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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.
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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.
Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year.
