Summer Arts Teen Residential Teacher

2026 Summer Arts Teen Residential Life Teacher

Join to apply for the 2026 Summer Arts Teen Residential Life Teacher role at The Putney School Summer Arts
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Base Pay: $750 per week (summer season: June 17, 2026 – July 26, 2026). Additional compensation for returning staff based on number of years worked.

Benefits: None.

Housing: Living on campus on June 17, 2026 (1 pm) – July 26, 2026 (11 am) with a single or shared room; free meals (vegan, vegetarian, gluten‑free options).

Other: 90% of seasonal staff are exempt, salaried, and FLSA exempt.

• Submit a letter of interest listing the 3‑5 job duties you are most interested in or qualified to perform.
• Attach a 1–2 page resume detailing related work experience.
• Provide a list of two professional references with contact information.
• Email all materials to Assistant Director Sarah Doran, sdoran.
• Applications will be reviewed until all 16–18 positions are filled.

The Residential Life Teacher (RLT) works with 200+ teens (ages 14–17) in a rigorous arts program on a Vermont campus. RLTs collaborate with other RLTs to deliver residential curriculum, foster a welcoming dormitory community, and supervise an assigned group of students.

• Act as a positive mentor and role model.
• Teach and follow the residential curriculum.
• Guide students through dorm cleaning duties and residential skills activities.
• Lead afternoon activities such as team sports, basic cooking, quiet art projects.
• Prepare and conduct an evening arts workshop (up to 8 students).
• Supervise students during various times of day; maintain attendance records.
• File incident reports promptly.
• Develop professional relationships with students and staff.
• Familiarize with campus, policies, and procedures.
• Reinforce all policies while maintaining rapport.
• Engage students at meals, assemblies, and special events.
• Support healthy student habits and address concerns.
• Resolve misunderstandings of expectations.
• Participate in community‑wide activities on and off campus.
• Attend regular residential life meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Summer Program Directors.

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Age 21 or older.
• Eligibility to work in the United States: US citizenship, US resident alien card, or valid work permit valid beyond July 26, 2026.
• Pass a criminal background check and a sexual offender registry check.
• Alignment with the Putney School’s Fundamental Beliefs, prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.

• Willingness to support a summer arts environment for teens.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Mature, responsible, reliable, punctual, flexible, with high moral character.
• Prior summer program experience.
• Experience working with teens.
• Problem‑solving ability and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
• Comfort with autonomy and teamwork.
• Ask questions for guidance when uncertain.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Manage stress and maintain composure.
• First Aid Certification.
• AV technical or event management experience.
• Photography or gallery coordination experience.

Job includes manual labor such as leading team sports, hiking, dorm cleaning, and overnight camping trips; lifting and carrying supplies and moving furniture is required.

• Long work days with changing schedules.
• No smoking or vaping during the program.
• No alcohol, drugs, or illicit substances during the program.
• No internet‑ready devices (including smart watches) outside assigned dorm room.
• No pets or animals on campus.
• Employment is contingent on student enrollment.

Contact Assistant Director Sarah Doran at sdoran or 802‑387‑7335.

The Putney School Summer Arts is a program of The Putney School, a 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization.