College and Academic Counselor

Description

Northwest Classical Academy seeks a College and Academic Counselor to provide services to students and parents regarding academic, college, and career plans. This position starts in July 2026 and will report to the Upper School Principal on Northwest Classical Academy’s Kennesaw campus. All NCA employees are expected to adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education.

• →Meet with students and parents to provide advice on high school course selection, post-secondary options, financial aid, and career possibilities.
• →Guide and support students throughout the college application process, including personalized assistance in identifying colleges of interest, writing letters of recommendation, and serving as a resource for students and parents regarding colleges, admission criteria, and the application process.
• →Execute programming related to academic and college counseling, including information sessions for students and parents.
• →Develop and maintain the NCA school profile that is sent to colleges.
• →Stay abreast of current college admission trends through reading and research.
• →Administer and/or support state, local, and standardized testing.
• →Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Upper School Principal.

• A Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college.
• Extensive knowledge of the college admissions landscape.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Expertise with relevant software applications such as Google Workspace and Scoir.
• Experience working in a charter school and/or classical education setting preferred but not 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.

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

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.”