Brook Street High School Teacher/Academic Coordinator
Anticipated start date June 24, 2025
Since 1965, Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving economic and housing stability and rising out of poverty. Capstone’s early childhood education and family services are central to its mission, offering center-based and home-based Head Start and Early Head Start programs that support positive child, family, and community outcomes that use a whole-child approach and actively engage parents as partners in their children’s early learning and development.
Position: Capstone’s Brook Street High School, an alternative secondary educational program designed to meet the unique needs of pregnant and parenting high school students, is seeking a Teacher/Academic Coordinator to work full-time basis as a regular classroom teacher. As a member of the Brook Street team of dedicated teachers and staff offering high-quality academic programming alongside supportive services, the Teacher/Academic Coordinator works with small groups of students, providing instruction and oversight of programming, while ensuring a welcoming and comfortable environment in which students feel valued and have opportunities to thrive. Candidates interested in supporting nontraditional students in completing high school and achieving their goals toward healthy, hopeful futures are encouraged to apply!
Qualifications: The required, minimum qualifications for the Teacher/Academic Coordinator include bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in English, Math, Science or History. Have at least two years of experience teaching upper elementary, middle, or secondary school students or in adult education. A current Vermont Teaching License for the age group is required.
Competencies and other requirements for this position include:
- Ability to provide differentiated instruction for both individual students and groups of students.
- Ability to develop curriculum based on student needs and interests.
- Effective classroom management skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to communicate, engage, and work effectively with diverse students and staff.
- Understanding of and positive regard for non-traditional students and young parents.
- Commitment to working collaboratively with a team toward shared goals and objectives.
Compensation & Benefits: This is a full-time, exempt position offering an annual salary of $58,000 - $66,000. Capstone’s full-time benefits program offers generous paid time off; health, dental, and life insurance plans; and a 401k retirement plan with employer match. Head Start programs also offer and support exceptional opportunities for training and professional development.
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter (preferred, but not required unless otherwise stated) and/or a completed application at capstonevt.org/careers. We encourage applicants to apply via email to jobs@capstonevt.org; applications may also be mailed via USPS mail to Capstone Community Action Human Resources, 20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at jobs@capstonevt.org or at 802-479-1053.
Capstone Community Action is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Barre, VT