Employment
Equal Opportunity Employer
Odyssey School is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to celebrating diversity. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If an applicant needs assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Odyssey School is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
We are a small private school and our mission is preparing students to meet the challenges of the 21st century from an authentic sense of self. Odyssey School combines high academic standards with a deep sense of self-knowledge and encourages a meaningful relationship between the two. We are a small, community-centered institution spanning pre-k through high school with a low student-teacher ratio.
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Current Positions:
April 2022
Middle Grades Homeroom Teacher (Asheville)
Full time Social Studies and English Language Arts
Odyssey School provides holistic, heart-centered education with an emphasis on strong academic standards. We are a community-centered Integral institution spanning Pre-K through high school with low student-teacher ratios (1 to 12). Our mission is preparing students, families, and educators to meet the challenges of the 21st century from an authentic sense of self, and we invite teachers to deepen their practice, connect with their peers, and guide our students in developing a lifelong love of learning.
We have a homeroom position open in Odyssey’s middle grades program starting August 8, 2022! A teaching license and at least three years experience in a middle/intermediate school classroom is required, in addition to a strong desire to work, learn, and teach in an Integral, experiential, creative, and dynamic community. Preference will be given to candidates with strength in Social Studies and English Language Arts. Strong organizational skills, an aptitude for working collaboratively, strong communication skills, and the ability to model essential learning skills for their students are critical for this position. BIPOC applicants are encouraged to apply. Our teachers are expected to work together closely to develop a strong and heartfelt classroom community.
Salary starts at $37,000, depending on experience.
Benefits:
Odyssey offers a concierge health membership to Asheville Integrative Medicine.
Tuition remission for children: 80% discount for first child, 50% discount for second child
Please send your resume, job application, and letter of interest to Director of Curriculum and Programming, Carly Penny at cpenny@odysseycommunity.org.
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Third-Fourth Grade Classroom Co-Teacher (Asheville)
Odyssey School provides holistic, heart-centered education with an emphasis on strong academic standards. We are a community-centered Integral institution spanning Pre-K through high school with low student-teacher ratios (1 to 12). Our mission is preparing students, families, and educators to meet the challenges of the 21st century from an authentic sense of self, and we invite teachers to deepen their practice, connect with their peers, and guide our students in developing a lifelong love of learning.
We have a co-teaching position opening in Odyssey’s 3rd-4th grade classroom starting August 8, 2022! An elementary teaching license is required, in addition to a strong desire to work, learn, and teach in an integral, creative, and dynamic community. Preference will be given to candidates with grade-level experience and expertise. This classroom cultivates a creative curriculum along with strong academics and essential learning skills. BIPOC applicants are encouraged to apply. Modeling enthusiasm, compassionate communication, and a deep and true curiosity for learning are essential.
Salary starts at $37,000, depending on experience.
Benefits:
Odyssey offers a concierge health membership to Asheville Integrative Medicine.
Tuition remission for children: 80% discount for first child, 50% discount for second child
Please send your resume, job application, and letter of interest to Director of Curriculum and Programming, Carly Penny at cpenny@odysseycommunity.org.
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First-Second Grade Classroom Co-Teacher (Asheville)
Odyssey School provides holistic, heart-centered education with an emphasis on strong academic standards. We are a community-centered Integral institution spanning Pre-k through high school with low student-teacher ratios (1 to 12). Our mission is preparing students, families, and educators to meet the challenges of the 21st century from an authentic sense of self, and we invite teachers to deepen their practice, connect with their peers, and guide our students in developing a lifelong love of learning.
We have a co-teaching position opening in Odyssey’s 1st-2nd grade classroom starting August 8, 2022! An elementary teaching license is required, in addition to a strong desire to work, learn, and teach in an integral, creative, and dynamic community. Preference will be given to candidates with grade-level experience and expertise. This classroom cultivates a creative curriculum along with foundational academic and essential learning skills. BIPOC applicants are encouraged to apply. Modeling enthusiasm, compassionate communication, and a deep and true curiosity for learning is essential.
Salary starts at $37,000, depending on experience.
Benefits:
Odyssey offers a concierge health membership to Asheville Integrative Medicine.
Tuition remission for children: 80% discount for first child, 50% discount for second child
Please send your resume, job application, and letter of interest to Director of Curriculum and Programming, Carly Penny at cpenny@odysseycommunity.org.
