Employment Opportunities for 2025-2026
OSA is a wonderful place to be! We are committed to a positive, collaborative, supportive, and compassionate working environment for both students and adults. We are also committed to providing an environment where people “look up” and engage in friendly conversation. In addition, we appreciate all involved with OSA to be committed to modeling healthy habits and showing a desire to be engaged, curious, and “tech-free” when with others.
Employment:
- Math assistant for academic support, math study sessions (Math At Your Level), and training with our math team, 2-3 days a week (or 12-18 hrs/wk), to lead a class next year (2026-2027).
- Math candidates need to have experience tutoring, subbing, or teaching math at levels 6th-8th.
- Math candidates with experience and CREATIVE teaching ability in science may be considered for more hours.
Specialist positions sought for educational support and subcontracted (1099) classes:
- Education assistant (math/English), hourly
- General supervisory assistant, hourly
- First aid, babysitting
- Computer programming
- Outdoor craft and skills
- Archery
- Sports
- Dance
- Choral/ singing
- Another cool idea that we hadn’t thought of…
Candidates for employment must:
- Have a clear TB test.
- Fingerprinting and DoJ clearance required.
- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required.
- Be at least 25 years old, with at least two years of college completed. Younger applicants (at least 21) may be considered for some positions, dependent on qualifications.
- Have experience working with middle school-age children, preferably in a classroom setting.
- Have strong classroom management skills. Be able to lead with confidence, humor, and skill.
- Be strong in people skills (communication, kindness, professionalism).
- Be reliable with expected hours.
- Display excellent role modeling in alignment with our students’ Participant Agreement.
- Understand and adhere to our philosophy (please read BEFORE applying).
- NOTE: Our current campus is spread out. There are hills and stairs, and plenty of walking around outdoors. Main classrooms/ restrooms are ADA compliant.
Days/times/rates:
- One Spark Academy is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, and Fridays, 8:30- 1:00 PM. We are closed on holidays. Check our calendar online for Session start/end dates and holidays.
- Lunch is included M-Th if on site around that time.
- Hourly rates for employment depend on position and relative experience. The rate range for assistants and those being trained for lead positions is $22 – $28. (Any new employee comes on as an “assistant” and there is a training window.)
- Specialist positions (normally one 1.5 hr class per week) from independent contractors (1099) may be paid at a vendor’s professional rate.
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling, lunch included, and additional paid planning time as needed.
To apply:
Send a resume* and letter of recommendation to Lori Peters. In your introductory email, be sure to share why you want to work with us, based on what you know about OSA, and what great ideas you have!
* A resume can be simple. Must include contact information, education, work experience, relevant skills, and at least two references.