Careers

Director of Mountain Biking 

Start Date: July 2026
Location: Saxtons River, Vermont
Reports To: Athletic Director 

Vermont Academy has made a commitment to mountain sports. With over 30km of single-  and double-track trails and a new signature trail made by Highland Trails, the program is primed to be the New England leader in mountain biking. We seek a committed coach and leader who will inherit a good program and make it great. From summer camps to a fall cross-country team to winter training and gravel riding, we seek someone who will spark joy and stoke for riding on two wheels. Additionally, we seek someone committed to maintaining and improving our robust trail network. 

Your Core Responsibilities

The Vermont Academy Team Member: Who are You?

You are someone who: 

About Vermont Academy: Who Are We?

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small New England boarding and day school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Rooted in four pillars—Land, Community, Ingenuity, and Independence—VA blends rigorous academics with outdoor education, innovation, and a profound sense of belonging. Our students are encouraged to be true to their best selves; our educators create space for students to lead, explore, create, and thrive. We teach by doing. We believe knowledge can’t change the world if it’s left inside a book. Personalized education is not a luxury—it’s what prepares students to shape a better future.

Our Commitment to Belonging

Vermont Academy actively seeks to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment. We believe every team member enriches our community by bringing a broad range of identities, perspectives, and experiences to the work of teaching and learning. We value the whole person and strive to reflect that in how we work, live, and grow together.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $80,000

To Apply

Please submit one PDF including:

Start Date: August 2026
Location: Saxtons River, Vermont
Reports To: Athletic Director 

The Opportunity: What Will You Do 

As Head Coach of Girls’ Lacrosse, you will lead and grow a competitive, values-driven program that aligns with Vermont Academy’s mission of challenge, care, and community. You will recruit and develop student-athletes, foster a positive and demanding team culture, and prepare players for success both on the field and beyond it, including collegiate opportunities. This role is deeply integrated into campus life—you will be a visible mentor, educator, and leader who contributes meaningfully to the academic, residential, and co-curricular experience of our students. Through collaboration with colleagues and engagement with our unique Vermont setting, you will help shape a program that reflects excellence, integrity, and belonging.

Your Core Responsibilities

The Vermont Academy Team Member: Who Are You?
You are someone who: 

 

About Vermont Academy: Who Are We?

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small New England boarding and day school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Rooted in four pillars—Land, Community, Ingenuity, and Independence—VA blends rigorous academics with outdoor education, innovation, and a profound sense of belonging. Our students are encouraged to be true to their best selves; our educators create space for students to lead, explore, create, and thrive. We teach by doing. We believe knowledge can’t change the world if it’s left inside a book. Personalized education is not a luxury—it’s what prepares students to shape a better future.

Our Commitment to Belonging

Vermont Academy actively seeks to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment. We believe every team member enriches our community by bringing a broad range of identities, perspectives, and experiences to the work of teaching and learning. We value the whole person and strive to reflect that in how we work, live, and grow together.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $70,000

Please submit one PDF including:

Start Date: August 2026
Location: Saxtons River, Vermont
Reports To: Chair of the Humanities Department, and the Dean of Curriculum and Academic Affairs. 

The Opportunity: What Will You Do 
Vermont Academy seeks a dynamic and dedicated Humanities teacher to join its faculty. This position may include teaching courses in English, History, or an integrated Humanities curriculum, depending on departmental needs and the strengths of the candidate. The ideal candidate is passionate about teaching, skilled in engaging students in critical inquiry, and committed to fostering strong reading, writing, discussion, and analytical skills. Instruction should emphasize close reading, evidence-based writing, research skills, project-based learning and meaningful classroom discussion. Candidates should be comfortable teaching a range of levels and working collaboratively within a department to align curriculum and assessment practices.

Your Core Responsibilities

The Vermont Academy Team Member: Who Are You?
You are someone who: 

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small New England boarding and day school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Rooted in four pillars—Land, Community, Ingenuity, and Independence—VA blends rigorous academics with outdoor education, innovation, and a profound sense of belonging. Our students are encouraged to be true to their best selves; our educators create space for students to lead, explore, create, and thrive. We teach by doing. We believe knowledge can’t change the world if it’s left inside a book. Personalized education is not a luxury—it’s what prepares students to shape a better future.

Our Commitment to Belonging
Vermont Academy actively seeks to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment. We believe every team member enriches our community by bringing a broad range of identities, perspectives, and experiences to the work of teaching and learning. We value the whole person and strive to reflect that in how we work, live, and grow together.

To Apply
Please submit one PDF including:

Send materials to wbarrett@vermontacademy.org.

Start Date: August 2026
Location: Saxtons River, Vermont
Reports To: Math Department Head, the Dean of Curriculum and Academic Affairs.

Vermont Academy currently offers a traditional high school math sequence, from introductory algebra to honors-level statistics and AP Calculus. However, we continually try to reassess our content and approaches to meet the needs of today’s students and to draw upon the strengths and interests of our teachers. Candidates with a background in calculus, statistics, mathematical modeling, or coding will get special consideration.

● Teach four to five math sections

● Live in, or serve as an affiliate to one of the Academy’s dormitories

● Monthly weekend duty

● Coach or supervise an activity during two of three seasons

● Serve as an academic advisor

● Acquire, with the school’s help, a Type II van license

● Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

 

● is a mentor first.

● believes that growth happens through challenge and care.

● celebrates individual potential while nurturing shared purpose.

● models adaptability, curiosity, and stewardship for our students.

● knows that where we are — Saxtons River, Vermont — is essential to who we are.

● embraces the opportunity to be part of a learning community and believes your participation is important in shaping and improving it.

● embraces Vermont Academy's pillars, methodologies, and core beliefs.

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small New England boarding and day school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Rooted in four pillars—Land, Community, Ingenuity, and Independence—VA blends rigorous academics with outdoor education, innovation, and a profound sense of belonging. Our students are encouraged to be true to their best selves; our educators create space for students to lead, explore, create, and thrive. We teach by doing. We believe knowledge can’t change the world if it’s left inside a book. Personalized education is not a luxury—it’s what prepares students to shape a better future.

Vermont Academy actively seeks to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment. We believe every team member enriches our community by bringing a broad range of identities, perspectives, and experiences to the work of teaching and learning. We value the whole person and strive to reflect that in how we work, live, and grow together.

Please submit one PDF including:

1. Letter of interest, addressed to World Languages Department Chair

2. Current résumé

3. Statement of Educational Leadership Philosophy

4. A list of three or more professional references with contact information (phone and email)

Send materials to cgilbert@vermontacademy.org.

● is a mentor first.

● believes that growth happens through challenge and care.

● celebrates individual potential while nurturing shared purpose.

● models adaptability, curiosity, and stewardship for our students.

● knows that where we are — Saxtons River, Vermont — is essential to who we are.

● embraces the opportunity to be part of a learning community and believes your participation is important in shaping and improving it.

● embraces Vermont Academy's pillars, methodologies, and core beliefs.

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small New England boarding and day school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Rooted in four pillars—Land, Community, Ingenuity, and Independence—VA blends rigorous academics with outdoor education, innovation, and a profound sense of belonging. Our students are encouraged to be true to their best selves; our educators create space for students to lead, explore, create, and thrive. We teach by doing. We believe knowledge can’t change the world if it’s left inside a book. Personalized education is not a luxury—it’s what prepares students to shape a better future.

Vermont Academy actively seeks to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment. We believe every team member enriches our community by bringing a broad range of identities, perspectives, and experiences to the work of teaching and learning. We value the whole person and strive to reflect that in how we work, live, and grow together.

Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Saxtons River, Vermont
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Collaborates Closely With: Admissions, Financial Aid, Advancement, Department Leaders, and Administrative Team

Vermont Academy seeks a Controller and Accounts Receivables  to help steward the financial foundation that makes our mission possible. While not always visible in classrooms or on the trails, this role directly sustains the daily experience of our students and faculty by ensuring that the school’s financial systems are accurate, disciplined, and responsive.

As Vermont Academy advances toward Vision 2030 and our 150th anniversary, we are strengthening the operational practices that allow a mission-driven school to thrive for generations. This role is central to that work—bringing clarity, consistency, and accountability to our accounting processes while ensuring families experience professionalism and care in all student billing matters.

At a boarding school, finance is relational as well as technical. The Controller & Student Accounts Manager connects precise financial management with a deep respect for the families and programs that make Vermont Academy distinctive. Working closely with the CFO, this individual helps ensure that strong systems support bold educational ambitions.

This is a 12-month administrative position responsible for maintaining sound accounting practices, overseeing student accounts, and helping build the disciplined financial infrastructure necessary for long-term sustainability.

You are:

You bring:

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small New England boarding and day school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Rooted in four pillars—Land, Community, Ingenuity, and Independence—VA blends rigorous academics with outdoor education, innovation, and a profound sense of belonging. Our students are encouraged to be true to their best selves; our educators create space for students to lead, explore, create, and thrive. We teach by doing. We believe knowledge can’t change the world if it’s left inside a book. Personalized education is not a luxury—it’s what prepares students to shape a better future.

Building from the 2021–2026 Strategic Plan toward Vision 2030, we prioritize:

Vermont Academy actively seeks to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment. We believe every team member enriches our community by bringing a broad range of identities, perspectives, and experiences to the work of teaching and learning. We value the whole person and strive to reflect that in how we work, live, and grow together.

Please submit one PDF including:

Send materials to mpeller@vermontacademy.org.

About Vermont Academy: Who Are We?

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small New England boarding and day school nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Rooted in four pillars—Land, Community, Ingenuity, and Independence—VA blends rigorous academics with outdoor education, innovation, and a profound sense of belonging. Our students are encouraged to be true to their best selves; our educators create space for students to lead, explore, create, and thrive. We teach by doing. We believe knowledge can’t change the world if it’s left inside a book. Personalized education is not a luxury—it’s what prepares students to shape a better future.

Building from the 2021–2026 Strategic Plan toward Vision 2030, we prioritize:

Job Title: Mental Health Counselor

Start Date: August 2026 (with immediate part-time available)
Location: Saxtons River, Vermont
Reports To: Director of Health Services

Purpose: Provide comprehensive psychotherapeutic assessment, treatment, intervention, and monitoring for Vermont Academy students within the regulations set forth by the State licensing board, accepted standards of practice, and in cooperation with other health care providers.  

Responsibilities:

To Apply
Please submit one PDF including:

Send materials to rlantz@vermontacademy.org. 

Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.

Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.

Job Title: Housekeeping Team Member
Reports To: Director of Housekeeping

Are you reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to work in a beautiful, scenic campus environment? Come join our Housekeeping team.

Flexible morning shifts and competitive pay. Weekend availability is required as is reliable transportation. 

Shifts: 5 AM – 1 PM or 6 AM – 2 PM

Benefits:
● Compensation: full-time, competitive hourly rate
● Health and dental insurance, retirement plan

● Meals in dining hall included

Contact our Director of Housekeeping, Nadia at 802.376.8929 or
Ngoyette@vermontacademy.org

Job Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative of those 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. 

Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.

Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.

Job Title: Part-time Clinic Staff Nurse
Reports To: Director of Health Services

Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate part-time or per diem Registered Nurse to join our Health Services team. You will work collaboratively with a team of nurses, counseling staff, and athletic training staff to support the well-being of Vermont Academy students. The nurse plays a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.

Duties:
● Utilizing the nursing process, identifies actual and potential health issues and provides health care and health education to students in accordance with Health Services’ policies and procedures, Vermont Academy regulations, and the scope of practice of a licensed nurse in the State of Vermont.
● Accurately documents care provided to students in the medical record in a timely manner.
● Accurately administers treatments and medications as appropriate following standing orders, accepted protocol, and/or physician’s orders.
● Cooperates with school personnel and other health care providers in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of students.
● Provides information to students, families, and school personnel regarding health and safety issues.
● Assists in the control of communicable diseases on campus, including the use of preventive measures such as hand washing and universal precautions as warranted.
● Serves as an advocate for students in health related matters and functions as a liaison between school, families, other health care providers, and regulatory agencies on the student’s behalf as needed.
● Communicates effectively with peers, students, parents, and members of school community.
● Maintains competencies pertinent to school health nursing through continuing education and staff development.
● Maintains positive, supportive, empathic attitude and atmosphere within health clinic.

Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.

Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.

Job Title: Head Athletic Trainer
Reports To: Director of Health Services

Position Summary: Vermont Academy seeks a full-time certified, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Athletic Trainer to join our healthcare team. As a member of our Health Services and Athletic Departments, the certified Athletic Trainer will work with the sports medicine team in the planning, organization, direction, and execution of programs and procedures associated with the care and prevention of orthopedic injuries and management of other injuries and illnesses that impact our students’ health and wellness. Primary duties include supporting the school throughout the school year, including some school vacations and pre-season.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
● Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
● Provide education and serve as a resource on injury/illness prevention and wellness.
● Assist in providing training for faculty and staff on campus emergency procedures.
● Provide comprehensive athletic training care to our student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
● Maintain respectful communication, within the limits of confidentiality, between coaches, parents/guardians, medical professionals, Athletic Director, and nursing staff regarding student health matters.
● Provide coverage for athletic contests, practice sessions, and Athletic Training clinic from the beginning of the fall sports season to the end of the spring season.
● Maintain complete and accurate records of Athletic Training Clinic activities and pertinent medical data.
● Assist in administering and reviewing our Concussion Care Program.
● Know rules, regulations, and best practices of sports governing bodies (ie NCAA, NFHS, NEPSAC) and state statutes and maintain, review, and practice them to ensure compliance.

Education/Certifications and Experience
● A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
● BOC certified
● VT state Athletic Training licensure or ability to attain before August 2025
● CPR/AED/First Aid, instructor certification preferred
● Ideally 3-5 years of experience working with student athletes, college or high school athletic training experience preferred
● Certification or strong background in strength and conditioning is preferred

Benefits:
● Compensation: full-time, 12-month salaried position, $45,000-$65,000
● Health and dental insurance, retirement plan

● Meals in dining hall included

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.

Vermont Academy (VA) is nestled on four hundred fifty acres at the foothills of the Green Mountains in Saxtons River, Vermont, and has provided a supportive community and close personal attention to its students for close to 150 years. VA immerses students (boarding and day) in key developmental pillars, including Community, Land, Ingenuity, and Independence.

Values: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central values to Vermont Academy. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, faculty, and families. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer Reports To: Director of Health Services

Position Summary: Vermont Academy seeks a part-time or per-diem certified, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Athletic Trainer to join our healthcare team. As a member of our Health Services and Athletic Departments, the certified Athletic Trainer will work with the sports medicine team in the planning, organization, direction, and execution of programs and procedures associated with the care and prevention of orthopedic injuries and management of other injuries and illnesses that impact our students’ health and wellness. Primary duties include supporting the school throughout the school year, including some school vacations and pre-season.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
● Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
● Provide education and serve as a resource on injury/illness prevention and wellness.
● Assist in providing training for faculty and staff on campus emergency procedures.
● Provide comprehensive athletic training care to our student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
● Maintain respectful communication, within the limits of confidentiality, between coaches, parents/guardians, medical professionals, Athletic Director, and nursing staff regarding student health matters.
● Provide coverage for athletic contests, practice sessions, and Athletic Training clinic from the beginning of the fall sports season to the end of the spring season.
● Maintain complete and accurate records of Athletic Training Clinic activities and pertinent medical data.
● Assist in administering and reviewing our Concussion Care Program.
● Know rules, regulations, and best practices of sports governing bodies (ie NCAA, NFHS, NEPSAC) and state statutes and maintain, review, and practice them to ensure compliance.