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• Director of Facilities

  Position Overview
  
  The Director of Facilities leads all aspects of the school’s physical plant and grounds. This role combines hands-on work with strong management of people, systems, and vendors. The Director evaluates and prioritizes work based on safety, operational continuity, cost, and long-term preservation of campus assets. Although not traditionally student-facing, the role directly supports the daily experience of students, faculty, and staff and requires a high standard of responsiveness, communication, and customer service.
  
  

  Reports to: Head of School

  Salary Range: $60,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience
  Schedule: Full-time with participation in an after-hours on-call rotation for maintenance emergencies
  
  

  Key Responsibilities

  Operational Leadership

  • Oversee daily operation, inspection, and upkeep of buildings, mechanical systems, grounds, and athletic facilities.
  • Manage preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and emergency response.
  • Maintain a visible presence across campus to anticipate needs and assess conditions.

  Maintenance & Work-Order Oversight

  • Maintain strong oversight of the maintenance ticketing system:
    • Timely assignment, follow-up, and closure of tickets
    • Clear communication with faculty and staff on timelines and outcomes
    • Tracking and reporting of trends, recurring issues, and system-level needs
  • Perform hands-on repairs when appropriate and coordinate specialized contractors as needed.

  Vendor Management & Procurement

  • Build strong, reliable vendor relationships while maintaining multiple competitive options.
  • Evaluate vendor performance, pricing, responsiveness, and quality.
  • Develop scopes of work, solicit bids, and oversee contracted projects.
  • Maintain contracts, warranties, and service agreements with proper documentation.

  Capital Planning & Budget Stewardship

  • Evaluate requests and repairs with attention to short-term urgency and long-term asset care.
  • Prepare recommendations and cost estimates for capital projects and infrastructure needs.
  • Manage the facilities operating budget in coordination with the CFO/COO.
  • Contribute to long-range campus planning and asset life-cycle strategies.

  Team Management

  • Supervise, train, and support the facilities and grounds staff.
  • Set expectations, provide feedback, and ensure accountability for quality and safety.
  • Coordinate scheduling, daily assignments, and the after-hours on-call rotation.
  • Foster a professional, service-oriented culture within the team.

  Campus Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with building codes, inspections, fire/life safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
  • Partner with leadership on safety planning, emergency operations, and drill readiness.
  • Maintain records for inspections, regulatory compliance, and preventive maintenance.

  Grounds & Seasonal Operations

  • Oversee landscaping, road/trail maintenance, athletic field preparation, snow removal, and ice management.
  • Ensure effective care and maintenance of grounds equipment.

  Community, Service, and Communication

  • Respond to faculty and staff needs with clarity, professionalism, and follow-through.
  • Recognize that responsiveness and communication directly impact the student and faculty experience.
  • Support school events, athletics, weekend activities, and student-life operations as needed.
  • Communicate proactively about planned work that may affect classrooms, dorms, or schedules.

  Qualifications

  • 5–10+ years of facilities management, trades, or related operations experience.
  • Technical competency with building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general maintenance).
  • Experience managing staff and contractors.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Budget management and capital planning experience preferred.
  • Ability to work hands-on and respond to emergencies, including after-hours.
  • Valid driver’s license; ability to perform physical work in varied conditions.

  Attributes

  • Decisive and practical; able to balance immediate operational needs with long-term stewardship.
  • Communicates clearly, especially under stress.
  • Service-oriented, understanding that facilities work directly shapes the student and faculty experience.
  • Skilled in building and maintaining vendor relationships while protecting the school’s financial interests.
  • Organized, reliable, and comfortable setting expectations and holding standards.
    
    

  To Apply
  Please submit one PDF including:

  1. Letter of interest, addressed to Head of School, Michael Peller
  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 mpeller@vermontacademy.org.

• Mental Health Counselor

  Mental Health Counselor
  
  

  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:

  • Experiential and applied learning in, but not limited to: STEM, environmental science, and entrepreneurship
  • Personalized pathways, including MAPS (My Action Plan for Success), internships, and independent projects
  • A healthy, values-driven student life and a deep commitment to DEI
  • A bold advancement campaign supporting VA’s 150th Anniversary in 2026

  
  

  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:

  1. Interview, assess, and identify mental health, substance abuse/use, or other problems using approved/accepted instruments, history, and consultation with other sources as appropriate.
  2. Make appropriate recommendations relating to treatment options/plans, protecting the confidentiality of the student, and supporting his/her success within the VA community.
  3. Conduct individual, group, and/or family counseling sessions according to individual needs.
  4. Refer to/collaborate with other health care providers as appropriate.
  5. Create and maintain accurate records/documentation in a timely and appropriate manner.
  6. Serve as a resource person on mental health issues for faculty, staff, parents, students, and school administrators.
  7. Participate in Health Team to offer expertise on student-related issues.  
  8. Meet with families as appropriate to facilitate progress toward the goals of the student.
  9. Assist in the coordination of medical leaves related to mental health issues in accordance with the Medical Leave Policy and make recommendations to Health Team and administration in situations of medical leave or withdrawal from the Academy.
  10. Maintain competencies pertinent to mental health counseling through continuing education and staff development.
  11. Participate in the bi-weekly faculty meeting.

  
  Additional Expectations and Responsibilities: 

  1. Visit students in dormitories or other facilities within the community in emergency situations if needed to ensure student and/or community safety.  
  2. Participate in evening and weekend call schedule to meet the needs of the health center.
  3. Assist the Admissions department by reading all pertinent incoming student files and meeting  with prospective students and parents as needed
  4. Meeting with families, faculty, or administrators during evenings or weekends if needed for best support of students.
  5. Ability to maintain positive, cooperative working relationships.
  6. Maintain strict confidentiality of all student records.
  7. Participate in community-wide activities of the Academy to promote student relations.
  8. Participate in student review, faculty in-services, and staff development..
  9. Other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services.

  
  Minimum Education/Training requirements 
  

  1. BA/BS or Master's degree from an accredited program in mental health, social work, or counseling.  
  2. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), with an additional preference for: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor ( CADAC)
  3. Current valid license or certification to practice in the State of Vermont.
  4. Previous experience working with adolescents.
     
     

  Benefits:
  

  • Compensation: Full time, salaried position, $54,000-$62,000
  • Health and dental insurance, retirement plan

  
  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 Robyn Lantz, Director of Health Services
  2. Current résumé
  3. A list of five or more professional references with contact information (phone and email)

  Send materials to rlantz@vermontacademy.org. 

• 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. 

• Part-time or Per-Diem Registered Nurse

  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.
  
  

  Additional Responsibilities and Expectations:
  ● Visits students in dormitories or other facilities if needed to ensure student and/or community health and safety.
  ● Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule to meet needs of health clinic, including participating in evening hours and the on-call schedule.
  ● Participates in registrationactivities as assigned by the Director.
  ● Exhibits competency and/or a willingness to learn electronic student health information management system.
  ● Works collaboratively with mental health counselors and athletic trainers.
  
  Experience:
  ● Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science program with minimum of 3 years experience in adolescent nursing, or graduate of an accredited Associate or Diploma Nursing program with 5 years or more of experience in adolescent nursing and strong recommendations.
  ● Current valid RN license in the State of Vermont.
  ● Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation as a Health Care Provider.
  ● Previous experience in school nursing, emergency medicine practices, or urgent care is highly desirable.
  
  Benefits:
  ● Compensation: $30-38/hr
  ● Meals in dining hall included
  
  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.

  
  Please apply to our posting by sending a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org and to Robyn Lantz, Director of Health Services, rlantz@vermontacademy.org

• Full-time Certified Athletic Trainer

  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

  ● Possibility for on-campus housing if desired

  ● 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.
  
  

  Please apply to our posting by sending a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org and to Robyn Lantz, Director of Health Services, rlantz@vermontacademy.org.

• Part-time or Per-Diem Assistant Athletic Trainer

  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.
  
  

  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: part-time or per-diem $25-30/hr

  ● 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.

  
  Please apply to our posting by sending a resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@vermontacademy.org and to Robyn Lantz, Director of Health Services, rlantz@vermontacademy.org.