Assistant Head of School

Christ School
Asheville, NC United States

Christ School was founded in 1900 by Father Thomas Wetmore and his wife, Susan Allen Wetmore, as a mission of the Episcopal Church. Now, 125 years later, the school has grown to over 500 acres of academic and residential buildings, athletic fields , wooded trails , and green space, situated just outside of Asheville’s city limits amidst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.

Christ School serves more than 300 boys in grades 8‑12, and students come from all over the United States and across the globe (15 states and 10 countries), adding cultural depth to the rigorous academic education. The program include 27 AP classes, a Global Studies diploma track, one of only three high school aviation programs in the country, 19 athletic teams in 11 sports, and an extensive outdoor program that takes full advantage of the surrounding area.

Seventy percent of students live on campus. The school is affiliated with the Episcopal Church as an unfunded mission and accepts boys of all faiths. Christ School’s chapel is the longest continuously operating Episcopal church in western North Carolina, and the tradition of a Chaplain conducting regular Chapel services has continued unbroken for over a century.

It is an exciting time in the life of the Christ School. In year three of implementing a visionary strategic plan, enrollment and finances are strong. A comprehensive campaign launched in November 2024, and the school has enjoyed extraordinary philanthropy from its supporters. This fiscal stability has allowed the school to turn a clear focus to educating the whole boy, developing programs of distinction, bringing new faculty housing and an additional academic building on line, and supporting students and faculty in a holistic way.

Christ School seeks an Assistant Head of School who will be an engaged, visible and connected presence on campus as well as a thought partner to the Head of School, Dr. Sean Jenkins, who is beginning his sixth year of leadership at Christ School. The Assistant Head of School is responsible for the student-facing, internal operations of the school, including student life, residential life, academics, and athletics, leading and supporting the capable teams who oversee these aspects of the school.

Direct reports include the Dean of Academics, Athletic Director, Dean of Wellness, Dean of Students, Dean of Residential Life, Director of Student Engagement, and Director of Student Development. The Assistant Head plays a vital role in the life of the school, inspiring, developing, shepherding, and empowering students and adults alike.

Mission

To produce educated men of good character, prepared for both scholastic achievement in college and productive citizenship in adult society.

Academic Rigor, Leadership, Spirituality, The Dignity of Manual Labor

At a Glance

• Total faculty: 45
• Percent boarding students: 70%
• Students of color: 20%
• Students receiving aid: 61%
• Endowment: $41.8M

“Every day, I am challenged creatively, intellectually, and personally.” Christ School faculty member

Portrait of a Greenie

• Builds oneself into a man, healthy in body and mind
• Uses critical and innovative thinking to solve problems
• Develops tenacity through grit and rigor
• Appreciates the importance of the arts and creative endeavors
• Explores personal faith and spirituality
• Demonstrates humility through acts of courage and empathy
• Celebrates the dignity of manual labor and all forms of work
• Becomes a lifelong learner who values practice and experience
• Collaborates in leadership to build community in teams
• Considers himself a global citizen, ready to better the world

Roles and Responsibilities

The Assistant Head plays a central role in the School’s leadership and daily administration, overseeing the…