Career Opportunities

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• Athletic Trainer - Hunting Valley Campus

  University School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Athletic Trainer to oversee injury prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for students who compete for one of our 13 interscholastic athletic programs.  This is a 12-month position that will work closely with Upper School Administration, the Athletic Department, health care professionals, varsity coaches, and the school nurse to promote the safety and well-being of all students.
  
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  Qualifications include:  Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field (Master's preferred) and current Athletic Trainer Licensure/Certification as required by the State of Ohio.
  
  Interested and qualified candidates to submit a cover letter, resume and references to athletics@us.edu.
  
  

• Chef - Hunting Valley Campus

  UNIVERSITY SCHOOL IS SEEKING A CHEF FOR THE HUNTING VALLEY CAMPUS.  The Chef will be responsible for the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods at the Hunting Valley Campus for students in Grade 9 through 12 along with faculty and staff.

   

  Major responsibilities include assisting in planning menus, ordering supplies, and keeping appropriate records; supervising the Assistant Chef and participates in cooking and baking and the preparation of foods. The Chef prepares for special events and adheres to all food safety standards and protocols.

   

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  Qualified candidates should have a minimum 1 to 3 years of professional and/or institutional cooking experience; Culinary Arts certificate preferred; knowledge of dietetic needs; be creative and up to date with food service trends and have excellent customer service skills.
  
  

  Qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to FSrecruiting@us.edu no later than Monday, July 6, 2026.

• Chief Financial Officer

  University School seeks a talented and experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the School’s Business Office, manage school finances, and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, Senior Administration, Faculty, and Staff to advance the educational mission of the School beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year.

   

  The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a member of the Head of School’s Directors’ Group. The Chief Financial Officer attends all Board of Directors meetings and is the primary staff member responsible on the Finance, Building and Grounds, and Investment committees of the Board. The CFO is also a member of the Admissions & Marketing and Advancement committees, as well as the Retirement Advisory committee of the Board. The CFO is responsible for the planning, control, account and reporting of income, expense, contributed and invested funds of the school. The CFO manages all activities designated as Business Office responsibilities including physical plant and grounds; risk management and insurance; transportation; compensation and benefits budgets; facilities leasing; and city, state, and federal government compliance.

   

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  Qualifications include:  Bachelor’s degree required, M.B.A. and/or a master’s degree in a related field strongly preferred, CPA professional accreditation a plus but is not required, eight to ten years of financial and business leadership in a non-profit or for-profit organization and experience in an independent secondary school, college or university setting preferred though individuals with strong financial and leadership skills in a related field are encouraged to explore this high visibility opportunity.  

  Qualified and interested candidates should submit electronically in one email and as separate documents (preferably PDFs) the following materials to CFOrecruiting@us.edu.

  • A cover letter expressing interest in the position and elaborating on one’s priorities if appointed.
  • A current resume.
  • A one-page statement of educational philosophy and practice.
  • A list of five (5) professional references with name, phone number, and email address of each.

• Substitute Teachers, Grades 9 - 12 – Hunting Valley Campus

  University School is currently reviewing applications for substitute teachers for grades 9 - 12.  Substitute teachers serve the school in a variety of ways, including proctoring classes, teaching discipline-specific classes, and proctoring standardized tests.  If you are interested in being considered, please submit a resume, two letters of reference, and, if available, copies of current teacher certifications to Karen Axelrod at kaxelrod@us.edu, or mail to her attention to University School, 2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley, OH 44022.

• Substitute Teachers, Grades Jr. K - 5 & 6 - 8 - Shaker Heights Campus

  University School is currently reviewing applications for substitute teachers for grades Jr. K-5 and 6-8. If you are interested in being considered for the upcoming academic year, please submit a resume, two letters of reference, and copies of current teacher certifications to either Renee Comella for Grades Jr. K-5 at rcomella@us.edu or Alexis Folino Gallo for Grades 6-8 at afolinogallo@us.edu; or mail to their attention to University School, 20701 Brantley Road, Shaker Heights, OH 44122.

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