Wilmington, North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina
Posted: 04-Mar-26
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
Title: French Teacher
Department: World Language Department
Reports to: Department Chair / Director of Academic Affairs /Associate Head of School
Employee Category: Full-Time, Exempt
Employee Type: Faculty
Schedule: Occasional Weekends
Supervisory Duties: None
Start Date: August 2026
Job summary
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.
Summary of essential job functions
- 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.
Asheville School seeks a qualified Frenchfrenhx teacher who will also be an impactful athletic coach in our afternoon programs. Specific coaching needs include basketball, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball.
Skills and Abilities required
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree and expertise in 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 house on campus with the faculty member will need to successfully complete a criminal background check.
Typical Physical Demands
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.
At Asheville School, we believe in intentionally seeking different perspectives and fostering equity. Our community is stronger when each individual’s voice is a valued and respected part of the conversation.
Asheville School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employees and contractors of Asheville School are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.