What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Teacher (Full-Time, Science Department) 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 seeks a qualified science teacher who will also be an impactful athletic coach in our afternoon programs. Experience teaching physics is preferred. Specific coaching needs include basketball and lacrosse.
A full-time faculty member at Asheville School contributes to all aspects of boarding school life. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in the classroom, leadership in afternoon programs, guidance as an advisor, and active engagement as a member of a residential duty team. Faculty are expected to model professionalism, curiosity, and openness to growth, serving as vital role models who support and inspire students both in and out of the classroom.
- Teach four sections of your discipline in a seven-period rotation.
- Participate in two out of three seasons of afternoon activities & athletics.
- Serve as an advisor.
- 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 educational technologies.
- Participate in professional development and professional growth opportunities.
- Model flexibility, curiosity, and life-long learning.
- Participate in Blues Core, Winterim, and Saturday Programming.
- Support the School’s mission, vision, and values.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and expertise in the subject area.
- Experience working with middle and/or high school-age individuals/groups preferred.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Self-motivated with attention to both tasks and people.
- Strong technology skills.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working in a residential boarding school environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and persevere.
- Ability to engage learners in the subject area and serve as a role model.
- Demonstrate empathy, respect, and trustworthiness.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully complete a criminal and motor vehicle background check.
- Anyone over the age of 18 year old who will be housed on campus with the faculty member will need to successfully complete a criminal background check.
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 regularly required to see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hiring@ashevilleschool.org.