Phillips Academy, better known as Andover, is a coeducational independent high school of 1,084 students, known for its academic rigor and the national and international diversity of its student body. Located on a hilltop in Andover, Mass., 25 miles north of Boston, the academy is the nation's oldest incorporated boarding school. Phillips Academy was founded by Samuel Phillips Jr. in 1778 during the American Revolution. Paul Revere designed the school's seal, and John Hancock signed its Act of Incorporation. In 1789, President George Washington addressed students assembled on the school grounds during a visit to his nephews at the school. Current alumni include two presidents, George Bush and George W. Bush, as well as leaders in the arts, science, academics and government.

Phillips Academy is committed to establishing a community that encourages people of diverse backgrounds and beliefs to understand and respect one another and to be sensitive to differences. In its programs, the school seeks to promote a balance of leadership, cooperation and service, together with a deeper awareness of the global community and the natural world. As part of its continuing equal employment opportunity efforts, the academy is committed to providing a work environment that respects diversity and fosters equal employment opportunity.

Phillips Academy’s personnel office strives to:

• recruit, retain and develop a quality staff to support the academy's academic and residential program;
• foster a challenging and supportive work environment by promoting open, respectful dialogue and continuous improvement;
• encourage skill development, the attainment of new competencies, and professional growth; and
• provide to faculty and staff highly competitive salaries and high quality benefits.

Our diverse workforce includes some 219 faculty members and 336 staff members employed in academic, support and enrichment departments throughout the academy. Career opportunities are many and varied. Whatever you do at Phillips Academy, you are a valued member of the nation's oldest incorporated boarding school. For a listing of current employment opportunities, please click on the above links.