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Long Trail School seeks a dedicated and student-focused Art teacher to join our faculty for the 2025-26 school year in a part-time capacity. Preferred candidates will have a comprehensive understanding of the developmental needs of middle school students, a passion for teaching, relate well to adolescents, and look to contribute to the school community. The position offers the opportunity to work in a small, tight-knit community that prioritizes the school’s core values of kindness, integrity, stewardship, openness, and responsibility. Through relationships with local organizations and our unique natural setting,  opportunities for experiential learning are strongly encouraged. LTS desires a creative, dynamic individual who can share their passions with our students as we strive to provide them with rich, powerful educational experiences both in and out of the classroom.

 Qualities of a strong candidate are:

• The ability to actively engage students through a variety of instructional methods, creating a student-centered experience to engage students.
• Experience working with middle school students, employing a variety of strategies to engage and support the developmental needs of this age. 
• Experience with implementing differentiated lesson plans for a variety of learning styles/abilities.
• Investment in crafting an inclusive, strong learning culture and environment for our students. 
• Effective communication of clear academic and behavioral expectations. 
• The ability to effectively communicate with families about academic or behavioral concerns and student progress

The strongest candidates will have the drive to engage enthusiastically outside of the classroom through athletics, arts, clubs, and trips. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the arts, Education, or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience working with school age children in the arts.

To apply for this position, please submit the following to Dean of Faculty, Sean Dempsey at sdempsey@longtrailschool.org:

• Cover letter outlining your teaching philosophy, experience, and qualifications
• A current resume/CV
• Three professional references