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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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  • Maintenance Technician

    Annie Wright is seeking a Maintenance Technician to begin immediately. This is a full-time, hourly position reporting to the Director of Maintenance and Security.
     
    Mission Statement
    Annie Wright’s strong community cultivates individual learners to become well-educated, creative and responsible citizens for a global society.
     
    Position description
    The Maintenance Technician is a core member of the maintenance team and the Annie Wright staff. They are responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and building systems and ensuring facilities are tidy and functional and, at all times, handle their own and the Schools’ property and equipment in a professional manner. The Maintenance Technician will inspect different equipment and perform basic repairs or preventative maintenance when required.
     
    The Maintenance Technician has previous experience in maintenance, is highly skilled with various hand and power tools, is able to follow direction as well as work independently, and contributes to the overall success and efficiency of the school. As a member of a school community, the Maintenance Technician 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 Maintenance Technician 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 Maintenance Technician:
    • Conducts routine inspections of premises and equipment;
    • Performs preventative maintenance;
    • Handles basic repairs and maintenance;
    • Oversees contractors when professional repairs are necessary;
    • Diagnoses mechanical issues and fixes them;
    • Repairs machines, equipment, or structures as necessary;
    • Attends staff meetings and participates in professional development, as required;
    • Assists staff with routine event and meeting setups;
    • Performs classroom or office moves as needed.
    Qualifications
    The Maintenance Technician 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 Maintenance Technician:
    ●  Holds a high school diploma or general education degree (GED);
    ●  Has extensive experience with wall/drywall repair and performing routine maintenance;
    ●  Is able to take apart equipment or devices and to remove and replace defective parts;
    ●  Is able to use common construction tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches;
    ●  Is reliable, proactive, and has a solution-oriented mindset;
    • Has the ability to contribute to a team environment and interface well with varied constituencies;
    • Has the ability to handle multiple projects/tasks independently with great attention to detail to meet deadlines in an environment with interruptions;
    ●  Has excellent planning, organization, follow-up and time management skills;
    • Practices cultural humility in personal interactions;
    • Has a valid WDL;
    ●  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 ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
    • Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
    • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs.
    • Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations.
    • Must be able to work in cold environments and on concrete floors.
    • Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
    • Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 50 pounds occasionally. 
    Salary & benefits
    This position offers an hourly rate of $27.00 to $30.00 per hour depending on experience. Benefits available to the hired candidate for the Maintenance Technician 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 2024
    ●  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 remains firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Annie Wright Schools 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 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 the position is filled.

  • Bus Driver

    Annie Wright is seeking a School Bus Driver with a valid CDL license to begin immediately. 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. 
     
    Position description 
    The School Bus Driver is often the first person a child sees on their way to school. The School Bus Driver, therefore, is essential to our school’s ecosystem, and the warm attitude and patient spirit with which the School Bus Driver welcomes each and every student is key to this partnership. The School Bus Driver is a kind and steady presence, conscious of the health and safety of the students in their charge, and diligent in communication, timing, and responsibility. 
     
    The School Bus Driver is comfortable and enjoys the sound of students laughing and playing on the bus and is able to manage these distractions while focusing on the road. The School Bus Driver must be available to shuttle the regular morning and afternoon routes as well as frequent assignments for transporting students to field trips and activities and must ensure that all students are safely and successfully delivered to and from school. 
     
    Annie Wright buses are 21’ to 27’ long and carry a maximum of 29 friendly and eager students. Currently the maximum number of stops per route is 3. 
     
    Position overview: duties & responsibilities 
    The School Bus Driver: 
    ● Drives safely along designated routes 
    ● Obeys traffic laws, safety procedures, and transit regulations 
    ● Picks up and drops off students at designated times and locations 
    ● Transports students to and from athletic activities in the afternoons 
    ● Assists all students with getting on and off the bus as required 
    ● Prevents or stops unruly behavior from students and ensures safety of all students 
    ● Communicates with families via WhatsApp and the school regarding delays or any issues along a route 
    ● Fills the gas tank of the bus, when needed 
    ● Always maintains a clean and mechanically-sound bus 
    ● Attends staff meetings and participates in professional development, as required 
     
    Qualifications 
    The School Bus Driver will demonstrate key elements of the listed expertise and experiences. This is an aspirational list and Annie Wright Schools encourage candidates to apply who may not currently possess, but are working on building, all of these qualities. The School Bus Driver: 
    ● Holds a high school diploma or GED 
    ● Has 1+ years' experience driving a school bus 
    ● Is able to communicate clearly and effectively with students, families and school staff 
    ● Has some experience working with children (preferably 2+ years) 
    In addition, the Bus Driver must have: 
    ● A valid Washington State driver’s license, including CDL with passenger endorsements 
    ● The ability to carry out assigned route on time 
    ● No at-fault traffic accidents in the last 5 years 
    ● Clean driving record (no traffic citations in last 5 years) 
    ● A current Medical Examiner’s Certificate; 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 
    ● Prolonged periods of sitting and driving. 
    ● Must be able to enter and exit the bus without assistance 
     
    Salary & benefits 
    This position offers an hourly rate of $35.00 per hour. Benefits available to the hired candidate for the Bus Driver position include the following, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan: 
    ● Medical, Dental and Employee Assistance Program 
    ● Life insurance 
    ● Accidental death & dismemberment insurance 
    ● Long-term disability insurance 
    ● Washington Paid sick leave (known as Wellness Days): One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked 
    ● Fifteen (15) paid Holidays in 2023 (prorated to 4 paid hours per Holiday). 
    ● 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 the position is 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 2023-2024 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 $22.00/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.
     
For more information about working at Annie Wright Schools, please contact Omari Maulana, Human Resource Manager. 
827 North Tacoma Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98403
253.272.2216