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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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  • French Teacher

    Job Title: French teacher
    Reports To: The World Language Department Chair

    Vermont Academy seeks a teacher who is passionate about teaching French 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 French 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 French; Advanced degree preferred
    •       3-5 years of previous experience 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.

    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.


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

  • Humanities Teacher

    Job Title: Humanities Teacher
    Reports To: Humanities Department Chair and the Academic Dean

    Position Summary: Vermont Academy seeks a humanities teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates should be comfortable teaching English and history core courses and electives in those fields. Preference will be given to teachers with experience teaching and a background in Economics. As members of the humanities department, teachers are expected to embrace the idea that English and history allow us to understand the past and present while giving an eye toward the future. A student-first mentality and deep appreciation for igniting and inspiring thinking in students is a necessity. 

    Vermont Academy offers a broad array of humanities courses, with students moving from more general concepts in the 9th and 10th grades to more focused electives in the 11th and 12th grades. A significant focus of all classes is on writing, research, and independent thinking. The core and elective courses align with the Vermont Academy pillars of Community (Grade 9), Land (Grade 10), Ingenuity (Grade 11), and Independence (Grade 12).

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Teach four to five sections of humanities 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 basketball, hockey, 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 English, history, or humanities. An advanced degree is preferred.
    • Minimum of three years of previous teaching experience.
    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.


  • 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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  • Director of Advancement

    Educators Collaborative is honored to conduct this senior administrator search for Vermont Academy for a leader to begin July 1, 2025.


    About Vermont Academy

    Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a small New England college preparatory school, primarily boarding in nature, that sees the potential and value of every student and prepares them to thrive in college and life. The school’s 229 students are 80% boarding and 20% day and come from 20 states and more than 20 countries.

    Vermont Academy’s educational philosophy is based on four historic values of ingenuity, independence, community, and love of the land. These values create the underpinnings of an early bound book called The Vermont Academy Way, and they represent the framework shaping the development of today’s curriculum. Learning by doing, learning in nature, and learning in a supportive and safe environment successfully prepares VA students for a future of their own making. The school leans into educational innovation and defines itself clearly as a school of the future. The Vermont Academy Way is all about student-centeredness and offering students the opportunity to experience the joy of discovery.

    The school has achieved a great deal in the last several years, and long-tenured faculty members universally agree that it is in the strongest and most exciting place in their memories. The school’s innovative culture is reflected in a partnership with LaLiga, the top professional soccer league in Spain, and one with an international school in Madrid, Vermont Academy at Liceo Europeo, as well as its most recent partnership with Mount Snow Academy. This began as a collaboration in 2020, and led to Vermont Academy acquiring MSA in 2023 and forming Vermont Academy at Mount Snow, VAMS, with a shared focus on college preparatory academics and intensive snow-sports training.
     

    About the Position

    The Director of Advancement at Vermont Academy will play a pivotal role in shaping the school’s future by cultivating relationships, building philanthropic culture, and securing the resources necessary to fuel innovation and opportunity across a vibrant community. As a member of the Senior Administrative Team, the Director of Advancement reports directly to the Head of School and collaborates closely with trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and community partners. This role leads and manages a dynamic three-person advancement team. Together, this team is responsible for building the school’s culture of giving and deepening connections across all constituencies.

    Vermont Academy is in a period of exciting evolution—guided by a bold strategic plan, growing enrollment, and a vision to honor its 150-year legacy by preparing students to lead with ingenuity, independence, and environmental stewardship. The Director of Advancement will help lead a multi-phase comprehensive campaign and strengthen all aspects of advancement—including annual giving, major gifts, alumni and parent engagement, and planned giving. 

    This is a mission-driven leadership role for a relational and results-oriented advancement professional who believes in the transformational power of a Vermont Academy education—and wants to help ensure it’s accessible and enduring for generations to come.

    For more information, please view the position description which will be posted here soon.


    How to Apply

    Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit the following materials:
    • EC Candidate Summary Sheet (Contact a consultant, below, for this document) 
    • Letter of Interest, addressed to the incoming Head of School Michael Peller
    • Current résumé
    • A writing sample relevant to advancement and fundraising, such as a campaign communication, donor letter, newsletter article, or blog post
    • A list of five or more professional references with contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses)
    • EC Disclosure Form (Contact a consultant, below, for this document)
    Please send any inquiries, nominations, referrals, or expressions of interest electronically and in confidence to:

  • 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.
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.