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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). 

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Faculty Openings

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  • Lower School Classroom Teacher

    Andrews Osborne Academy Lower School is seeking an experienced Preschool Teacher.

    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 school 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

  • Lower School First Grade Teacher

    Andrews Osborne Academy Lower School is seeking an experienced First Grade Teacher. 
     
    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
    The First Grade teacher will:
    • Display flexibility, optimism, creativity, high expectations, and a growth mindset
    • Manage the purchasing of classroom supplies and the classroom budgets (field trip/activities) 
    • Participate enthusiastically in the school community outside the classroom
    • Develop positive working relationships with colleagues, students and families
    • Demonstrate 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 elementary aged children
    • Bachelor’s degree at a minimum
    • Elementary licensure required (non-tax certificate acceptable)
    • First grade 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 the implementation of school programming 
    Application Process: 
    Email a letter of interest, the contact information of three references and an updated resume to Theresa Frisbie, Lower School Director.

  • Lower School Preschool/Prekindergarten Assistant

    Andrews Osborne Academy seeks candidates for a Lower School Preschool/Prekindergarten Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates should possess the ability to connect and develop nurturing relationships with young children while keeping them safe and assisting the classroom teacher with instruction.
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Assist Classroom Teacher in planning, developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum for preschool/prekindergarten students
    • Set up centers and prepare instructional materials for planned lessons
    • Supervise students within the classroom and during special activities, field trips and recess
    • Provide an environment of comfort and security for young students by indulging in nurturing behavior
    • Assist students during lunchtime, snack time and washing activities
    • Provide one-on-one support to young students
    • Provide guidance for student behavior
    • Share observations of student growth and behaviors with the Classroom Teacher
    • Attend faculty meetings as needed 

    Qualifications:
    • A love for working with children
    • High School degree at minimum is required
    • Prior experience with children required
    • Ability to work in a collegial and highly collaborative environment
    • A growth mindset, active sense of humor, warm personality, and excellent organizational and communication skills
    • Highly developed interpersonal communication skills

    Application Process:
    Email a letter of interest, contact information of three references and an updated resume to:
    Theresa Frisbie
    Lower School Director
    38588 Mentor Ave.
    Willoughby, Ohio 44094
    No phone inquiries please

  • Residential Educator

    Reports To:
    Student and Residential Life Coordinator

    Employment Status and Compensation:
    • Part-time employee
    • Annual compensation
    • Required on-campus housing
    • Utilities provided by the Academy
    • Meals provided when school dining services are in operation
    • Professional development and training related to residential life responsibilities

    Position Overview:
    Residential Educators live within the boarding community and serve as mentors, guides, and adult leaders who support the welfare, safety, and development of boarding students. The position is part of the Academy’s residential life program and combines educational programming, student mentorship, and residential supervision.

    Residential Educators contribute to a structured and supportive living environment that promotes student growth, independence, accountability, healthy routines, and strong community citizenship.

    Educational and Student Development Responsibilities:
    • Lead or co-lead weekly house meetings aligned with the Academy’s Residential Curriculum and current student needs.
    • Facilitate educational activities and discussions that support leadership, life skills, wellness, personal responsibility, community engagement, and global awareness.
    • Build meaningful relationships with boarding students and provide regular mentorship, support, and guidance.
    • Help students develop independence, accountability, self-discipline, and positive habits of residential community life.
    • Partner with proctors, residential staff, and student leaders to build house culture and student belonging.
    • Participate in important boarding and school events that support the overall student experience.

    Residential Supervision and Student Care Responsibilities:
    • Maintain a visible and engaged adult presence in the residence during assigned duty periods.
    • Share responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the residence with a co-Residential Educator, using the established rotation and coverage model.
    • Support assigned evening, overnight, weekend, break-period, snow-day, and special-event coverage when scheduled.
    • Monitor attendance, check-ins, movement, passes, and accountability through Orah and other Academy systems.
    • Conduct wake-up rolls, study hall supervision, curfew checks, lights-out procedures, room checks, and house inspections as required.
    • Administer and document student medication as trained and directed.
    • Respond to student concerns, emergencies, and house conflicts, escalating concerns appropriately to Residential Life leadership, counseling, health services, or administration.
    • Support student travel, arrival, departure, and other operational aspects of the boarding program.
    • Help maintain a residence that is clean, orderly, welcoming, and aligned with Academy expectations.

    Qualifications:
    • Experience working with adolescents in education, youth development, student life, residential life, counseling, coaching, or related settings
    • Strong judgment, reliability, interpersonal skills, and communication skills
    • Ability to build trust with students while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations
    • Ability to manage responsibility in a structured boarding environment
    • Comfort with technology and communication tools, including Orah, Google Chat, and shared reporting systems
    • Willingness to live on campus and fulfill assigned evening, overnight, and weekend responsibilities

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in a boarding school, residential program, camp, or youth-serving environment
    • Background in education, counseling, social work, student affairs, or adolescent development
    • First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to complete required training

    Outside Employment:
    Residential Educators may maintain outside employment during daytime hours provided that outside work does not interfere with residential responsibilities, duty schedules, responsiveness, training, or required Academy events.

    Please submit resumes to Student Life and Residential Program Coordinator, John Degroat, at jdegroat@andrewsosborne.com.

  • Upper School Science Teacher

    Appointment: Full-time
    Reports to: Upper School Director

    Andrews Osborne Academy (AOA) is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day (PK to grade 12) and boarding (grades 7-12) school near Cleveland, with a beautiful 200 acre campus located in Willoughby, OH. Our Academy offers early childhood, elementary, middle and secondary education to committed students in a multicultural setting. AOA is known throughout the region for offering a community built upon deep and meaningful relationships between and among teachers, students, families, and staff, and for developing a superlative educational paradigm. That paradigm is invested in two deeply held beliefs - that students need to think critically AND creatively, and that knowledge is deepened through plurality. An AOA education empowers students to develop into empathic and caring global citizens capable of leading the way into a dynamic future.

    Job Description:

    The Upper School Science faculty report to the Upper School Director and each teach five (5) classes per academic year, serve as an advisor for students, and take on other duties as assigned by the Upper School Director.  

    General duties and responsibilities also include but are not restricted to the following:

    • Teach five (5) classes as assigned by the Upper School Director and Science Department Chair 
    • Serve as an advisor to 8-12 students
    • Ensure that formal and informal evaluation is occurring throughout the academic year in every class taught sufficient to allow students, parents, and faculty to get an accurate picture of each student’s understanding of the content
    • Teach both critical and creative thinking skills as they apply to the content area
    • Provide narrative comments at selected intervals throughout the year
    • Keep online gradebook up-to-date

    Qualifications:

    • Experience teaching Science at the high school or college level (Life Science preferable)
    • A master’s degree is preferred - but not required
    • Interest and demonstrated skill and enjoyment working with adolescents
    • The ability to work as part of a team
    • Positivity, warmth, sense of humor, and tact
    • Ability to collaborate with colleagues
    • Strong commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
    • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
    • High standards of professional conduct
    • Willingness to differentiate in a very diverse community

    Interested parties should send to Upper School Director Chris Fox, (cfox@andrewsosborne.com) the following:
    1. A letter of interest
    2. Resume
    3. A list of three references and their contact information

Staff Openings

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  • College Counselor

    Full-time, to begin June 2026
    Overview
    Andrews Osborne Academy seeks a College Counselor to guide and support students in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate year through the college search, application, and enrollment process. This role focuses on direct student and family counseling, relationship building, and hands-on support. The position reports to the Head of School and works closely with the academic leadership team, faculty, and student support staff.
    Primary Responsibilities
    • College Counseling and Postsecondary Planning
    • Provide individualized college counseling for students and families across all four years of Upper School.
    • Guide students through college exploration, list development, application strategy, and final enrollment decisions.
    • Support students with essays, resumes, interviews, recommendations, and application timelines.
    • Advise students on academic planning aligned with college goals, graduation requirements, NCAA eligibility, and College Credit Plus participation.
    • Educate and support families through meetings, workshops, and information sessions on admissions, timelines, and financial aid basics.
    • Design and lead an annual Senior College Bootcamp focused on applications, essays, and transition planning.
    • Build and maintain professional relationships with college admissions representatives.
    • Plan and host college fairs, admissions events, off and on-campus college visits.
    • Coordinate college process programming for students and families across grade levels including visits.
    • Participate in selected domestic and international college visits to remain current on admissions trends.
    • Schedule both Seniors and Post-Grads students, ensuring graduation requirements are met and students are appropriately challenged and on correct trajectory for university
    College Credit Plus and Dual Enrollment
    • Serve as the College Credit Plus coordinator in partnership with Lake Erie College and other institutions.
    • Advise students and families on eligibility, expectations, and academic fit for CCP courses.
    • Support students enrolled in off-campus college coursework through coordination and communication.
    Testing and Academic Coordination
    • Coordinate PSAT, ACT, AP exams, and related testing logistics in collaboration with the Registrar.
    • Serve as SSD coordinator for SAT and ACT accommodations in partnership with Learning Support.
    • Assist students with test registration and planning.
    • Serve as AP coordinator, including exam ordering, administration, and support for faculty course audits.
    • Monitor student academic progress and graduation requirements in partnership with school leadership.
    Student Programs and Special Initiatives
    • Serve as the school liaison to the NCAA for prospective student-athletes.
    • Work with Athletic Coaches on recruitment and visits
    • Maintain and update NCAA core course alignment.
    Professional Engagement and Collaboration
    • Serve as the ISACS point person for College and Guidance Counseling during accreditation cycles.
    • Stay current on college admissions practices, testing changes, and postsecondary trends.
    • Collaborate with faculty, and administrators to support student success across academic and co-curricular programs. Work with advisors to direct them to oversee their grade specific college counseling curriculum
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
    • Prior experience in college counseling, secondary school counseling, or college admissions. Strong knowledge of the college admissions process Globally. 
    • Experience supporting a wide range of student pathways, including selective colleges, athletics, arts, international students, and gap year options. 
    • Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills. 
    • Student-centered approach grounded in care, clarity, and high expectations.
    Why Andrews Osborne Academy
    Andrews Osborne Academy is a Preschool through Grade 12 day and boarding school with a global student body and a strong college-preparatory focus. College counseling at AOA is relational, intentional, and integrated into the broader student experience. Counselors work closely with students over time and play a meaningful role in shaping futures.
    Application Process
    Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Andrews Osborne Academy. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
    Chris Fox, Upper School Director
    Andrews Osborne Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
     

  • Substitute Teacher

    Andrews Osborne Academy seeks experienced Substitute Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will be flexible, available on short notice, and enjoy working in an educational community, particularly with students from Pre-K through 12th grade. 

    Responsibilities

    Lower School
    • Conducting the day-to-day lesson plans provided by the teacher
    • Recess duty, bus duty, and car duty (depending on the teacher’s schedule)

    Middle and Upper School
    • Conducting the day-to-day lesson plans provided by the teacher
    • If comfortable, advancing the class with teacher permission
    • Taking class attendance and reporting attendance to the proper person
    • Provide a pleasant classroom experience and maintain control at all times
    • Email sub coordinator with any concerns
    • If necessary, provide the teacher with notes on how the day went, indicating whether or not all material was covered in the sub plans

    Qualifications
    • Must have a degree in any field
    • Must have excellent communication skills
    • Must be willing to split your time between several teachers, if necessary, in a given day
    • Must submit a formal BCI/FBI background check upon completion of an interview
    Contact Info
    Interested candidates should submit a resume via email to Tracy Stefanov, Sub Coordinator, at tstefanov@andrewsosborne.com

     

  • 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
 

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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.