Part-time Community Counselor, 2025-2026

Part-time Counselor, 2025-26

Christ School seeks an enthusiastic, committed part-time counselor to join its faculty starting in August 2025. Candidates must be passionate about working with teenage boys and have experience working with teens in a counseling and/or school setting. Candidates with substance use/addiction training and counseling experience in this area are preferred.

The Part-time Counselor will:

• Foster a positive counseling environment for all students that includes development of tailored treatment plans for referred students
• Provide individual and/or group counseling as indicated; monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to necessary parties
• Design education materials in the areas of substance use prevention, responsible decision making, and healthy coping skills
• Collaborate with the student life team as needed to support students
• Additional Athletic/Afternoon and Residential Life responsibilities may be possible based on the candidate’s experience and interests, as well as the school’s needs

Qualification Requirements:

• Sincere interest and experience in counseling, encouraging, and inspiring boys, Grades 8 through 12
• A master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field; licensure as a clinical/counseling professional; CADC or LCAS is strongly preferred
• The ability to communicate clearly and proactively with students, parents, and colleagues
• A commitment to Christ School’s Four Pillars: Academic Rigor, Leadership, Spirituality, and the Dignity of Manual Labor
• Energy, flexibility, and a robust sense of humor

Benefits

This position is a 10-month, part-time (15 - 20 hours per week; flexible scheduling) academic-year appointment with the following benefits

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Generous professional development and continuing education support
• Lunches provided in our dining hall during the school year
• Limited access to gym facilities, tennis courts, and track; unlimited access to 10 miles of scenic campus trails

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply here on Indeed or complete the Christ School Employment Application at our employment page on our school website and email your resume with a letter indicating your specific interest in the counseling position at Christ School to Steve Stay, Executive Assistant to the Head of School.

About Christ School:

Christ School was founded in 1900 and is affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Located nine miles south of Asheville, North Carolina, Christ School is an all-boys boarding and day school for grades 8-12. Students come from 16 states and eight different countries. All world faiths are represented and welcomed at Christ School. www.christschool.org

Christ School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a mandatory drug test and background check?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• CADC (Preferred)
• LCAS (Preferred)

Location:

• Arden, NC 28704 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Arden, NC 28704 (Required)

Work Location: In person