What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Assistant Teacher position at Charlotte Preparatory School?
Position Description
The Lower School Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in delivering curriculum while collaborating to ensure the safety, well-being, and academic growth of all students. This is a non-exempt, 10-month, 40-hour-a-week position.
The employee will maintain a learning environment that supports the Charlotte Preparatory School mission statement and upholds the four pillars of leadership - Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, and Courage. Charlotte Preparatory School is committed to sustaining a professional, inclusive, and collaborative environment where diversity in thought and culture is welcomed.
Effective August 2026.
General Duties
Directly reports to the Head of Lower School.
Please direct resume, cover letter, and references to Ms. Megan Wright, Head of Lower School; mwright@charlotteprep.org.
Charlotte Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally protected classification applicable to Charlotte Preparatory School in administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid, athletic and other school-administered programs.
The Lower School Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in delivering curriculum while collaborating to ensure the safety, well-being, and academic growth of all students. This is a non-exempt, 10-month, 40-hour-a-week position.
The employee will maintain a learning environment that supports the Charlotte Preparatory School mission statement and upholds the four pillars of leadership - Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, and Courage. Charlotte Preparatory School is committed to sustaining a professional, inclusive, and collaborative environment where diversity in thought and culture is welcomed.
Effective August 2026.
General Duties
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to promote students' holistic intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development.
- Interact with students, families, and colleagues with dignity and professional courtesy while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Provide instructional and clerical support for the lead classroom teacher(s).
- Support student learning under the lead teacher’s guidance by providing individualized, small-group, or whole-group instruction and reinforcing daily lessons.
- Assume classroom leadership, supported by a substitute teacher, during any absence of the lead teacher.
- Observe and report on student behavior and academic progress to the lead teacher to support effective parent communication and classroom management.
- Supervise students to ensure safety and model respectful behavior across all campus areas, including the dining hall, playground, and carpool.
- Maintain a clean, organized learning environment, including classroom supplies and equipment.
- Attend all assigned staff meetings, professional development trainings, school activities, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School or Head of School.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required
- Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school setting is required.
- Experience working in an independent school environment is preferred.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with all members of the Charlotte Prep community.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with high levels of attention to detail.
- Positive, enthusiastic, flexible, and warm personality.
- Strong work ethic, proactive, and success-oriented
Directly reports to the Head of Lower School.
Please direct resume, cover letter, and references to Ms. Megan Wright, Head of Lower School; mwright@charlotteprep.org.
Charlotte Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally protected classification applicable to Charlotte Preparatory School in administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid, athletic and other school-administered programs.