What are the responsibilities and job description for the History Teacher (Faculty, Full-Time) position at Asheville School?
Asheville School is a place that combines tradition with vision, and working here is like no other experience. Faculty and staff members are an integral part of our thriving community, with most Asheville School employees living on campus alongside colleagues and students.
Faculty Information
Faculty members at Asheville School serve a purpose that is better described as a “calling” than as a “job.” They hold many roles and responsibilities beyond those of classroom teaching.
Most Asheville School faculty members live on campus and have responsibilities in our residential life program, either by working as a hall parent or serving dorm and study hall duties throughout the week. They also coach a sport or lead non-athletic afternoon activities.
Faculty members who thrive at Asheville School are passionate about their class subject, afternoon activities, and the growth and development of the adolescents under their care.
Asheville School teachers typically teach three to four sections of their class subject, coach or lead two seasons of a sport or afternoon activity during the school year, serve as advisors to a small group of students to monitor their progress and help them succeed, participate in our service program by leading community service projects on and off campus, are required to be present for school events and family-style seated meals for weekday lunches and Thursday dinners, sponsor and chaperone weekend activities, and take on weekly dorm or study hall duties.
It is a busy and rewarding schedule. In addition to receiving a competitive salary and benefits package, many faculty members live in housing on campus at no cost. Asheville School also offers tuition support for advanced degrees and supports professional development opportunities for faculty members throughout the year.
Staff Information
Joining our staff means becoming part of a team dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young, inquiring minds. Our commitment to academic excellence, a strong sense of community, and shared values create an environment where students are prepared not just for college but for a lifetime of success and fulfillment.
Our range of full-time, part-time, and leadership positions is essential to maintaining a vibrant and successful school environment. These roles offer opportunities for staff to engage with and contribute to our mission in meaningful ways, supporting a holistic student experience.
At Asheville School, we believe in the importance of each community member’s growth and development. By joining our team, you will be part of a dedicated community that values education and the lifelong impact we can make on our students’ lives.
Asheville School is an intentionally small, coed 9-12 boarding school nestled on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Asheville, North Carolina. Surrounded by woods, our historic grounds feature state-of-the-art academic, athletics, and residential facilities, along with outdoor learning spaces and hiking trails. Guided by our vision, “A global community pursuing lives of meaning and service”, and our core values – Personal Excellence, Inclusive Community, Perseverance, Lifelong Curiosity, and Spiritual Reflection – Asheville School offers an inspiring environment for students, staff, and their families.
Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a vibrant city celebrated for its dynamic arts scene, award-winning local cuisine, and endless outdoor adventures. Named one the of the Top Places to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report, Asheville offers a unique blend of cultural and natural attractions, making it an exceptional place to live and work.
- Teach four sections of your discipline or equivalent during our seven-period rotation
- Participate in two of the three seasons of our afternoon activities program (current needs include basketball, baseball, and tennis)
- Serve as an advisor for students
- Serve as a member of a residential duty team, including the possibility of living in one of our residential halls
- Serve as an integral part of our campus community, enthusiastically helping where needed
- Stay abreast of changing pedagogies and technologies
- Participate in professional and personal growth opportunities
- B.A. in history or related field; or experience working in a field related to history and/or education.
- Experience working with high school-age individuals/groups.
- Strong writing and communications skills.
- Self-motivated with attention to both tasks and people.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and persevere.
- Ability to engage learners in the subject being taught, offer sound advice, and serve as a role model.
- Demonstrate empathy, respect, and trustworthiness.
- Work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
Successful candidate must submit to pre-employment and on-going background checks.
Faculty members frequently works in a classroom setting where the noise level is usually moderate. Depending on the assigned/selected afternoon activities, this position may require work in a variety of indoor settings as well as outdoors and travel may be required on a seasonal basis.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Stand, sit, and move around the classroom.
- Move from place to place within the classroom building.
- Talk and hear.
- Use close vision, peripheral vision, and color vision, and be able to adjust focus.
- Use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to:
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Move between buildings on campus.
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Email cover letter and resume to hiring@ashevilleschool.org
