Join Our Team (Open Positions)

Join the team at Charles Wright Academy, a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to inspiring and empowering students from Preschool through Grade 12. With over 550 students and a reputation as one of the premier schools in the Pacific Northwest, CWA fosters a culture of excellence, sending graduates to top colleges and universities nationwide. Be part of a school that nurtures creativity, builds character, and equips students with the skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence. Discover a fulfilling career where your passion for education makes a lasting impact!

We invite you to take a look at our open positions below and to visit our job openings portal!

Staff Openings

We do not have any staff openings at this time. Please check back for future opportunities at CWA.

Faculty Openings

Middle School Math Faculty (7/8th Grade)

This position is a full-time faculty appointment to teach four sections of Middle School math, either pre-algebra, algebra, or both, in seventh and eighth grade for the 2026-2027 academic year. CWA’s math program balances conceptual understanding and procedural fluency with effective application and connection-making. Strong candidates will have experience preparing students for the next stage of their math education and feel confident gathering data, identifying needs, and designing extensions or interventions.

Middle School Humanities Faculty (7/8th Grade)

This position is a full-time faculty appointment to teach four sections of Middle School Humanities, either history or English, in seventh or eighth grade for the 2026-2027 academic year. Strong candidates should have the flexibility to teach in an integrated humanities curriculum, in collaboration with another teacher and with guidance from the Humanities Curriculum Coordinator. Both the history and English courses emphasize inquiry, research, effective communication, and interdisciplinary connections. 

Upper School Biology Faculty

This position is a full-time faculty appointment to teach four sections of high school Biology for the 2026-27 academic year, including ninth grade Biology and AP Biology. Strong candidates should have the flexibility to teach a second scientific discipline and/or electives, including Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Ecology, Marine Biology, etc. Additionally, strong candidates should have the desire and ability to leverage our campus and the surrounding area to create engaging courses and activities. 

Upper School Mathematics Faculty

This position is a full-time faculty appointment to teach four sections of high school Mathematics for the 2026-27 academic year, including AP Calculus BC. Courses taught in the Upper School Mathematics Department at CWA range from Algebra I to AP Calculus BC. Faculty can teach any combination of the above courses, and flexibility to teach more than one level is expected.

Substitute Teacher

Although we do not have an immediate need, we are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers for all grade levels, and especially those with experience in Spanish, French, and Japanese languages, performing arts, science, and math. We are also in high need of substitute teachers who are Merit Certified to work with our 3 & 4-year-old program. Substitute Teaching offers a flexible schedule and is an excellent way to work with great students and their families while achieving a work/life balance customized for you, stay active in your field, or experience independent school teaching.