Long Trail School seeks a dedicated and student-focused middle school Physical Education teacher to join our faculty for the 2025-26 school year. Preferred candidates will have 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. Long Trail has abundant resources, including a climbing wall, weight room, modern gymnasium, athletic fields and natural resources to engage students actively. LTS desires a 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 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 behavioral expectations. 
• The ability to effectively communicate with families about academic or behavioral concerns and student progress.
• Coaching Experience

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 Education, Sports Leadership, Physical Education or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred
• 3 years of middle school teaching experience

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

About Long Trail School

Long Trail School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school located in Dorset, Vermont with 240 students in grades 6 through 12. We take pride in small class sizes, a talented and committed faculty, welcoming community spirit, and a rigorous curriculum complemented by the celebrated International Baccalaureate Program. Founded in 1975, Long Trail School sits on a 16-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by Vermont's stunning Green Mountains.

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