Burke Mountain Academy, an elite ski academy in East Burke, Vermont, provides passionate ski racers the opportunity to pursue their limitless academic and athletic potential in a community based on trust. Our school embraces an ethos in which hard work is held in the highest esteem, and risking failure and learning from success, both in and out of the classroom, provides exceptional preparation for life beyond Burke. The academic program at BMA values critical thought, intellectual curiosity, intrinsic motivation, and developing communication skills across the curriculum to foster lifelong learning in our students. In lieu of grades, faculty members provide students with written narratives focused on individual feedback and growth.
Burke Mountain Academy is seeking a passionate, energetic professional for the 2023-24 school year to teach a range of French courses at the high school level while also actively participating in boarding school life. Courses would cover French 1 through Advanced French. Class sizes range from 6-12 students, and teaching at BMA provides the opportunity for curriculum development and design to meet the needs of our students best. Successful teachers at the school embrace flexibility and creativity in delivering academic content to athletes who travel frequently for ski racing and training opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Teach all levels of French for the 2023-24 school year
- Provide narrative-based feedback for students
- Build class curriculum on Canvas, our learning management system
- Participate in a weekly faculty meeting and collaborate with a small faculty team to create a project-based and experiential learning curriculum across all courses
- Advise approximately four students
- Perform the requisite number of weekday and weekend duties required of all faculty and staff
Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation depends on experience
- Access to athletic facilities, a season pass at Burke Mountain, and Kingdom Trails
- Medical insurance + employer-funded HSA
- On-Campus Housing pending availability
- Meals when Dining Hall is in service
- Retirement Plan, including up to 7% employer match
- School-paid life insurance
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Ida Sargent (isargent@burkemtnacademy.org).