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Employment

Our talented and committed group of faculty and staff is at the heart of Annie Wright's strong community.

Employees can expect a warm and collegial atmosphere, where students from age three to 18 are at the center of all we do. A supportive administration, beautiful setting, excellent resources and a spirit of fun make Annie Wright a wonderful place to work.

Employment Announcements

Staff Positions

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Housekeeper
Annie Wright is seeking a Housekeeper to begin immediately. This is a full time staff position that reports directly to theHousekeeping Supervisor.

Mission Statement
Annie Wright’s strong community cultivates individual learners to become well-educated, creative and responsible citizens for a global society.

About AWS
Tradition meets innovation at Annie Wright Schools, where we honor our rich history and traditions, embrace the present, and continue always to move forward. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. The Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12, welcoming students from Tacoma and around the world. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division.

Position description
The Housekeeper is a core member of the Annie Wright staff and is responsible for keeping their assigned area cleaned and maintained in a timely and orderly condition and will, at all times, handle their own and the schools’ property and equipment in a professional manner.
The Housekeeper has previous experience in housekeeping, is hardworking and organized, takes pride in their work, and is a self-sufficient, detail-oriented team player that will contribute to the overall success and efficiency of the school. The Housekeeper performs routine custodial duties. As a member of a school community, the Housekeeper is comfortable around children of all ages, working around school needs, and brings a positive attitude to their daily work.
Annie Wright Schools’ strong community starts with the faculty and staff who are dedicated to the growth, health, and education of our students. The Housekeeper works with all faculty and staff to continue to uphold the mission and the students at the core of the institution.

Position overview: duties & responsibilities
The Housekeeper
- Performs routine custodial duties. Responsible for cleaning a variety of the following spaces: classrooms, restrooms, offices, lounges, cafeteria, hallways and foyers;
- Lifts/moves various heavy objects;
- Operates floor scrubbers, buffers, sweepers, and vacuum machines as needed in the performance of assigned duties;
- Gathers and disposes of trash;
- Initiates work orders for repairs and maintenance;
- Reports any safety, sanitary or fire hazards to the appropriate department;
- Identifies opportunities for improved operation and service excellence, making recommendations to the Housekeeping Supervisor of ways in which the school can be beautified;
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor.
- Housekeeper shifts are currently expected to be Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, but may fluctuate to fulfill the needs as determined by the Housekeeping Supervisor
Qualifications
The Housekeeper will demonstrate key elements of the listed expertise and experiences. This is an aspirational list and Annie Wright Schools encourages candidates to apply who may not currently possess, but are working on building, all of these qualities.

The Housekeeper:
- Is reliable, proactive, and has a solution-oriented mindset;
- Has excellent planning, organization and time management skills;
- Has the ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and directions regarding the use of housekeeper/janitorial products used by the School;
- Practices cultural humility in personal interactions;
- Has the ability to contribute to a team environment and interface well with varied constituencies;
- Has the ability to handle multiple projects/tasks with great attention to detail to meet deadlines in an environment with interruptions;
- And, is eligible to work in the United States. Note: Under our current employment policies, we are unable to sponsor work visas and do not offer positions to candidates who are not yet eligible to work in the United States.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to transport up to 30-50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to be stationary for longer than 4 hours.
- Must be able to ascend stairs in the building as needed.
Salary & benefits
This position offers an hourly rate of $25.45 per hour. Benefits available to the hired candidate for the Housekeeping position include the following, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid sick leave (known as Wellness Days): Each regular full-time employee earns 80 hours of Wellness leave per accrual year
- Ability to accrue up to three (3) weeks of vacation per accrual year, with a maximum roll over of 40 hours of vacation.
- Seventeen (17) paid Holidays in 2025
- Fifty percent (50%) tuition remission in accordance with school policy. All fees and incidental expenses are the sole responsibility of the employee-parent
- All children of benefited employees of AWS, who are currently enrolled at AWS, are eligible for extended day services at no charge when school is in session. Charges apply for faculty in-service days or similar days
- A 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% company match with a 3% employee contribution
Application process
Annie Wright Schools remain firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Annie Wright shall hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment related decisions without regard to an employee’s race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Annie Wright Schools are actively seeking to create a more culturally diverse school community and accordingly, applicants of color and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, email and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references, and this completed and signed application, all in PDF format, to Mrs. Erin Gann, Executive Assistant to the Head of Schools, at erin_gann@aw.org. In accordance with Annie Wright Schools’ strategic focus on issues related to social justice, candidates should anticipate being asked to address how their past work, as well as future contributions, might serve to advance Annie Wright’s commitment to a more diverse and inclusive community. Applications for this position will be accepted until filled.

Faculty Positions

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Substitute Teachers (Lower & Middle Schools)
Annie Wright is seeking Substitute Teachers in the Lower School (Preschool-Grade 5) and Middle School (Grades 6-8) for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a part-time, hourly position.

Mission Statement
Annie Wright’s strong community cultivates individual learners to become well-educated, creative, and responsible citizens for a global society.

About AWS
Tradition meets innovation at Annie Wright Schools, where we honor our rich history and traditions, embrace the present, and continue always to move forward. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. The Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12, welcoming students from Tacoma and around the world. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division.

Position description
The Substitute Teacher at Annie Wright fills in for absent teachers as needed and allows a smooth transition for students to continue with their school day and week. They are experienced in working with children, and ideally have classroom teaching experience to help guide them. They are flexible and comfortable with the unknowns that come with subbing in a class in which you are not the teacher, and are able to follow lesson plans left for them, as well as coming up with additional activities should the need arise. Substitute teachers at Annie Wright are skillful at engaging children, approach them with a positive attitude and find joy in spending the day in the classroom. They are not afraid to ask for help, and are comfortable giving feedback if the day or process did not go as planned.

Position Overview: duties & responsibilities
Substitute Teachers:
- provide instruction and fulfill duties during the short-term absence of faculty; aid students in their daily tasks, help ensure their understanding of subject matter and use materials provided by absent teachers to attain lesson goals;
- manage classroom behavior in a positive way and reach out to other faculty members for support as needed and manage classroom procedures, including taking attendance and maintaining orderly classrooms and student work, in compliance with the school’s procedures, guidelines, and policies;
- and maintain a professional attitude in all manner of conduct with students, faculty, and parents, including a commitment to confidentiality.
Qualifications
The Substitute Teacher will demonstrate key elements of the expertise and experiences listed above. This is an aspirational list and Annie Wright Schools encourages candidates to apply who may not currently possess, but are working on building, all of these qualities. The Substitute Teacher:
- holds a BA in education or a related field (teaching certification is a plus);
- has experience working with and/or teaching youth;
- is detail-oriented and demonstrate the ability to follow written and oral instructions;
- demonstrates effective and appropriate communication with students, faculty, and staff, and parents;
- demonstrates the ability to cultivate relationships with students in a short period of time;
- exhibits confidence and capability in providing instruction;
- is willing and able to work while standing for most of the day, with few breaks to sit (especially for Lower School Substitute Teachers);
- is available on short notice and on a regular basis, and respond promptly to requests for substituting;
- is available from 7:30 am-3:30 pm,
- And, is eligible to work in the United States. (Note: Under our current employment policies, we are unable to sponsor work visas and do not offer positions to candidates who are not yet eligible to work in the United States.)
Compensation
Compensation includes an hourly wage of $23.75/hour. Lunch is provided.

Application process
Annie Wright Schools remain firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Annie Wright shall hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment related decisions without regard to an employee’s race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Annie Wright Schools are actively seeking to create a more culturally diverse school community and accordingly, applicants of color and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and email and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references, and this completed and signed application, all in PDF format, to Mrs. Erin Gann, Executive Assistant to the Head of Schools, at erin_gann@aw.org. In accordance with Annie Wright Schools’ strategic focus on issues related to social justice, candidates should anticipate being asked to address how their past work, as well as future contributions, might serve to advance Annie Wright’s commitment to a more diverse and inclusive community. Applications for this position will be accepted until filled.