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AOA Careers

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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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  • 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

  • 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.

Staff Openings

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  • Director of Student Engagement & Community Life

    Andrews Osborne Academy seeks a dynamic, student-centered educator and leader to serve as the Director of Student Engagement & Community Life for the 2026–2027 academic year.

    This position plays a central role in shaping the student experience across the Academy by fostering engagement, leadership, school culture, and student accountability. The Director of Student Engagement & Community Life works closely with students, faculty, advisors, residential life staff, and school leadership to create a vibrant, connected, and supportive community for all students.

    This is a highly visible role requiring strong relationship-building skills, organizational leadership, and a genuine passion for student development.

    Primary Responsibilities

    Student Engagement & School Culture
    • Lead and strengthen student engagement initiatives across the Academy 
    • Oversee student activities, clubs, assemblies, traditions, and community programming
    • Foster a positive, and student-centered school culture aligned with the mission and values of Andrews Osborne Academy
    • Maintain a visible and active presence throughout the school day and during student events

    Student Leadership Development
    • Serve as advisor to Student Council (STUCCO)
    • Develop leadership opportunities and programming for students
    • Support student voice, initiative, and participation across the school community
    • Encourage collaboration and meaningful student involvement in school life

    Student Conduct Coordination & Student Support
    • Serve as the lead coordinator for student conduct communication, accountability, and follow-through across Middle and Upper School
    • Work closely with the Director and Assistant Director of Middle & Upper School on student support and conduct matters
    • Partner with Lead Advisors, faculty, counseling, and Residential Life to support student growth and accountability
    • Help ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment in student expectations and community standards
    • Support restorative and developmental approaches to student conduct

    Community Collaboration
    • Collaborate with Athletics, Arts, Residential Life, and Academic Departments to support broad student participation and engagement
    • Support orientation, transitions, and community-building initiatives throughout the school year
    • Assist in planning and coordinating key student and community events

    Residential & Community Responsibilities
    • Live on campus as part of the residential community
    • Serve as a Faculty Fellow and Emergency Contact Person (ECP) on a rotating basis
    • Participate in evening and weekend responsibilities and support community life outside the classroom
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree required
    • Experience in student life, student affairs, education, counseling, residential life, or related field preferred
    • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
    • Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
    • Experience leading student activities, leadership programs, clubs, or community initiatives
    • Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced school environment
    • Commitment to supporting a diverse and globally minded student community

    Key Characteristics
    • Student-centered and relational
    • Organized and proactive
    • Positive and solutions-oriented
    • Collaborative and team-focused
    • Visible, approachable, and engaged
    • Strong communicator with sound judgment

    About Andrews Osborne Academy

    Andrews Osborne Academy is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day and boarding school serving students from Preschool through Post-Graduate. Located in Willoughby, Ohio, AOA is home to a globally diverse community of students representing numerous countries, cultures, and perspectives.

    AOA is committed to preparing students for a world that does not stand still by fostering adaptability, communication, leadership, and global understanding within a relational and student-centered environment.

    Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and a list of references to Chris Fox @ cfox@andrewsosborne.org.

  • 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.