The Putney School is seeking a full-time History and Humanities Teacher for the 2025-26 School Year. This is a one-year leave replacement position. For more information about teaching history at Putney see: History Classes at The Putney School. To learn more about our collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching methods, see: Humans in the Natural World – An Integrated Curriculum.
About The Putney School: Putney is a progressive boarding school for 225 hardworking and curious students in Putney, Vermont. Hands-on learning is embedded in the school’s culture: a working dairy farm, expansive arts offerings, a robust work program, miles of wooded trails, and large solar arrays serve our curriculum. Employees are also part of an intentional residential experience that values belonging and community. We seek applicants who find joy in their work and help others realize how much fun authentic, student-centered learning can be. The school cultivates and sustains an educational community that values difference. Community members explore how they contribute to building a home at Putney where everyone, especially those from historically marginalized populations, can honor their individual racial, gender, ethnic, and socio-economic identities. Putney recognizes this is difficult, communal work, and the school supports all its employees in developing this critical skill set.
Responsibilities:
- Teach eight classes per year; and work with students on independent, project-based work and senior exhibitions.
- Lead afternoon and/or evening activities in arts, athletics, or another area of expertise.
- Contribute to curriculum development and collaborate with faculty from various academic disciplines to design and co-teach interdisciplinary classes.
- Conference regularly with students and write detailed reports on student performance.
- Serve as a dorm parent and advise 6-8 students.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation depending on experience.
- Health benefits, paid vacation, and 403(b) retirement plan contributions.
- On-campus housing with dormitory responsibilities.
- Annual professional development opportunities.
Qualifications:
- An academic background suitable for teaching history and interdisciplinary humanities courses.
- Possessing an interest in educational design with a demonstrated ability to teach to a wide range of student abilities and levels.
- The ideal candidate will be inquisitive, energetic, flexible, collegial, engaged by Putney’s mission and creative ethos, and committed to working with adolescents in all aspects of Putney’s program.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to employment@putneyschool.org. We will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled.