What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Academics position at Northwest Classical Academy?
Description
Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Dean of Academics. The Dean of Academics will support the Principals in overseeing curriculum, instruction, and assessment in all grades. This position reports to the Head of School on NCA’s Kennesaw campus.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support and promote the school’s mission and the principles of classical education.
- Conduct classroom observations and assist the Lower School Principal and Upper School Principal with teacher coaching and evaluation.
- Support and promote curriculum alignment and fidelity under the guidance of the Principals and Head of School.
- Oversee and administer testing, including MAP, Georgia Milestones, PSAT, and AP Exams.
- Collect and analyze student performance data to identify curricular gaps and improve instruction.
Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college is required.
- Valid teaching certification in Georgia is preferred but not required.
- Previous experience in classical education is preferred.
- Experience in a wide range of grade levels from elementary school through high school is preferred.
- Experience teaching phonics and the Singapore Math curriculum is preferred.
- 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.
Why Northwest 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 Northwest Classical Academy:
Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a public charter school located in Kennesaw for grades K-11 for the 2025-2026 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. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For staff positions, please also attach a 300-500 word answer to how your work will contribute to fulfilling the school’s mission. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”