Careers at Vermont Academy

Faculty Positions

Vermont Academy regularly advertises for potential or expected teacher vacancies on the job boards managed by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE).

Our teachers, staff, and administrators are innovative and possess excellent interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and an enthusiasm for working with adolescents. They are a critical part of our residential life program, living in or serving as a dorm parent to one of the Academy’s dormitories. Other responsibilities include monthly weekend duty, coaching or supervising sports or activities and serving as an academic advisor.

Current Faculty Position Openings

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  • French Teacher

    Job Title: French teacher
    Reports To: The World Language Department Chair

    Vermont Academy seeks a teacher who is passionate about teaching French at multiple levels. Teaching with an immersion-style approach, the teachers in the World Language Department aim for appropriate levels of proficiency each year by using multiple and varied media and activities to engage students in the process of learning another language. The department also embraces the philosophy of backward design which asks teachers to set year-end goals for each level and use excellent planning and organization to help students attain these goals. Finally, the World Language Department is fully committed to teaching another language and culture so that students can become more culturally competent and more aware of issues related to social justice.  

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
     
    • Teach four to five sections of French courses
    • Live in, or serve as an affiliate to one of the Academy’s dormitories 1-2 nights per week, Coach or supervise an activity during two seasons, priority given to those with experience with crew, nordic skiing, or soccer., serve as an academic advisor, monthly weekend duty, and participate in school traditions, and standing committees
    • Salary is based on degrees, experience, and the contributions the candidate can make to the school.
    Basic Qualifications
    •       Bachelor's degree in French; Advanced degree preferred
    •       3-5 years of previous experience preferred

    Disclaimer:
     The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

    Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

    Employment decisions are made at Vermont Academy without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

    Please send materials to jobs@vermontacademy.org
  • Spanish Teacher

    Job Title: Spanish Teacher
    Reports To: World Language Department Chair

    Position Summary: Vermont Academy seeks a teacher who is passionate about teaching Spanish at multiple levels. Teaching with an immersion-style approach, the teachers in the World Language Department aim for appropriate levels of proficiency each year by using multiple and varied media and activities to engage students in the process of learning another language. The department also embraces the philosophy of backward design which asks teachers to set year-end goals for each level and use excellent planning and organization to help students attain these goals. Finally, the World Language Department is fully committed to teaching another language and culture so that students can become more culturally competent and more aware of issues related to social justice. 
     
    Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
     
    • Teach four to five sections of Spanish courses.
    • Live in, or serve as an affiliate to one of the Academy’s dormitories 1-2 nights per week, coach or supervise an activity during two seasons, priority given to those with experience with crew, nordic skiing, or soccer, serve as an academic advisor, monthly weekend duty, and participate in school traditions, and standing committees.
    • Salary is based on degrees, experience, and the contributions the candidate can make to the school.

    Basic Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Spanish. Advanced degree preferred.
    • 3-5 years of previous experience is preferred.

    Disclaimer:
     The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

    Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Vermont Academy reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

    Vermont Academy makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

    Please apply to our posting by sending a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org

Administration Positions

Along with teaching positions, we have a number of full-time, part-time, and leadership positions that are essential to keeping our school community a lively and successful one. These positions include similar responsibilities such as monthly weekend duty, and possibly serving as an academic advisor and/or coach.

Current Administration Position Openings

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To apply to any open position, please send a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org with the title of the position in the subject line.

Benefits

Vermont Academy offers a competitive benefits package. We provide health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off, paid holidays, and more. Other staff advantages include optional on-campus housing, free meals at our school cafeteria, our on-campus gym, and more.
Vermont Academy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Vermont Academy expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year.