Lower School Assistant Teacher PT

Charlotte Latin School • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Charlotte Latin School seeks an Upper Grade Assistant Teacher. This is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position that will begin in August 2026. The role involves assisting lead teachers with daily classroom tasks, including small group work for enrichment and reinforcement, carrying out age-appropriate activities, and providing classroom structure. The assistant teacher will also supervise children during play, lunch, and off-campus excursions to ensure their safety and learning. Maintaining an organized and efficient classroom is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Exhibit a love of working with children in this age group.
• The ability to build a strong rapport with colleagues and serve as a collaborative team player.
• Flexibility to shift focus on the spur of the moment, in working with colleagues and students, and in sharing classroom space.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to identify and prioritize the needs of the lead teacher and the classroom.
• Willing and able to resolve conflicts with colleagues, parents, and between students.
• Strong classroom management skills, commitment to safety, and civility.
• Adept at both large and small group instruction.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient with using technology as an instructional tool.
• 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.
• A philosophical alignment with our core values and curriculum, which can be found on our website: www.charlottelatin.org including a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in grades 3-5 preferred.
• Interest in teaching Mathematics; Experience with Math in Focus preferred.
• Experience teaching in an independent school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist two 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees