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  • Potential Employment Opportunities

    If you are interested in employment opportunities not currently listed on our careers page and would like to be considered for future opportunities, we encourage you to complete a general employment application and upload any relevant materials (i.e. current resume, teaching philosophy, transcripts). 

    Please fill out this form

Faculty Openings

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  • Middle and Upper School Spanish Teacher

    Andrews Osborne Academy seeks candidates for a Middle and Upper School Spanish teacher (grades 6-12). This is a full-time position beginning in August 2025. Candidates should possess the ability to build and maintain a strong Spanish program for the school. 

    Responsibilities include the ability to teach Middle School through advanced Spanish courses in the Upper School. A bachelor’s degree in the Spanish language is necessary; a master’s degree is preferred but not required. We are looking for an innovative candidate with mastery of the Spanish language, plus the ability to collaborate and be a team player within the department. The ideal candidate is a passionate and skillful educator, who is eager to invest her/his talents in our Spanish programs.
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Teaching up to 5 sections, with specific levels and the needs of the department
    • Active participation in our student life program, which may include responsibilities such as residential supervision
    • Supervision of co-curricular activities outside the classroom, which may include sports teams, community service activities, clubs, or school publications
    • Serving as an academic advisor to a group of students
    • Participation in school-wide and faculty events and gatherings
    • Involvement in relevant task forces to enhance our educational environment

    Qualifications:
    • A love for Middle and Upper School education
    • Bachelor’s degree required
    • Demonstrate a high level of Spanish mastery
    • Ability to work in a collegial and highly collaborative environment
    • A growth mindset, an active sense of humor, warm personality, and excellent organizational and communication skills
    • Ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
    • Availability to coach or contribute to our residential program is preferred


    Application Process

    Interested candidates should forward their resumes and letters of interest to Chris Fox, Upper School Director, at cfox@andrewsosborne.org.

     

  • Prekindergarten Teacher

    Andrews Osborne Academy Lower School is seeking an experienced Prekindergarten Teacher (three and four-year old class).

    The successful candidate must possess the interest and energy to thrive within a lively workplace, a genuine love of working with young children, a sense of humor and the ability to work in a highly collaborative and collegial environment, as well as, be comfortable incorporating the use of various technologies to support student learning.

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Key duties for faculty members include classroom instruction; effective communication with students, parents and colleagues; active participation in the work of the department and division on curriculum and pedagogy
    • Flexibility, optimism, creativity, high expectations, and a growth mindset
    • Manage the purchasing of classroom supplies
    • Enthusiastic involvement in the school community outside the classroom
    • Proven positive working relationships with colleagues, students and families
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Head of School
    Qualifications:
    • Must love working with and have a deep understanding of the developmental needs of young children
    • Bachelor’s degree at a minimum
    • Early childhood licensure required with updated training in the state’s yearly  requirements for school licensure including communicable disease and child abuse training
    • Early childhood teaching experience preferable at an Independent School
    • References should speak to an applicant’s ability to be a dynamic teacher, to be professional, creative, and innovative in implementation of school programming
    Application Process:
    Email a letter of interest, statement of educational philosophy, contact information of three references and an updated resume to:

    Theresa Frisbie
    Lower School Director
    No phone inquiries please


Staff Openings

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  • Admission and Advancement Assistant

    Andrews Osborne Academy, a leading preschool through 12th grade independent school in Willoughby, Ohio, is seeking a highly organized and motivated assistant to support the work of the Admission and Advancement teams. This position provides vital support to the Admission, Advancement, and Marketing teams by coordinating daily operations, communications, events, and digital content across departments.

    Admission Support
    • Coordinate campus tours, respond to new inquiries, and assist in nurturing prospective family relationships throughout the admission process.
    • Confirm logistics and provide on-site support for admission events and outreach activities.
    • Provide general administrative support for admission-related tasks.
     
    Advancement Support
    • Maintain donor databases and communications lists; update contact information and generate basic reports and queries.
    • Support gift entry and reporting processes, including recording contributions, pledges, and payments with accuracy.
    • Prepare and send personalized acknowledgement letters to constituents in a timely manner.
    • Assist with planning and executing advancement events, including fundraisers, alumni gatherings, and donor receptions—managing logistics, RSVPs, materials, and follow-up.
     
    Marketing & Communications Support
    • Assist with the creation, editing, and distribution of newsletters, press releases, videos, and print materials.
    • Support social media efforts by capturing photos and videos at school events, archiving content, and monitoring platforms.
    • Help develop digital and print marketing materials using graphic design tools such as Canva.
    • Assist with timely updates to the school website and online calendar.

    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree and two to three years of relevant or transferable experience preferred.
    • Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
    • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms); experience with Blackbaud systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Financial Edge, NXT, Enrollment Management, Blackbaud Tuition Management) and Canva.
    • Familiarity with website content management systems and major social media platforms.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service-oriented mindset.
    • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
    • Experience with event coordination and logistics is a plus.
    • Comfort with basic photography, video capture, and editing is preferred.
     
    Application Process
    Interested candidates should forward their resumes to Jeannie Fleming-Gifford, Director of Development, jfleminggifford@andrewsosborne.org.
     
     

  • Bus Driver

    Andrews Osborne Academy has an opening in our transportation department for a part-time bus driver. Must be available during school hours.

    Compensation:
    Starting at $20/hour
     
    Requirements:
    • Must meet Ohio Department of Education (ODE) bus driver requirements
    • Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proper endorsements (P and S).
    • Must have good verbal communication skills
    • Must be able to pass a background check, drug test and physical
    Interested candidates should contact Mark Kindle Transportation Coordinator, at mkindle@andrewsosborne.com.
     
    Andrews Osborne Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in our workforce.
     
     

     

  • Van Driver

    Andrews Osborne Academy has an opening in our transportation department for a van driver.

    Requirements:

    • Must meet Ohio Department of Education (ODE) bus driver requirements 
    • Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proper endorsements
    • Must have good verbal communication skills
    • Must be able to pass a background check, drug test and physical

      Compensation: $15.00/hour


    Interested candidates should contact Mark Kindle, Transportation Coordinator, at mkindle@andrewsosborne.org.

    Andrews Osborne Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in our workforce.

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Andrews Osborne Academy

Andrews Osborne Academy

38588 Mentor Avenue
Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Grades Preschool - 12, PG
 
P. (440) 942-3600
F. (440) 942-3660

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Located In Willoughby, OH, Andrews Osborne Academy is a Private Co-ed Day & Boarding College Preparatory School For Grades Preschool - 12, PG. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.