OVERVIEW

This is a full-time, 10-month position.  Lower School teachers maintain a learning environment that supports the Charlotte Preparatory School mission statement and uphold the four pillars of leadership - Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, and Courage.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and dedicated individual to be a significant contributor to an outstanding faculty. He or she will work with other teachers and staff as a contributing team member to present a cooperative and positive work environment.

Effective August 2021.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

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

• To teach language arts, literacy, social studies, mathematics, and science to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by Charlotte Preparatory School
• Instruct students in character development and in developing skills to prepare them as global citizens
• Advance the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion through cultural competencies, daily classroom practices, professional collaboration with school stakeholders, and in support of strategic priorities of the school
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide differentiated and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and aligned with the diversity and inclusion mission
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc to facilitate higher-level thinking
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional and respectful learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day such as recess, lunch, or traveling to specials
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports and report cards
• Administer group standardized tests, when applicable
• Communicate with parents through conferences, phone calls, and e-mail to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program
• Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers, and use of educational technology
• Maintain professional competence through professional growth activities and collaboration.
• Engage in professional growth opportunities, as suggested by school leaders and/or of personal interest, that support the strategic growth and success of the school
• Participate cooperatively with the Lower School Head to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines
• Maintain and modify pacing schedules as part of the curriculum mapping
• Participate in grade level, divisional, and full faculty meetings and serve on faculty committees
• Attend divisional and school-wide required events (i.e. open houses, curriculum night)
• Dress professionally as outlined in the faculty handbook
• Present a positive image of Charlotte Preparatory School to the outside community, including social networking sites
• Other duties as assigned by Head of Lower School or Head of School

SUPERVISION       

Directly reports to the Head of Lower School