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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 Position Openings

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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.

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

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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Vermont Academy Mount Snow - Head Alpine U12 Coach

Vermont Academy Mount Snow (VAMS) formally Mount Snow Academy (MSA), a 501 c 3 non-profit organization, is seeking a new U12 Alpine Coach for the 25/26 winter season. The Head Alpine U12 Coach is part of a larger group of alpine coaches at VAMS and includes other administrative duties and responsibilities as it relates to planning seasonal, weekend and daily training sessions, communication to parents and staff, race and schedule management of U12 athletes, equipment management, coordination with Mount Snow’s weekend program (MSTC), etc.

This is just a partial list of duties required for the position.
Vermont Academy and the former Mount Snow Academy has a historic snowsports program whose alumni includes past Olympic athletes and Champions.

The VAMS Alpine select program operates Fridays-Sundays, comprising of two sessions a day including some holiday periods. Athletes and coaches travel to VARA SVC’s U12 events.

Candidates Should have the Following Levels of Experience and Certifications
● US Ski and Snowboard Certified Coach L100 or higher
● Experience as an Alpine coach or athlete and a background Alpine ski racing
● Experience with Program Development and setting yearly program goals
● Experience planning & coordinating event and/or training trips if needed
● Racer Management experience and skills, including establishing regular goal check-ins with athletes and experience with dry-land training and proper conditioning techniques for younger athletes
● Ability to travel to competitions in Vermont, NH, Massachusetts and other eastern states as needed
● Clean Driving Record
● Ability to take and analysis video through a thorough movement analysis process
● Solid skiing and demonstration skills, physically fit and capable to meet the demands of the position, caring equipment and gates, etc.

The U12 Head Alpine coach reports to the VAMS Alpine Director
This is a weekend plus position starting at the end of December through the end of March (approximately 50 days).

Compensation commensurate with experience.

All interested candidates should please send a cover letter and resume to Peter Stokloza, VAMS Alpine Program Director, pstokloza@vermontacademy.org
Vermont Academy Mount Snow - Head Alpine U16+ Coach

Vermont Academy Mount Snow (VAMS) formally Mount Snow Academy (MSA), a 501 c 3 non-profit organization, is seeking a new Alpine Coach for the 25/26 winter season.

The Head Alpine U16+ Coach is part of a larger group of alpine coaches at VAMS and includes other administrative duties and responsibilities as it relates to planning seasonal, weekend and daily training sessions, communication to parents and staff, race and schedule management of U16+ athletes, equipment management, coordination with Mount Snow’s weekend program (MSTC), etc. This is just a partial list of duties required for the position.

Vermont Academy and the former Mount Snow Academy has a historic snowsports program whose alumni includes past Olympic athletes and Champions.

The VAMS Alpine select program operates Fridays-Sundays, comprising of two sessions a day,and includes some holiday periods. Athletes and coaches travel to VARA U16+ events and select Tri-state races.

Candidates should have the following levels of experience and certifications
● US Ski and Snowboard Certified Coach L200 or higher
● Experience as an Alpine coach or athlete and a background Alpine ski racing
● Experience with Program Development and setting yearly program goals
● Experience planning & coordinating event and/or training trips if needed
● Racer Management experience and skills, including establishing regular goal check-ins with athletes and experience with dry-land training and proper conditioning techniques for younger athletes
● Ability to travel to competitions in Vermont, Massachusetts and other eastern states as needed
● Clean Driving Record
● Ability to take and analysis video through a thorough movement analysis process
● Solid skiing and demonstration skills, physically fit and capable to meet the demands of the position, caring equipment and gates, etc.

The U16+Alpine coach reports to the VAMS Alpine Director.
This is a weekend plus position starting at the end of December through the end of March (approximately 50 days).

Compensation commensurate with experience.

All interested candidates should please send a cover letter and resume to VAMS Alpine Program Director Peter Stokloza pstokloza@vermontacademy.org.

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.