Long Trail School seeks a dedicated and student-focused Spanish teacher to join our faculty for the 2026-27 school year. Preferred candidates will have experience teaching grades 6-12 and a strong knowledge of students’ developmental needs. 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:

• Experience teaching Interbaccalaureate DP Spanish.
• The ability to actively engage students through a variety of instructional methods, creating a student-centered experience to engage students.
• 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  
• 2-3 years of secondary school teaching experience

To apply for this position, please submit the following tothe  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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