Employment

The Orme School was established in 1929 by the Orme Family and is located in beautiful central Arizona. We are a nonprofit school and we pride ourselves on our close-knit and extremely diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a family atmosphere for staff, faculty and students. Our college preparatory boarding program serves students in grades 8 through a Post Graduate year. Orme’s oasis-like location and history provide a unique career opportunity. We maintain high academic expectations and also offer excellent athletic and arts programs, horsemanship, gardening and sustainability initiatives, and outdoor exploration. Most of our faculty live on campus in faculty housing, and are involved in academics, extra-curricular activities, and residential education as teachers, coaches, mentors, and advisors. A career at The Orme School is much more than a job; it is about being welcomed into our healthy, distinct and supportive community.

The School is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Hiring Status

English Teacher
The Orme School is seeking an experienced full-time English faculty member for the 2024-2025 school year to start in late-August. We are specifically looking for a gifted teacher who is able to use their own interests and passions to excite a range of learners about this most important subject. As a unique international community in rural Arizona, we aspire to teach our students empathy, compassion, acceptance for all types of differences, respect for themselves and others, and to see themselves as an integral part of the world around them. Duties also include coaching or afternoon activities on a rotational basis, as well as one night weekly and one weekend monthly of residential life duties. On-campus housing provided. If interested, please send email with resume to Nichole Rupp, Dean of Academics – nrupp@ormeschool.org.

Athletic Director
The Athletic Director reports directly to the Vice President for Academics and Programs, and is an educational administrator and teacher at the school. They develop and supervise the physical education instruction, athletic administration, and overall health education at the school. Required Bachelor’s degree in athletic administration, physical education, or a related discipline, at least 3 years of teaching experience in physical education and/or coaching, and a successful track record working with student athletes, preferably in independent schools.
Duties also include coaching on a rotational basis, as well as one night weekly and one weekend monthly of residential life duties. On-campus housing provided. If interested, please send email with resume to Nichole Rupp, Dean of Academics – nrupp@ormeschool.org.

Dean of Students
Seeking a Dean of Students for the 2024-2025 school year. The Dean of Students works closely with the Dean of Academics and Director of Residential Life to lead the efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive, community-oriented school culture. This position manages the behavior programs for the school and models how to establish strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families. Bachelors required (Masters preferred), 3-5 years administrative experience in a school setting (independent and boarding preferred), and behavior management or relevant experience preferred. Other duties could include coaching or afternoon activities on a rotational basis. On-campus housing provided. If interested, please send email with resume to Nichole Rupp, Dean of Academics – nrupp@ormeschool.org.

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