Lower School, Assistant Teacher, First Grade 2025-2026

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 

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POSITION TITLE:?? ????????? Lower School, Assistant Teacher, First Grade 

DEPARTMENT:? ? ? ? ?????????  Lower School 

REPORTS TO:? ? ? ? ? ?????????  Head of Lower School 

FLSA:?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ????????     Exempt 

TERM:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ????????    10 Months 

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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 Purpose:? The Lower School Teaching Assistant’s primary responsibility is to support the classroom teacher as he/she works to meet individual student and family needs. Keeping in mind the working relationship between the Assistant and Lead teacher is critical for the success of the students; therefore, open, honest communication is required. 

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Teaching Role 

• Assist with the implementation of small and whole group instruction. 

• Assist with student assessments and recording of student progress as needed. 

• Record antidotal notes of student progress during instructional time. 

• Take over for lead teacher when necessary. 

• Attend all faculty and grade level meetings. 

• Attend all required after-school events as stated in the Lower School Handbook 

?Supervisory Role 

• Monitor children to always provide for their safety. 

• Perform carpool duties as assigned for your particular role. 

?Clerical Role 

• Support the lead teacher with technology as needed. 

• Interact and respond to parents and faculty regarding phone calls and emails as appropriate (Defer to the lead teacher in parent communications.) 

• Assist in preparation for daily instruction. 

• Assist lead teacher with the checking of daily work. 

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REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Elementary education experience/degree preferred. 

• Computer skills-word processing, spreadsheet, email, Smartboard, preferred. 

• Passion for children and an understanding of child development 

• Interpersonal communication 

• Time management 

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• May work at a desk and computer for extended period of time. 

• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment. 

• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. 

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?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.