The Asheville City Schools Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organization that collaborates with our community to do whatever it takes for all ACS students to thrive. Our foundation operates as both a funder and provider of K-12 programming. Our work provides transformational opportunities to over 3,800 students and over 600 educators in our district each year. Our programs are grounded in a pursuit of equity and the desire to magnify the genius, encourage the curiosity, celebrate the joy, and support the aspirations of our students and teachers.
We believe in the genius of every child and that each deserves a high-quality education
We believe equitable public schools are essential to sustaining our democracy
We value diverse community voices and believe collaborative engagement of the community creates a vibrant and equitable school system
We value our teachers and staff. We believe in providing resources and opportunities that inspire excellence in teaching and learning
Fun, love, safety, growth and collaboration are the core values of our programming for youth. We believe in supporting students to live a curious life and to follow their dreams.
We believe that how we allocate money reflects and demonstrates our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in Asheville City Schools.
We will do whatever it takes to center anti-racist, equitable practices in every facet of our organization including finances, programming, and operations.
We will do whatever it takes to include student voice in guiding our organization; we commit to asset framing, recognizing the genius, joy and aspirations of our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, (and) People of Color) students in particular who have been most impacted by inequities in our school system, city, and nation.
We will do whatever it takes to share our humanity: as an organization committed to lifelong learning, we are committed to growing through our mistakes and our successes.
Working at ACSF means joining a team of impassioned individuals who are committed to a united goal of providing opportunities for students and educators to live a curious life, who honor lived experiences and connection to our community, who challenge and encourage one another to learn, grow, and bring our full selves to work, who celebrate the joys of our students and our shared work, and who are driven by the hope and vision of all that our schools can become. Sound like your jam? Continue reading to learn more about the current positions available at ACSF and to apply. Asheville City Schools alumni and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply:
Director of innovation and impact
Do you believe bold ideas and thoughtful innovation can expand what’s possible for students? The Director of Impact and Innovation leads the design, coaching, and execution of high-quality, sustainable programming, ensuring ACSF shows up as a responsive, collaborative partner deeply connected to and accessible for our Asheville City Schools community.
For questions, please email acsf@acsf.org or call (828) 350-6174
ACSF’s board adopted policy prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. We actively solicit participation from all ethnic and racial backgrounds.This job description is simply a description of the position and its normal duties. It is in no way intended to serve as any form of contract.