Charles Wright Academy

Charles Wright Academy is an Episcopal day school in Tacoma, Washington, serving students from preschool through twelfth grade. Enrollment runs between 500 and 700 students — large enough to support a full academic program, small enough for faculty to know students across divisions. Tacoma sits on Puget Sound, about 30 miles south of Seattle, offering lower housing costs than the metro core while keeping the Pacific Northwest's outdoor and cultural amenities close.

Teaching here spans a wide range of age groups. Faculty may specialize in a single division or collaborate across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school levels. The school offers Japanese and Spanish language programs, so candidates with language instruction backgrounds will find dedicated hiring interest in that area. Episcopal values inform the school's culture, but the academy is not a religious institution in a narrow sense — students from many backgrounds enroll.

The financial picture is worth noting. The school reported nearly $19.3 million in revenue and over $63 million in net assets in 2023. Fundraising grew by more than 56 percent in the most recent period. That kind of donor momentum typically supports faculty salary investment, professional development budgets, and stable staffing levels over time.

Because this is a day school, faculty live off campus. There are no dorm duties or weekend responsibilities — a real distinction from boarding school roles. Candidates who want strong engagement with students during school hours, plus a personal life that is clearly their own, often find day school teaching a better fit.

Open roles include core academic subjects, language instruction, arts, and administrative support positions across all divisions.