Science Teacher — Full Time — FY

• 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

• 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 virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will align with 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. They will embody the school’s organizational values.

• 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

Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following: competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options; long-term and short-term disability; life insurance; participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions; professional development opportunities; and priority enrollment for children in the school.

Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a public charter school located in Kennesaw for grades K-11 for the  school year and K-12 in  and beyond. All Georgia families are eligible to apply; the school is tuition-free and no entrance testing is required. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference.

Northwest Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and provide contact information for three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”

Northwest Classical Academy | 3010 Cobb Parkway N.W., Kennesaw, GA 30152 | NW Classical.org