Employment

Salary and Benefits

The O’Neal School seeks employees who are knowledgeable and experienced in their fields and united in their commitment to students. To ensure that our faculty and staff remain on the leading edge within the school’s mission, we offer competitive compensation and benefits, as well as a strong and varied program for professional growth and development.
 
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Application Process

Applicants should complete the Employment Application above and email a resume, and a cover letter to jobs@onealschool.org. The O’Neal School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Open Positions

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  • Director of Development

    The O’Neal School seeks a Director of Development to enhance and lead a comprehensive program that generates and maximizes philanthropic support for the School. This position reports directly to the Head of School and serves on the School’s Leadership Team. It is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position.
     
    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    • Develop a robust fundraising strategy with clear objectives and timelines to support the annual fund, major donations, planned giving and capital campaigns.
    • Establish annual goals and actionable plans to achieve fundraising and friend raising targets.
    • Develop strategic initiatives to enhance donor engagement and contributions.
    • Plan, manage, and support fundraising events, including the school’s annual benefit, with other members of the School community.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with all donors—current families, alumni, community members, and partner organizations—to promote a culture of support for the School.
    • Serve on the School Marketing Team, coordinating with the Director of Communications to ensure consistent and effective messaging in all development-related publicity and communications.
    • Develop and lead alumni networks to strengthen relationships and develop alumni donors.
    • Maintain comprehensive data and statistics on the development program, and regularly update the Head of School, Development Committee, and the Board of Trustees.
    • Act as an external ambassador for The O’Neal School to enhance the school’s visibility and philanthropic reach.
    • Manage a development office currently staffed with one other colleague and inform the vision of growing the office purposefully.
    • Serve on the School’s Leadership Team.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
     
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
    • Demonstrated ability to raise financial support for an organization.
    • Balance of skills that include envisioning the whole of development’s function, the ability to lead others in the shared endeavor, and on-going programmatic analysis.
    • Genuine desire to understand the unique history, culture, mission and vision of the O’Neal School.
    • Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and projects.
    • The ability to present effectively and compellingly in front of small and large groups.
    • Ability to connect meaningfully with all sectors of the O’Neal community.
    • Personal character that includes integrity and accountability.
    • Ability to work independently in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
    • All employees of The O’Neal School must pass a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
     
    Interested applicants should email a resume and a cover letter to jobs@onealschool.org.
  • Part-Time Human Anatomy Teacher

    The O’Neal School seeks a qualified Part-Time Upper School Human Anatomy Teacher to teach one course for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year (through May 2026). The major responsibility of this position is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program according to the guidelines provided by The O’Neal School, guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
     
    This is a part-time, academic year-long position, teaching one course 4 days per week (Mon, Tues., Wed., & Fri.) from 9:00am – 9:50am.
     
    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    • Have knowledge of, uphold, model, and communicate the mission of The O’Neal School.
    • Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons appropriate to the subject.
    • Assess, record, and report on the development and progress of students.
    • Stay abreast of developments in the field through reading, research, and professional development.
    • Liaise and collaborate with colleagues, including Upper School Division Head, fellow teachers, counselor, and other resources.
     
    Minimum Requirements:
    • A Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
    • Previous teaching experience preferred.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills related to interactions with students, parents, and fellow teachers.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Attention to detail, strong organization skills, and an adherence to timeliness.
     
    All employees hired by The O’Neal School must have legal authorization to work in the United States and must pass a pre-employment background check.
     
    Interested applicants should email a resume and a cover letter to jobs@onealschool.org.
  • Part-Time School Bus Route Driver (AM and PM) – No CDL

    The O’Neal School is recruiting for a school bus driver to drive a regular route every morning and afternoon during the school year.
     
    This route driver will drive a small bus (no CDL required) twice daily: every morning and afternoon from O’Neal’s campus to Spout Springs (Hwy 87), and back to campus. The hours are approximately 6:00am – 7:45am, and 2:45 – 4:30pm.
     
    The pay rate is $18/hour, with a minimum of 2 hours paid per run (for a total pay of at least $72/day).
     
    This position begins November 3, 2025.
     
    Requirements:
    • A valid driver license
    • A commitment to safety and careful operation of a school bus. Previous similar experience is a plus.
    • Possession of a safe driving record
     
    This position requires clearance of a background check and drug test, and all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
     
    Interested applicants should email a resume to jobs@onealschool.org.
  • Part-Time Middle School Basketball Coaches

    The O’Neal School is seeking a part-time basketball coach for the 2025-26 season, beginning in early November and lasting until February. The position requires availability Monday through Friday from 2:45pm – 4:30pm for practice on school days. Later hours may be required for games on weekdays (no weekends required).
     
    The major responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
    • Assist with coordination and coaching of all practices for assigned team. Attend and coach all home and away basketball games for assigned team.
    • Develop student athletes, including skills, conditioning, knowledge of basketball, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
    • Create and execute strategies during basketball games.
    • Collaborate with the School’s athletics department and fellow basketball coaches and uphold The O’Neal School’s mission and vision.
     
    Requirements:
    • Previous experience playing basketball required; coaching experience preferred
    • Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop students
    • Dependability, responsibility, and reliability
    • Enthusiasm and flexibility
     
    All employees hired by The O’Neal School must have legal authorization to work in the United States and must pass a pre-employment background check.
     
    Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to jobs@onealschool.org.
  • Part-Time Volleyball Coach

    The O’Neal School seeks a Part-Time Volleyball Coach for the Fall 2025 season, from approximately early August through early November. The major responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
    • Coordinate and lead or assist at all practices (which take place at the end of the regular school day). Attend and coach all home and away volleyball matches.
    • Develop student athletes, including skills, conditioning, knowledge of volleyball, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
    • Create and execute strategies during volleyball matches.
    • Collaborate with the School’s athletics department and uphold The O’Neal School’s mission and vision.
     
    Requirements:
    • Previous experience playing volleyball required; experience coaching volleyball strongly preferred
    • Strong leadership skills, and the ability to develop students
    • Dependability, responsibility, and reliability
    • Enthusiasm and flexibility
     
    All employees hired by The O’Neal School must have legal authorization to work in the United States and must pass a pre-employment background check.
     
    Interested applicants should email a resume and a cover letter to jobs@onealschool.org.
The O’Neal School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin physical or mental disabilities, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All offers of employment are contingent upon clearance of a drug test and background check.
The O'Neal School admits students of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.