Lower School Instructor, Kindergarten

Charlotte Country Day School•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lower School Instructor’s primary responsibility is in the classroom as they work to meet individual student and family needs. The working relationship between the lead teacher, assistant teacher and the school families is critical for the success of the students; therefore, open, honest communication is required.

Requirements

Early Childhood or Elementary education degree and experience preferred
Comfortable with technology as a teaching and learning tool
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work
Passion for children and an understanding of child development
Strong communication and time management skills

Responsibilities

Implement small and whole group instruction in math, social studies, language arts and social-emotional learning
Assess and report on student learning, including ongoing assessments, report cards and conferences
Build strong partnerships with families and communicate regularly about student learning and classroom events through Seesaw and other forums
Communicate with and support the admissions team
Collaborate and communicate with the assistant teacher to support student learning
Attend all faculty and grade level meetings.
Attend all required after school events as stated in the Lower School Handbook
Commitment to innovative forward-thinking pedagogy
Monitor children to provide for their safety at all times
Perform carpool duties as assigned for your particular role
Support assistant teacher with information for classroom instruction and duties
Interact and respond to parents and faculty regarding phone calls and emails as appropriate
Prepare for daily instruction