Charleston Day School seeks an energetic and engaged educator to serve as a part-time (approximately 12 -15 hours per week) assistant teacher in a first-grade classroom beginning in August 2026. The teacher is expected to help the first grade lead teacher create a classroom environment that reflects and promotes the mission of Charleston Day School, and to work collaboratively with others on the team and school staff to promote the general well-being of the Lower School and the school community. Previous teaching experience in an early elementary setting is preferred.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to registrar@charlestonday.org. 

Expectations:

• Works with students to help reinforce learning objectives in an engaging way.
• Fosters routines and procedures in clear, concise ways to create conditions for positive student behavior.
• Promotes a respectful, kind, positive classroom community.
• Uses appropriate judgement to act in the best interest of students at all times.
• Integrates academics with the teaching of social and emotional skills in an active learning environment.
• Demonstrates cognitive flexibility in a setting where disengaging from one task and responding effectively to another task is essential.
• Participates with other faculty and staff to support the mission of Charleston Day School.
• Adheres to all Charleston Day School policies and procedures with professionalism and competence.

Job Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of  Bachelor’s degree with a major in elementary education, science, mathematics or language arts preferred
• Organized, capable and able to multitask
• Enthusiastic, joyful and engaged team player
• Growth mindset

About Charleston Day School

Charleston Day School (CDS) is a coeducational K-8 day school located in the heart of downtown Charleston, a city rich in history and steeped in beauty. The School and the city have been closely intertwined throughout the 86 years of the School’s existence, and Charleston is an integral part of Charleston Day School’s identity. From its beginnings as a small neighborhood school to its current manifestation as a vibrant 260-student urban institution that serves families throughout the city, CDS has steadfastly maintained a reputation for both rigorous academics and emphasis on character development. The mission of CDS is “to foster scholarship, integrity, respect, and responsibility” in its students. CDS is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). For more information on Charleston Day School, please visit our website at www.charlestondayschool.org. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds to apply.

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