Art Teacher (K-2)

Company: Liberty Classical Schools
Location: Kennesaw
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Full-time Description ART TEACHER LOWER SCHOOL - K-2 FULL TIME FY 2026-2027 Kennesaw, GA Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Lower School Art Teacher for grades K-2. Teachers are responsible for the education of their students. They are expected to demonstrate high moral character and have mastery of the subjects they teach. Teachers will work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. This position reports to the Lower School Principal on Northwest Classical Academy’s Kennesaw campus. This position starts July 2026. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following: 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, guiding students to acquire skills in art and to enjoy, appreciate, and interpret art in their daily lives Encourage and promote the coordination of art with other subject areas in the curriculum Evaluate student performance in art, maintain grade books in Infinite Campus, and communicate proactively with parents Assist the Director of Fine Arts in inventorying, organizing, ordering, and caring for art materials and equipment Assist in planning, preparing, and presenting programs and festivals for the school Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements: 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 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 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.” Northwest Classical Academy | 3010 Cobb Parkway N.W., Kennesaw, GA 30152| NWClassical.org

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