Program, Part-Time Lead Teacher

Extended Day Program, Part-Time Lead Teacher,

Charlotte Country Day School Extended Day - Charlotte, North Carolina

Job : 5032115

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 12, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

POSITION TITLE: Extended Day Program, Part-Time Lead Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Extended Day

REPORTS TO: Director of Extended Day

FLSA: Non-Exempt

TERM: 10 Months

HOURS: Monday – Friday (typically 4 hours each day; shifts 1:00‑5:00 or 1:30‑5:30)

Mission Statement

Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.

School Overview

Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co‑educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong, and the school is thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition of positioning itself at the forefront of curricular innovation.

It is a diverse, inclusive community with strong academic and co‑curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically, act respectfully, and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global communities. With its focus on diversity, service, global study, and technology, Country Day has positioned itself as a school of the 21st century.

Country Day is committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community, affirming the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Charlotte Country Day School Extended Day Teacher works collaboratively with others within their grade level to create lesson plans and projects that highlight the holidays, cultural celebrations and social emotional characteristics of that month.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create a nurturing environment where each child feels valued, seen and heard.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and coworkers.
• Create a calm and quiet environment during homework time and assist/check homework assignments.
• Prepare and serve snacks to students.
• Facilitate opportunities for children to be creative by preparing art projects, as well as space and time for creativity.
• Ensure that children are where they need to be in a timely manner.
• Attend monthly Extended Day meetings.
• Supervise children and ensure the safety and well‑being of children at all times.
• Rotate games, books and activities from Extended Day collection so children are engaged and challenged.
• Work with children to problem‑solve and resolve conflicts.

REQUIREMENTS AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Commitment to social‑emotional learning.
• Team player able to be flexible and understanding of last‑minute changes.
• Ability to multitask.
• Share space and materials.
• Keep room and spaces clean and organized.
• Maintain confidentiality of children and families.
• Ability to work additional hours during our full day programs which are set in advance for planning purposes.
• Must be able to use technology and feel comfortable using school‑issued device.
• Maintain positivity with children, peers and the school community.
• College degree preferred.
• Experience with children preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Work outside for prolonged periods of time in outside weather conditions such as heat, cold and…