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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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School Bus Driver
The Sport and Activity Bus Driver plays an important role in supporting the school’s athletic, extracurricular, and activity programs by ensuring students travel safely and reliably to and from sporting events, practices, and other school-related activities. As a representative of the school, the driver provides a welcoming, patient, and professional presence, helping students feel safe, supported, and cared for throughout their journey.

The Sport and Activity Bus Drivers are responsible for prioritizing student safety, maintaining a calm and positive environment, and demonstrating strong communication, punctuality, and reliability. The driver is comfortable managing the energy and excitement of students traveling together while remaining focused on the road and adhering to all traffic laws and school transportation policies.

This position requires flexibility and availability to accommodate varying schedules, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, depending on sporting events and school activities. The driver is expected to coordinate effectively with coaches, teachers, and school staff to ensure students arrive at their destinations on time and are safely transported to and from all scheduled activities.

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
- 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 encourages 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 two+ 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 five years
- Clean driving record (no traffic citations in the last five 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 $34.45 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:
- Washington paid sick leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
- Eighteen (18) paid Holidays in 2026 (prorated to four paid hours per Holiday).
- All state and federally mandated benefits
Application Process
Annie Wright Schools remain firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities. 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 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 $24.64/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.