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DEPT/DIVISION: The Putney School Summer Programs

REPORTS TO: Director, Assistant Director and Assistant Residential Life Coordinator

TEACH & SUPERVISE: Students (14 - 17)

FTE: No

WORK YEAR: Summer- Seasonal: June 17, 2026 - July 26, 2026

FLSA & PAY TYPE: Exempt- Salaried

BENEFITS: No

COMPENSATION: $750/week (w/ additional compensation for returning staff based on number of years worked)

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Putney School Summer Arts, an international residential summer program for 14 - 17 year olds who are highly motivated to participate in a rigorous arts program, seeks to fill the Residential Life Teacher (RLT) position. This role presents an exciting collaborative opportunity to work with The Putney School’s Summer Programs team on our Vermont campus. This candidate will work with 200+ teens as they learn, make art & music, build lifelong friendships and explore their individuality in a safe and welcoming environment. This position encompasses a variety of responsibilities that support student’s growth and learning during their time in the summer. The Residential Life Teacher position will collaborate with the other RLT’s to deliver a residential curriculum, foster a welcoming dormitory community, and supervise an assigned group of students

Our employees are 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. 

OUR MISSION: The Putney School is a progressive secondary boarding school on 600 acres in Vermont. Since its founding in 1935, the school’s character and governance have been based on collaboration and shared values rather than competition. We are a community of people who think for themselves, invent, design, experiment, compose, write, build, and chase down new ideas. Each employee makes a significant contribution to the school’s success, and it is our expectation that each employee will always have the wellbeing of the whole school in mind. 

Since 1987, Putney Summer Arts has welcomed a diverse community of young artists and arts professionals to the Putney School campus each summer. Located on a working farm in Southern Vermont, we provide an intimate space where students passionate about the arts receive support and inspiration to focus on furthering their artistic practice and learning. Hands-on learning is embedded in the program's culture: expansive arts offerings, a working dairy farm, and community based events. Our teachers are experienced educators and practicing artists, many of whom return year after year. Summer Arts is a community of young artists, arts educators, and professionals who believe teens can be their truest selves through the making of art in an environment where learning collaboratively and taking risks is celebrated. 

Putney is a leader in progressive education and is committed to the ideals of social justice. Our commitment to social justice work is embedded in our stated fundamental beliefs; it is part of our regular work in curriculum design, assessment structures, and professional development to examine, reflect on and promote anti-racist work.  The ideal candidate will be eager to participate in anti-racist work and use an inclusive, social justice lens in their work with all students and adults on campus.  Building a just and inclusive community is a shared responsibility, and Putney supports all its employees in developing this critical skill set.

JOB SUMMARY: The Residential Life Teachers are responsible for teaching residential skills as outlined in our residential curriculum, provide supervision, and lead evening arts workshops of their own devising to students as assigned. They also lead a variety of afternoon and weekend activities. RLT’s live in the dorms with students and create a positive dorm culture. They will also serve as advisors to a small group of students within their dorm spaces, and be expected to check in weekly with the summer office team. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This job includes manual labor. Expect to participate and lead in afternoon activities (team sports, hiking, etc), regular dorm cleaning, and lead an overnight camping trip. Lifting and carrying supplies for various activities, as well as moving furniture, will be required.  

QUESTIONS: Any questions about the position should be directed to Assistant Director Sarah Doran at

sdoran@putneyschool.org

or 802-387-7335