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Work for Summit

Our employees play a meaningful role in helping students build brighter futures. We’re a mission-driven community of people who care deeply about education, opportunity, and each other.
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Why Work Here?

There are many schools and workforce development programs—but not many like ours. 

If you’re passionate about making a real difference, this is a place where your work truly matters. Our employees arrive each day ready to collaborate across functions, innovate for our students, and ensure that every learner receives a quality education and placement into a living-wage career.

We live our mission & values.

We help individuals learn, grow, and contribute—both in the classroom and beyond. Our team is united by shared values centered on service, community, and student success.

 

Our Mission

We exist to assist individuals in developing their ability to earn and to become contributing citizens in their community. Summit Academy also fundamentally believes that the best social service program in the world is a job.

We Welcome You

You will  join an inclusive, welcoming workplace where your strengths, voice, and individuality matter. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive.

You Make a Direct Impact on Others

Every role at Summit makes a difference. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, supporting behind the scenes, or working with partners in the community, your contributions help students step into living-wage careers and life-changing futures..

Grow, Thrive, and Lead

We encourage professional growth and offer opportunities to learn, lead, and collaborate across teams. When you work at Summit, you’re part of a community dedicated to meaningful, mission-driven work.

Employee Benefits

Summit Academy OIC offers competitive, comprehensive benefits designed to support your wellbeing, security, and long-term success.

Health Insurance: Robust nationwide coverage through Medica
Dental Insurance: Provided by Principal
Vision Insurance: Affordable eye care coverage through Principal
Coverage Levels: Employee, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family

Group Life & AD&D Insurance: Coverage equal to 2x your annual salary at no cost
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance: Optional additional coverage for employees and dependents

Short Term Disability: 60% of earnings up to $500 weekly at no cost
Long Term Disability: 60% of earnings at no cost

Our HSA includes:

  • Pre-tax contributions for eligible medical expenses
  • Rollover benefits

NOTE: Employer contributions available for employees enrolled in our higher-deductible medical plan only. 

Summit’s retirement program is designed to help you plan for the future. The program includes:

  • A 401(k) plan with up to a 4% employer match
  • Immediate vesting
  • Additional Traditional or Roth contributions available

Summit understands the importance of personal time, rest, and community engagement. Annual paid leave includes:

  • 10 paid holidays
  • 2 mental health days (one in Spring, one in Fall)
  • Generous PTO beginning at 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year)

Up to 2 days of civic engagement leave

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Available Jobs

Explore our current openings and join a team dedicated to empowering students and strengthening communities.

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