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  • Long-Term Substitute Lower School Assistant Teacher
    Start Date: 08/11/2025

Description

OVERVIEW

This is a temporary, full-time position for a skilled and dedicated individual to be a part of an outstanding faculty. A Lower School Assistant Teacher works with the classroom lead teacher to 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. The School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect such diversity. 

Effective August 2025.

 

Requirements

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

  • Work with teachers and staff to promote the healthy intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth of the students.  
  • Treat students, faculty, staff, and parents with dignity and respect, and maintain a professional attitude and confidentiality as needed. 
  • Provide instructional and clerical support for the lead classroom teacher(s). 
  • Support and assist children in learning class material under the lead teacher's direction and guidance.
  • Lead class, with the assistance of a substitute, during the absence of the lead teacher.
  • Provide students with individualized attention, working with students as a whole group, in small groups, or individually – listening to students read, reviewing or reinforcing class lessons, and assisting children in using classroom equipment and materials; provide extra assistance to a student with special needs as requested by the lead teacher. 
  • Report any observations or concerns regarding student behavior or progress to the lead teacher, so that the lead teacher, at his/her discretion, may address these issues as needed with the parents.
  • Supervise students to promote safety and respect in various locations on and across campus, including but not limited to the dining hall, playground, carpool, and other common areas.
  • Prepare materials for instruction, check student work, keep attendance records, duplicate, laminate, and file materials; organize and display student work and other materials on bulletin boards.  
  • Help keep classroom supplies and equipment maintained, and prepare materials for the teacher and students.
  • Take charge of special projects and prepare equipment or exhibits as requested by the lead teacher and administration.
  • Attend staff meetings, recommended training, school activities as assigned by the administration, and parent-teacher conferences scheduled by the lead teacher.
  • Help to maintain a clean, neat, and organized classroom, and promote healthy personal hygiene habits of students. 
  • Participate in other duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School.

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with grade-level and divisional faculty and staff, and other members of the school, including the administrative team, other faculty members, parents, and students.
  • Positive, enthusiastic, flexible, adaptable, and warm personality.
  • Strong work ethic, proactive, and success-oriented.

 

SUPERVISION

Directly reports to the Head of Lower School.

Please direct resume, cover letter, and references to Ms. Megan Wright, Head of Lower School, [email protected].

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. Candidates from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.