School Nurse

Description

Northwest Classical Academy is seeking 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. All employees are expected to support the school’s mission, model the school’s core virtues, and adhere to the principles of classical education. The School Nurse is a 10-month employee who reports to the Director of Operations.

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

• Develop and manage individualized healthcare plans for students.
• Oversee medication administration and healthcare procedures.
• Provide emergency care and manage disabilities, chronic diseases, and acute conditions.
• Maintain health records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Conduct health screenings (e.g., vision, hearing, scoliosis,  dental, and nutrition) and coordinate referrals to healthcare providers.
• Provide health education (e.g., CPR training) and consult with school staff and committees on accommodations and safety needs.
• Support the development of safety and emergency plans.
• Manage communicable diseases, assess safety risks, and promote preventive health measures.
• Serve as a liaison between families, school staff, and community healthcare providers.

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 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.”