School Nurse

Description

Cherokee Classical Academy seeks a full-time School Nurse. The School Nurse is responsible for providing health services that assist each student in achieving and/or maintaining optimal health through education, examinations and guidance, as well as providing skilled nursing care and first aid to students, faculty and staff. The School Nurse supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school. He or she addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process. 

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

Health Care Provision:

• Manage chronic diseases, disabilities, and acute conditions; provide emergency care.
• Conduct health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, dental, scoliosis, and nutrition) and coordinate referrals to healthcare providers.
• Serve as a liaison between families, school staff, and community healthcare providers.

Care Planning and Compliance:

• Develop and manage individualized healthcare plans; oversee medication administration and healthcare procedures.
• Maintain health records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Education and Collaboration:

• Provide health education and consult with school staff and committees on accommodations and safety needs.
• Support the development of safety and emergency plans.

Safety and Disease Management:

• Manage communicable diseases, assess safety risks, and promote preventive health measures.
• Evaluate the school environment to prevent injuries and ensure accessibility.

Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required 
• Three or more years of experience in the pediatric field or as a school nurse preferred
• Registered Nurse certification required
• CPR and First Aid certification required

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.

Why Cherokee Classical Academy?

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
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

About Cherokee Classical Academy:

Cherokee Classical Academy (CCA) is a tuition-free public charter school that opened in 2025 in Canton, GA. CCA is open to grades K-7 for the 2026-2027 school year and will continue to add a grade each year until reaching a full K-12 configuration. Families who reside in the counties of Cherokee, Cobb, Bartow, Fulton, Pickens, Paulding, and the cities of Marietta, Cartersville, and Atlanta are eligible to apply for enrollment. No entrance testing is required. CCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

CCA 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 contact information for three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”