Lower School Assistant Teacher FT

Lower School is excited to announce full-time Assistant Teacher opportunities in the upper grades.  

Description

• Assist lead teachers with daily classroom tasks.
• Assist and/or lead small group work for enrichment and reinforcement.
• Assist in carrying out a variety of age-appropriate and theme related activities.
• Assist the lead teacher in leading, supervising, and providing classroom structure.
• Provide on campus supervision for play areas to ensure children's safety and learning.
• Supervise lunch every day.
• Provide support and supervision of off campus excursions.
• Maintain an organized and efficient classroom.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Previous experience teaching preferred.
• Adept at both large and small group instruction.
• Proficient in using technology as an instructional tool.
• Experience teaching in an independent school preferred.

Skills

• Exhibit a love of working with children in this age group.
• Flexibility to shift focus on the spur of the moment, in working with colleagues and students and in sharing classroom space.
• Ability to identify and prioritize the needs of the classroom.
• The ability to build a strong rapport with colleagues and serve as a collaborative team player.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willing and able to resolve conflicts with colleagues, parents and between students.
• Strong organizational skills, efficient and accurate taskmaster.
• Strong classroom management skills, commitment to safety and civility.
• Exhibit willingness to have a growth mindset for learning new material and new ways of teaching.
• Strong desire to participate in the whole life of the school.
• Knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, independent education and the mission of Charlotte Latin School including a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion