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

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

day. Typical shifts are 1:00-5:00 or 1:30-5:30.

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 that is 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 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

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.