Careers
Empowering Teachers Who Love Teaching
What would you teach if you could teach anything? Let us know in your application.
Dedicated Mentors
Global Educators
Innovative Leaders
Redefining What a Teacher Can Be
Lean into your passions. Teach something you’d want to learn.
At Shady Side, teachers are more than teachers. Become a:
Coach
Mentor
Director
Producer
Manager
Explorer
Editor
Historian
Scientist
Redefining What a Classroom Can Be
Here, no two classrooms are exactly alike. And every day, each classroom can be something completely different. What would you turn your classroom into?
A Research Lab
A marketing firm
A debate hall
A greenhouse
an art studio
a trading floor
A business
an observatory
a design studio
We Want To Get Toknow You
Browse our open positions, find a career you love, tell imposter syndrome to take the day off, and apply.
Picture Yourself at Shady Side
Why Shady Side?
From competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to professional development opportunities, we strive to create a supportive and rewarding workplace.
Join Our Talent Pool
Don’t see a current opening that matches your skills? We’d still love to hear from you! Fill out our interest form to share your qualifications, and we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities.
Come As You Are
Shady Side Academy is a diverse community of students and adults who share different perspectives. We embrace each other’s differences and backgrounds, and know that this diversity adds to the richness and depth of our students’ overall learning experience.
Quick Facts
177
faculty inspiring
students every day
15%
of faculty are
people of color
68%
of faculty have obtained
advanced degrees
Clearances
All employees are required to complete several training and clearances every 5 years.