We are seeking a Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher to fill a temporary teaching position during a planned leave of absence. This role will run from January 5, 2026 to May 22, 2026. The ideal candidate will align with our classical education mission and provide students with a rich experience in both art history and studio art.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver instruction aligned with the classical education model and the school’s mission.
- Teach art history and studio practice within a content-rich, chronological curriculum grounded in classical and traditional Western art.
- Provide students with a foundation in drawing, painting, and design techniques while cultivating an appreciation for beauty, craftsmanship, and artistic discipline.
- Create a classroom environment rooted in attentiveness, order, and respect, where students can focus and thrive.
- Encourage intellectual curiosity and elevate students’ tastes by exposing them to great works of art across time.
- Assess and evaluate student progress through a combination of formative and summative methods.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student performance, expectations, and classroom activities.
- Participate in school events, art exhibitions, professional development, and community engagement activities.
- Uphold and model the school’s mission, virtues, and high behavioral standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred).
- Previous experience in classical education is preferred, but not required.
- Commitment to model moral character in line with the school’s core virtues and the pursuit of the Good, True, and Beautiful.
- Possess exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to and experience in engaging the interest and wonder of school-age children.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continued personal and professional growth, and a commitment to model wonder, curiosity, and a passion for lifelong learning.
- Must clear a current background check through the BCI/FBI.
Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission. They will demonstrate high moral character and embrace the virtues of a democratic society. Strong candidates will foster professional friendships with faculty and staff, seek collaborative relationships with parents, and embody the school’s organizational values.
About NOCA:
NOCA is Ohio’s first state-chartered, publicly-funded, independently-governed, tuition-free, classical school. It is curriculum school of the Barney Charter School Initiative of Hillsdale College, a network of classical charter schools united by curriculum and purpose. NOCA opened its doors in 2019, with 210 students in grades K-8, and has seen strong and steady growth. It now serves grades K-12 to over 600 students. NOCA is a flourishing school with a passionate, dedicated faculty, staff, and families who value and enthusiastically support NOCA’s mission.
How to Apply:
Candidates interested in this position, please submit resume, cover letter, and a statement answering the question, “Why Classical Education?” to hiring@nocacademy.org or mabraham@nocacademy.org.