Cushing Academy encourages applications from teacher candidates with successful teaching experience as well as those who have earned their bachelor's, master's, and/or doctoral degrees, and who possess strong academic training in relevant subject areas.
Cushing seeks teacher candidates interested in the full life of our boarding school beyond the classroom. Teachers at Cushing typically work with 50 or fewer students divided among four classes. Faculty members generally coach two seasons each year and live in a dormitory where they supervise and counsel students.
Cushing provides faculty with generous benefits, including health insurance, TIAA retirement annuities, and housing and dining privileges.
We encourage all qualified candidates to pursue career opportunities at Cushing. Unless otherwise instructed in the job postings below, please submit a letter of interest, résumé, and our application to [email protected], or by mail to:
Cushing Academy
Human Resources Office
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
Cushing Academy seeks candidates who share our commitment to diversity in all aspects of our school. It is the policy of Cushing Academy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran's status, genetic predisposition, or any other legally protected status. Cushing is fully accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Current Employment Opportunities
- Plumber
- Campus Store/Mailroom Associate
- Assistant Director of Admissions
Cushing Academy, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Assistant Director of Admissions. Interested candidates should review the opportunity statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Ashlyn Chillemi, Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at [email protected].
- Assistant Director of Alumni Giving & Engagement
Cushing Academy, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Assistant Director of Alumni Giving & Engagement beginning in January 2025. Interested candidates should review the opportunity statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Ashlyn Chillemi, Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at [email protected].
- Marketing and Communications Associate
Cushing Academy, has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for an Marketing and Communications Associate. Interested candidates should review the opportunity statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Ashlyn Chillemi, Recruiter at DovetailED Talent Sourcing, at [email protected].
Summer Employment Opportunities
We invite the submission of application materials from highly energetic, creative, confident, and qualified individuals who wish to work with a dynamic group of young people from across the U.S. and around the world.
Required Application Materials:
- Cushing Academy Summer Session Employment Application and Official Massachusetts Application for Employment
Note: On the Massachusetts Application for Employment, you may disregard items that refer to shiftwork as well as to full-time employment. Employment in Summer Session is for the orientation period and the 5-week session only. - Official copies of all transcripts (including undergraduate, graduate and/or transfer transcripts)
- A cover letter expressing interest in Summer Session employment and detailing how your specific skills, experience, and educational background align with the position.
- A current résumé, including the last five years of employment history if applicable
- Two recommendations sent to Cushing directly from professors, mentors, and/or job supervisors
All required application materials can be sent to:
Chris Roy
Director of Summer Programs
[email protected]
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
Cushing Academy seeks candidates who share our commitment to diversity in all aspects of our school. It is the policy of Cushing Academy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran's status, genetic predisposition or any other legally protected status. Cushing is fully accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges.