What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Northwest Classical Academy?
Description
Northwest Classical Academy seeks to add to its pool of qualified substitute teachers. 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.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Report in person to the school building to execute lesson plans provided by the absent teacher
- Create a classroom environment that is safe, orderly, conducive to learning, and consistent with the mission and virtues of the school
- Maintain established procedures of the school and classroom
- Hold students accountable to a high standard of conduct
Qualified candidates will meet the following 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
- Ability to adhere to the school’s dress code as outlined in the employee handbook
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-11 for the 2025-2026 school year and K-12 in 2026-2027 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.”