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Burr and Burton Academy seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, collaborative visual arts teacher, beginning August 2026. The full-time position involves teaching studio art, primarily 2D, with a concentration in drawing and painting. There are opportunities to teach using a variety of media, based on the candidate’s talents and interests. Preferred candidates have a strong background in both 2D and 3D art making, experience teaching high school students, a degree in the visual arts and/or design, and the ability to develop and deliver a rich and meaningful, integrated curriculum. Candidates must be comfortable teaching students of all levels/abilities and employing a framework of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Applicants should submit a personal statement, resume, samples of artistic and/or educational work, and three references (preferably in a single pdf document) to Jamaica Kaercher, Assistant to the Headmaster and Associate Head of School, at jkaercher@burrburton.org. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. The posting will be removed from the school’s website once the position is filled.

Founded in 1829, Burr and Burton Academy (BBA) is an independent, coeducational Vermont high school with a public mission. It serves as the school of choice for nearly 800 students who come from Manchester, surrounding communities, and countries overseas. BBA’s mission is to educate students intellectually and morally for a life of responsibility, integrity, and service. BBA delivers its mission through its core values:

• Engaging, vigorous educational experiences
• Respect for individual differences
• The highest standards of performance and behavior
• A mindset of perseverance and reflection
• A caring and supportive community
• Joy and a love of learning