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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  • Temporary Upper School History Teacher

    The O’Neal School seeks a qualified Temporary Upper School History Teacher to cover a leave period. This position will begin in early September, with the duration of coverage not yet determined. This position teaches United States History, Advanced Placement US History, Government, and Advanced Placement Government courses.
     
    The major responsibility of the position is to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program according to the guidelines provided by The O’Neal School curriculum which guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
     
    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 each class.
    • Assess, record, and report on the development and progress of students.
    • Stay abreast of developments in the field through reading, research, and professional development, including faculty development days.
    • Liaise and collaborate with colleagues, including Division Head, Department Head, fellow teachers, counselor, and other resources.
    • Participate in sponsorship of student extracurricular activities
     
    Minimum Requirements:
    • A Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on History. Master’s preferred.
    • Previous experience teaching History, preferably at the upper school level.
    • 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, a cover letter, and a copy of transcript(s) to jobs@onealschool.org.
  • Temporary Lower School Teacher (1st and 2nd grade)

    The O’Neal School seeks a qualified temporary Lower School Teacher to cover two back-to-back leave periods. This position will serve as a temporary First Grade teacher from approximately mid-September through winter break, then as a temporary Second Grade teacher from January through mid-spring. Ideally, the person hired for this position will also spend time earlier in September working closely with the 1st grade teacher in preparation for assuming full-time coverage.
     
    The major responsibility of the position is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program according to the guidelines provided by The O’Neal School curriculum and the lead teachers, guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
     
    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 each 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, including faculty development days.
    • Liaise and collaborate with colleagues, including Division Head, fellow teachers, counselor, and other resources.
     
    Minimum Requirements:
    • A Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
    • Previous experience teaching elementary school, preferably in Grades 1 or 2.
    • 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 Swim Coach

    The O’Neal School Aquatics Club is seeking a part-time Age Group Coach to coach club swimmers. This position will work after 5:00pm during the school year and early morning and afternoon practices during the summer, approximately 10-15 hours per week (plus weekends as needed for meets, which are approximately once per month).
     
    All travel expenses and certification costs are reimbursed. Rate of pay is $15-$18 per hour depending on experience.
     
    We are looking for a responsible, dependable, and fun coach who is dedicated to teaching the love of competitive swim to future generations.
     
    Desired qualifications include:
    • USA Swimming Coach certification required
    • Strong ability to communicate with kids approximately ages 10-15, parents, and other coaches and staff
    • Patient, respectful, enthusiastic, and positive
    • Strong organizational and goal-setting skills
    • View coaching as a role with the power to shape athletes into upstanding individuals
     
    Responsibilities include:
    • Developing a coaching plan geared to the success of each athlete
    • Running practice 5 days per week
    • Attending swim meets
    • Communicating with parents/guardians
    • Planning team-building activities
    • Developing an understanding of each athlete’s abilities and appropriately assigning meet events based on skill level
    • Minimal pool maintenance
     
    The O’Neal Aquatics Club is a growing swim club in it’s 6th year. We are dedicated to the development of competitive athletes at all levels while building strength of character and physical well-being in a positive environment where safety, integrity, self-discipline, and consideration for others are fundamental. We are small but mighty, having produced top-ranked swimmers in NC. We offer a year-round swim team, swim lessons, and summer swim league. Come and join our prestigious club as we continue to grow and develop! For more information about our club, please check out our club page.
     
    Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@onealschool.org. All employees of The O’Neal School must clear a background check and must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • 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.