Extended Day Program Part-Time Lead Teacher 2025-2026

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

POSITION TITLE: Extended Day Program PartTime Lead Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Extended Day

REPORTS TO: Director of Extended Day

FLSA: NonExempt

TERM: 10 Months

HOURS:Monday Friday

Hours may vary based on need and are typically 4 hours each

day. Typical shifts are 1:005:00 or 1:305:30.

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 coeducational 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.

A strong forwardthinking institution Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school is a diverse inclusive community with strong academic and cocurricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically act respectfully and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day 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. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms 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 wellbeing 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 socialemotional learning.
• Team player that is able to be flexible and understanding of lastminute 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 your 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 rain.
• Must be able to listen for names being called on walkie talkie and respond in a timely manner.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Empathetic and understanding
• Willingness to continue to grow and learn
• Sense of humor and ability to find the positive
• Collaborative
• Dependable

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should complete an application (including resume and cover letter) through the schools online application system: Direct email or hard copy applications will not be accepted.

It is the policy of Charlotte Country Day School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment employment promotion demotion transfer layoff termination compensation training benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment.