What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extended Day Substitute Teacher, 2025-2026 position at Extended Day?
CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
POSITION TITLE: Extended Day Substitute Teacher
REPORTS TO: Director of Extended Day
FLSA: Non-Exempt
HOURS: Monday – Friday
Substitute shifts are generally 4 hours and begin at 1:00 or 1:30.
Mission Statement
Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.
School Overview
Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong, and the school is thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition of positioning itself at the forefront of curricular innovation.
A strong, forward-thinking institution, Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school is a diverse, inclusive community with strong academic and co-curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically, act respectfully, and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global communities. With its focus on diversity, service, global study, and technology, Country Day has positioned itself as a school of the 21st century.
Country Day is committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Extended Day Substitute Teacher will work in the absence of the regular Extended Day Teacher.
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.
- Ensure that children are where they need to be in a timely manner.
- Supervise children and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
- Work with children to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Commitment to social-emotional learning.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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.
- 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
- Sense of humor and positive mindset
- Dependable, with strong work ethic
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should complete an application (including resume and cover letter) through the school’s online application system: www.charlottecountryday.org/employment. Direct email or hard copy applications will not be accepted.
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.