Employment Opportunities.

There is nothing quite like working for Summitc Charter School.

Interested in Working For Summit?

Summit Learning Charter is looking to hire the best educators to be a part of our team. See our currently available positions below.

We are an inclusive and equity organization seeking to build a diverse staff that represents our entire student body. Women and BIPOC communities (black, indigenous, and people of color) are encouraged to apply.

If you have further questions about our organization or our employment process please reach out via the form below.

Career Listings

Current Openings

There are currently no job openings at Summit Learning Charter. Please reach out via the form below to inquire about future opportunities.

Recently Filled Positions

Mathematics Teacher – Middle and HS levels

Health and Wellness Teacher

Language Arts Teacher

Early College Registrar

Social Studies Teacher

Freshman Success Coach

Student Advisor/ School Counselor

High School Mathematics

Early College Advisor

Summit Learning Charter Benefits

It’s our goal to build this school as a place where ALL employees feel valued for their role and contribution.
Summit Learning Charter is committed to growth and provides many opportunities for professional development.

Employees at Summit are more than part of our team, they are colleagues and friends who become a family. A work family like no other. We value Partnership. Support. Collaboration. Commitment. 

Competitive Pay

A salary schedule linked to specific position status that is at or near the TOP of all Virtual Charter Schools in Oregon.

Classified Salary Schedule 25.26
Certified Salary Schedule 25.26

Insurance Coverage / Fringe

Employer paid health care.
Long term/ short term/ and basic life insurance coverage.
PERS pick up employer.
Cell phone stipend for full-time employees.
$2500.00 Professional Development stipend

SLC Benefit Cost share 7-1-2025
SLC OEBB Plan Comparisons 7-1-2025 to 9-30-2025

Work Life Balance

A flexible work schedule so you can support your family and have a professional career…Not one or the other!

Our job values creativity and problem solving. There are opportunities to design curriculum, learning environments, enrichment classes, and individual interventions.

Testimonials from
Our Team

"I feel so privileged to work with this team of educators. Each one is a leader, a team player, an advocate, and a pioneer. Together, we are building a school of empowerment for all of our families and learners. Together, we are changing the landscape of what is possible in education. To do that, the leadership must keep a keen eye on building an amazing workplace that cultivates respect within each department for the extremely important and challenging jobs we do."

Sean Gallagher

Principal
"My role as an Early College Advisor has been extremely fulfilling.
I am proud to be part of a team that goes above and beyond to support students!"

Jenna Shearer

Early College Advisor
"I am so grateful to be a part of the Summit team! I have worked at several other charter schools before coming here, and now that I’m here, I don’t plan to leave. Here I feel well supported by admin, I get a lot of flexibility with how and what I teach, and I have the best work life balance I’ve ever had in my teaching career!"

Michelle McCarthy

Elementary Teacher

Equity Statement

Summit Learning Charter is committed to equity to ensure student success, staff retention, and organizational success. Equity acknowledges that we do not all start from the same place and must make adjustments to restore imbalances.

Equity entails identifying needs and properly allocating resources that will overcome intentional and unintentional barriers arising from bias or systemic structures.

Employment Inquiries

If you have questions about employment at Summit Learning Charter, please contact us by filling out the form below. We look forward to speaking with you!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a typical day look like?

Summit Employment frequently asked questions.
It is a range of activities that all involve promoting student engagement and improved student outcomes.
Online teaching using ZOOM, building new course content in CANVAS, checking emails for communication from students or parents, setting up tutoring or intervention meetings, grading student work from a variety of curriculum platforms, providing quality direct feedback.

Collaborating with your content team or reporting to our physical location for in person activities.
There is a WIDE variety of critical daily task and long range projects that make being a virtual educator a vibrant and important career.

Do I work from home?

That depends on the position. Many of our team members have a home office. We highly value collaboration, team work, and coordination between departments and see this done best with regular in person engagement. ALL faculty report to the learning center on Tuesday and Thursdays and every other Friday for student enrichment activities or collaborative staff meetings.

What is it like to work with Summit?

Collaboration is key. Between and amongst departments there is a collective synergy of action to problem solve, share, train, and support each other. We have leaders in many departments who train and mentor new staff. Our goals is to hire the right candidate for the Summit family.

As a workforce, we are tackling some enormous challenges within Oregon education.

As a team we are stepping forward in the digital education revolution in the state as Leaders. The outcomes our students have earned are a result of continual collaboration.

Our leadership regularly seeks out professional development, creates worthwhile meeting times, and identifies leaders for new responsibilities and growth. Summit Learning Charter is the #1 Non Profit Organization in Oregon (rated by our employees).

Is Summit Learning Charter part of the Union?

No, Summit is not part of the Oregon teacher’s union. We are private non profit charter school. We are members of PERS and we are a PERS pick up employer – we pay your contribution to the retirement plan.

Can you explain a little about job security as an employee with Summit?

When making a decision to work with Summit Learning Charter, we are hoping for a long term commitment and a mutually happy arrangement.

Summit is not part of the teacher’s union. Instead, every teacher is reviewed and supported on an ongoing basis every year. Performance goals are individually made and tied to student growth, program growth, and individual professional development. Most of our faculty have been with us for a long time and we do not typically turn over positions. And we monitor our financial budget very carefully to ensure that each hired position is part of our family for a long time.

How can I get more information?

Please reach out for more information through email. The contact form on this page will route your communication directly to the Principal, Human Resources, and the Office Manager.