Careers

Cannon School seeks three, full-time teaching fellows for the 2020-2021 school year. One fellow will work in our Lower School (grades JrK-4), one fellow will work in our middle school (grades 5-8), and one fellow will work in our upper school (grades 9-12).The Cannon School Fellow is designed to support the development of teachers and leaders in education. The Fellowship combines teaching, advising and administrative responsibilities to provide experience in a variety of independent school teaching and leadership roles. This is a 10-month position, beginning on August 9, 2021. Fellows will work closely with divisional leadership and will be responsible for assisting with student programming. Fellows will report directly to each division head. Upon completion of this one-year program, Fellows will be prepared for a number of career options in independent schools.

Cannon School is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and we strongly encourage people of color to apply for the Fellow positions. 

We are currently seeking relational, energetic, and growth-minded candidates for a full time Middle School Social Studies teacher position for the 2021-2022 school year, with the potential for department leadership in the future. Our ideal candidate is a passionate educator with experience and/or specific interest in teaching history in grades five through eight. Experience working with standards-based grading and Humanities courses would be beneficial. This teacher will be expected to serve as an advisor and take on other duties outside the classroom as assigned. Interest in coaching or other extra-curricular activities is a plus.  Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience required. Master’s degree and several years of teaching experience preferred.

preparing and maintaining all campus athletic fields, courts and other playing surfaces.  In addition, the coordinator is responsible for evaluating and coordinating with internal and/or external suppliers for larger and more complex maintenance needs.  The position will interact frequently with other athletic personnel and will report to the Associate Athletic Director.  This position requires a high degree of autonomy, initiative and judgement.

The Head Cheer Coach provides leadership, organization and supervision for all aspects of the cheerleading program. The Head Cheer Coach is responsible for the teaching of sport-specific fundamentals and skills associated with their assigned sport, which includes but is not limited to; observing and evaluating performance, demonstrating proper techniques, and executing practice plans to improve student-athlete skill level. In addition, the Head Coach is responsible for providing strategic instruction to their student-athletes during practice and performances on certain situations relative to their instruction. The head coach is responsible for the management of all aspects of the cheer program including events and fundraisers. Serves as an on-court coach during practices and games, provides advice on strategy while evaluating player performance and demonstrating proper skills or techniques needed to perform at a high level. Candidates must be able to choreograph routines that incorporate dance, cheer, tumbling and stunting.

We are currently looking for a Varsity Defensive Assistant coach that specializes in the development of Defensive Line. This position requires the coach to be an integral part of our culture, to provide a high level of energy and engagement with our players and coaches, to be a skilled communicator, as well as have the ability to develop the skills of our Defensive Linemen.
This is a seasonal stipend position. 

We are currently looking for a Varsity Defensive Coordinator. This position requires the coach to be an integral part of our culture, to provide a high level of energy and engagement with our players and coaches, to be a skilled communicator, as well as have the ability to organize practice plans and game plans for the defensive side of the ball. This position also requires the coach to have the ability to develop the skills of our Linebackers 
This is a seasonal stipend position. 

We are currently looking for a Varsity Offensive Assistant coach that specializes in the development of Running Backs. This position requires the coach to be an integral part of our culture, to provide a high level of energy and engagement with our players and coaches, to be a skilled communicator, as well as have the ability to develop the skills or our Running Backs.  
This is a seasonal stipend position. 

 

We are currently looking for a Varsity Offensive Line Coach that will also serve as the Offensive Run Game Coordinator. This position requires the coach to be an integral part of our culture, to provide a high level of energy and engagement with our players and coaches, to be a skilled communicator, as well as have the ability to develop game plans, practice scripts, as well as the overall development of our Offensive Linemen.
This is a seasonal, stipend position.