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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/Coach Position Openings

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  • Head Coach - Boys' Soccer

    Head Coach – Boys’ Soccer

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

    The Opportunity: What Will You Do 
    As Head Coach of Boys’ Soccer, 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
    • Head coach of boys’ soccer (fall)
    • Support as the assistant coach of at least one other sport in the fall or winter
    • Direct at least one week of a soccer camp in Vermont Summer (beginning Summer ‘27)
    • Serve as key liaison with LaLiga coaches
    • Live in, or serve as an affiliate to one of the Academy’s dormitories
    • Monthly weekend duty
    • Teach 3-4 sections of academic courses, or serve in administrative role
    • 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.  

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

    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 - $75,000

    To Apply
    Please submit one PDF including:
    Letter of interest, addressed to the Head of School, Mike Peller
    Current résumé
    A list of three or more professional references with contact information (phone and email)

    Send materials to mpeller@vermontacademy.org.

  • Head Coach - Girls' Ice Hockey

    Head Coach – Girls’ Hockey

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

    The Opportunity: What Will You Do 
    As Head Coach of Girls’ Hockey, 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
    • Head coach of girls’ hockey (winter)
    • Support as the assistant coach of at least one other sport in the fall or winter
    • Live in, or serve as an affiliate to one of the Academy’s dormitories
    • Monthly weekend duty
    • Teach 3-4 sections of academic courses, or serve in administrative role
    • 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.  
    The Vermont Academy Team Member: Who Are You?
    You are someone who: 
    • 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. 
    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 - $75,000

    To Apply
    Please submit one PDF including:
    1. Letter of interest, addressed to the Head of School, Mike Peller
    2. Current résumé
    3. A list of three or more professional references with contact information (phone and email)
    Send materials to mpeller@vermontacademy.org

  • Head Coach - Girls' Lacrosse

    Head Coach – Girls’ Lacrosse

    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
    • Head coach of girls’ lacrosse (Spring)
    • Support as the assistant coach of at least one other sport in the fall or winter
    • Direct at least one week of a lacrosse camp in Vermont Summer (beginning Summer '27)
    • Live in, or serve as an affiliate to one of the Academy’s dormitories
    • Monthly weekend duty
    • Teach 3-4 sections of academic courses
    • 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.  

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

    To Apply
    Please submit one PDF including:
    1. Letter of interest, addressed to the Adrian Diaz, Athletic Director, 
    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 adiaz@vermontacademy.org.

  • Humanities Teacher

    HumanitiesTeacher

    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
    • Teach four to five humanities 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 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. 

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

    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.

    To Apply
    Please submit one PDF including:
    1. Letter of interest, addressed to Humanities 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 wbarrett@vermontacademy.org.

  • Math Teacher

    Math Teacher

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

    The Opportunity: What Will You Do
    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.

    Your Core Responsibilities
    ● 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.

    The Vermont Academy Team Member: Who Are You?

    You are someone who:
    ● 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.

    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.

    To Apply

    Please submit one PDF including:
    1. Letter of interest, addressed to the Math 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 rmayhew@vermontacademy.org.
     

  • Spanish Teacher

    Spanish Teacher

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

    The Opportunity: What Will You Do
    Vermont Academy seeks a teacher who is passionate about teaching Spanish and able to instruct multiple levels. The World Languages Department employs an immersion-based approach, using varied media and engaging activities to support students’ development of appropriate proficiency at each level. The department also embraces the philosophy of backward design, setting clear year-end goals and relying on thoughtful planning and organization to help students achieve them. Finally, the World Languages Department is deeply committed to teaching language and culture in ways that foster cultural competence and an awareness of social justice issues.

    Your Core Responsibilities
    ● Teach four to five sections of Spanish
    ● Live in, or serve as an affiliate to one of the Academy’s dormitories
    ● Monthly weekend duty
    ● Coach or supervise an activity during two 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.

    The Vermont Academy Team Member: Who Are You?

    You are someone who:
    ● 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.

    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.

    To Apply
    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.

  • Theater Teacher

    Theater Teacher

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

    The Opportunity: What Will You Do
    Vermont Academy seeks an experienced and multi-faceted educator to guide and encourage students in the fields of dramatic and technical theatre. Our theater programming is a vital part of the student experience at Vermont Academy, where we strive to make the performing arts accessible to all, empowering students to become creative collaborators in hopes of enriching the community at large.

    Your Core Responsibilities

    Theater Direction and Teaching
    ● Teach 2 classroom electives in theater arts
    ● Coordinate and direct 2-3 annual theater productions
    ● Teach a one-trimester 9th Grade Arts immersion program
    ● Counsel 1-2 students in Advanced Theater projects
    ● Coordinate and lead a 24-Hour play festival

    Technical Theater and Building Management
    ● Lead two seasons of an afternoon technical theater activity
    ● Provide technical support for Arts and Community events in the theater
    ● Provide basic maintenance and upkeep of the physical theater infrastructure

    Other duties
    ● Act as an academic student advisor
    ● Participate in other duties as normally expected of Vermont Academy faculty
    ● Acquire, with the school’s help, a Type II van license
    ● Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

    The Vermont Academy Team Member: Who Are You?

    You are someone who:
    ● 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.

    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.

    To Apply
    Please submit one PDF including:
    1. Letter of interest, addressed to the Performing Arts 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 scady@vermontacademy.org.

Additional 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.

Additional Current Openings

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  • Housekeeping Team Member

    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. 

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.
10 Long Walk, PO Box 500
Saxtons River, VT 05154
802-869-6200
Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year.