Career Opportunities

Thank you for considering a career at Ursuline Academy. Founded in 1893 by the Ursuline Sisters, Ursuline Academy of Wilmington, Delaware, is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school with four academic branches: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Ursuline is a student-centered community that has championed trailblazers, changemakers, and global leaders for over 130 years. We invite you to become part of the legacy.

Ursuline Academy is committed to fully utilizing our employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, and to a policy of equal employment opportunity.

Ursuline Academy Employee Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Benefit Package (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403(b) plan with Employer Contribution
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (provided by Ursuline)
  • Life Insurance (provided by Ursuline)
  • Tuition Remission for Ursuline, Salesianum, and St. Edmond's Academy (grades 6-8)
  • Free Extended Day & Holiday Program
  • Discounted Summer Camps (applies to all Ursuline run camps)
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Personal Continuing Education

Positions at Ursuline

Middle/Upper School French Teacher

Ursuline Academy is seeking a skilled and experienced full-time French Teacher for the Middle & Upper Schools. The position involves teaching all of the Middle and Upper School French classes and working with Middle School students using student-centered methodologies.

The French Teacher will be responsible for the overall coordination of teaching in his/her subject including executing well-developed lesson plans, accurate assessment of students’ progress, and participation in school functions. 

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Middle/Upper School French Teacher” in the subject of the email.

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Annual Fund Manager

This is a full-time, fundraising and marketing position reporting to the Director of Advancement. This person will be responsible for the design, implementation, management, and success of all aspects of the Ursuline Academy Annual Fund which is designed to build operating support for the school. The individual in this role will create programs and events designed to strategically identify and cultivate all constituencies in meaningful ways that transition into engaged volunteers and donors and create a sustainable and growing culture of philanthropy at the Academy. This person is also responsible for the planning and implementation of programs and projects that strategically engage Ursuline alumnae.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Annual Fund Manager” in the subject of the email.

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Advancement Services & Special Events Coordinator

Advancement Services serves as an integral staff member to the successful Advancement operation. This person assists the Advancement Director with planning, implementing, coordinating, and meeting the strategic goals of Ursuline Academy by providing data, mail and email services for an effective annual, major gift, planned and capital giving program.

Advancement Services works closely with members of the Finance Office to ensure accuracy in its financial reporting. This position requires a positive attitude about the Academy and about philanthropy, strict confidentiality and discretion; superior organizational and interpersonal skills; self-reliance and self-motivation; and the ability to multi-task in a highly active work environment. This is a 12-month, part-time (20 hours per week), salaried, fundraising position. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Electronic submissions of a resume and three references should be emailed to: uaemployment@ursuline.org. Please include “Advancement Services & Special Events Coordinator” in the subject of the email.

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