Social Studies Teacher

Social Studies Teacher

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Posted:
May 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026

Long Trail School seeks a dedicated and student-focused social studies teacher to join our faculty for the 2026-27 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.

• 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.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in History, Education, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience working in education.

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

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

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher >
Social Studies:
General

Long Trail School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school located in Dorset, Vermont with 250 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. Long Trail School is the first Vermont school to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, a rigorous course of study designed for highly motivated juniors and seniors.

The IB curriculum emphasizes how to learn, how to problem solve, and how to reach considered conclusions on the many issues that will face students in the future. Founded in 1975, Long Trail has grown from a small rented space serving 14 students to a 60,000-square-foot schoolhouse on a 16 acre campus. Over the past four decades our campus has expanded to accommodate both Middle and Upper Schools, a state-of-the-art Fieldhouse, fitness center, athletic fields, performing arts center and a prolific greenhouse.

Long Trail students come from a range of nearby towns in southwestern Vermont and New York state, as well as several foreign countries.

Long Trail School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LTS does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law.

We strongly encourage all underrepresented candidates to apply.

As a condition of hire for a staff position and for appointment to a faculty position, Long Trail School requires that all candidates who have received a conditional offer of employment complete an application form (if they have not already done so) and consent to a background check. Satisfactory completion of a background check, along with pre-employment verifications and references are required as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by federal, state, and local law.

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

• Sean Dempsey , Dean of Faculty
• 1045 Kirby Hollow Road
• Dorset, Vermont 05251
• Phone:
• Email: sdempsey