
English Teacher – High School 25-26
Long Trail School, Dorset, VT
The Long Trail School seeks a dedicated and student-focused English teacher to join our faculty for the 25/26 school year. Preferred candidates will have International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program experience/certifications, 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.
- 3 years of experience working with high school students, employing a variety of strategies to engage and support the developmental needs of this age.
- For classes taught that are not part of the IB diploma program, the candidate will effectively scaffold the necessary skills to succeed within the IB program.
- Experience 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.
- Effectively communicate with families any 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 English, Education, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred
- IB certification & training preferred
- 2-3 years of high school teaching experience
To apply to this position please submit the following to Dean of Faculty, Sean Dempsey at sdempsey@longtrailschool.org
- Cover letter outlining teaching philosophy, experience, and qualifications
- A current resume/CV
- Three professional references
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