Jobs for Employment at Asheville Academy

Employment at Asheville Academy

Thank you for your interest in employment at Asheville Academy. As we grow, we continually seek qualified candidates looking for jobs where they can make a difference in the lives of young girls.

Please note: The first step in applying for any position at Asheville Academy is to complete the Application for Employment below.

Asheville Academy-Application for Employment boarding school for girls

Email this application along with a resume and cover letter to humanresources@ashevilleacademy.com. No phone calls or walk-ins please.

Thanks again for your interest in employment at Asheville Academy for Girls.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Asheville Academy for Girls will extend equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, disability, national origin, ethnic background, military service and/or citizenship, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Current Openings:

Language Arts Teacher

Asheville Academy for Girls is seeking an experienced Language Arts Instructor to join a team of passionate educators and mental health professionals to teach grades 5 through 9. The position start date is January 2, 2021, with new hire Orientation starting the week of December 7th.

Asheville Academy for Girls is a therapeutic boarding school, specializing in working with students with mild to moderate social-emotional and behavioral struggles. Academic profiles range from challenged to gifted. Asheville Academy for Girls operates year-round, with core content classes held Monday through Thursday.

Successful candidates will demonstrate experience teaching diverse learners in language arts, thorough familiarity with Common Core standards, strong communication and record-keeping skills, exceptional professionalism, and a desire to teach the whole person. Licensure preferred. Experience working in alternative school or mental health settings a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience. Position qualifies for full medical health benefits, paid time off, sick pay and 401 K. Asheville Academy for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Smoke-free campus. Drug test and background screening required. Send cover letter and resume for consideration. No walk-in’s please! Please respect this, as we have strict protocols at our campus due to COVID-19.

Visit our website for more information: http://www.ashevilleacademy.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year

Mentor

Are you interested in working with a company whose Mission is to provide an environment which fosters a spirit of creative inquiry, academic excellence and personal success in an activity-intensive environment? Asheville Academy for Girls is a Therapeutic Boarding School for middle school aged students, searching for staff to support our goal to rebuild, repair and restore relationships between adolescent girls and their families. We are located on a spacious 97-acre campus nestled in the mountains in Black Mountain, NC.

We are considered an Essential Business and are practicing COVID-19 precautions. We are currently hiring for Mentor positions, both Full Time and PRN. The Mentor position is “live-in”- meaning the staff stay on campus for 7 days and then have the following 7 days off. To clarify, Monday morning Mentors report for their shift and stay on campus through the following Monday morning. The schedule is similar to a wilderness program, except you’re sleeping in a comfy bed in a cabin and are provided good, warm meals 3x a day plus snacks! Persons’ who have succeeded in this job include athletes, outdoor enthusiasts and team-focused individuals. Full health benefits, paid time off, sick pay and 401 K offered for full time employees. Check out our website for more information: http://www.ashevilleacademy.com.

Must be at least 21 years old. Please send a resume and cover letter for consideration. No walk-in’s please! Please respect this, as we have strict protocols at our campus due to COVID-19. Bachelor’s Degree preferred but NOT required. Asheville Academy for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Smoke Free Campus. Drug test, TB test and Background Check required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $31,271.50 – $34,950.50 per year

Therapist

Asheville Academy is a Therapeutic Boarding School for female adolescents age 10 to 15 located in Black Mountain, NC near Old Fort. We emphasize a relationship-based approach to therapy in a nurturing environment. Experience in Trauma and Attachment focused therapy preferred.

We are currently seeking a Masters or PhD-level Licensed Therapist to join our clinical team in JAN-FEB 2021. A minimum of one year experience in adolescent residential treatment preferred. This is a salaried, full-time position including full medical health benefits, 401(K), paid time off and sick pay. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Masters degree or Ph.D. from an accredited graduate program in a behavioral health-related field, including graduate degrees in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required. Must have current licensure within their professions (LMHC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW etc.) by their respective State Boards and be eligible for and acquire licensure in the state of North Carolina.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:

Confident and comfortable working with parents and family system dynamics
Experience working with adolescents in a residential treatment setting
Excellent communicator, and ability to multi-task
Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
Ability to work independently to establish structure within a highly dynamic environment
Excellent organizational skills for timely documentation and record-keeping
Experience leading large group activities

Learn more about Asheville Academy for Girls at http://www.ashevilleacademy.com.

Please send a resume and cover letter for consideration. Equal Opportunity Employer. Smoke Free Campus. Drug Test, TB test and Background Screen required. No walk-in’s please! Please respect this, as we have strict protocols at our campus due to COVID-19.

Job Type: Full-time