Assistant Director of Diversity Planning

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Director of Diversity Planning

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO: Director of Diversity Planning

FLSA: Exempt

TERM: 12 Months

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.

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.

A strong forward-thinking institution Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school 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 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 positions students for future success in an ever-changing world. 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 Purpose

The Assistant Director of Diversity Planning supports the Director of Diversity Planning in advancing a strategic mission-aligned approach to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) across the Charlotte Country Day School community (JK12). This role helps design implement and assess programs that strengthen a culture of belonging support student development and enhance inclusive practices across academic and community life.

Key Responsibilities

Student Faculty and Community Engagement

• Support the development and implementation of DEIB initiatives student programs and school-wide events that foster belonging and cultural competency.
• Partner with divisional leaders and DEIB coordinators to strengthen inclusive practices across campus.
• Build meaningful relationships with students and colleagues to support an inclusive and engaging school environment.
• Advise affinity-based student organizations and support leadership development within these groups.
• Support student well-being with attention to historically underrepresented populations.
• Participate in divisional meetings and collaborate on student support and DEIB-related needs.

Academic Program and Curriculum

• Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure curriculum and programming reflect inclusive and culturally responsive practices.
• Support faculty in developing and implementing inclusive teaching strategies.
• Assist in creating tools and processes to assess progress in DEIB-related curriculum goals.
• Contribute to programs such as the New Student Summer Scholars Program.

Teaching and Professional Learning

• Teach one course per semester.
• Support the design and delivery of professional development for faculty and staff on topics such as inclusion intercultural communication and anti-bias practices.
• Facilitate conversations and learning experiences that strengthen community understanding and engagement.
• Identify and promote relevant professional development opportunities.
• Coordinate student participation in DEIB-related conferences and programs.

Recruitment and Retention

• Partner with school leadership to support the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty staff and students.
• Collaborate with the Admissions team to strengthen strategies that support a diverse and thriving student body.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at attracting and supporting underrepresented groups within the school community.

Communications and Partnerships

• Work with the Director of Diversity Planning and MarCom team to support DEIB communications including digital and community outreach.
• Partner with parent and community groups to advance DEIB goals and strengthen engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in DEIB program development implementation and evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across diverse groups.
• Proven ability to collaborate plan strategically and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in independent school setting preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in facilitating thoughtful respectful dialogue on complex and sensitive topics.
• Teaching experience and the ability to work across disciplines.
• Bachelors degree required advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of teaching or related professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Attributes

• Demonstrates strong skills as an educator collaborator and facilitator.
• Exhibits a professional approachable and thoughtful demeanor.
• Effectively gives and receives feedback in a constructive and growth-oriented manner.
• Shows a clear commitment to student-centered practices across JK12.
• Possesses a strong understanding of social-emotional development and its application in a school setting.
• Exercises sound judgment and models a collaborative team-oriented leadership style.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter current resume and list of references with telephone numbers via the Employment Portal at Review of materials and initial interviews will begin as applications are received. References will only be contacted for applicants that advance in the process.

This position will be open until filled.

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.

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