Employment

Horizons at CDS is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA: a motivated, committed individual who is passionate about promoting equity in education and opportunity. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking for essential experience and responsibility that exceed what is offered in an entry-level non-profit position. Because of this, the candidate should have some background of volunteer service, as well as the desire to take on responsibilities that will challenge themselves and make an impact on the community. The VISTA will work directly with the Executive Director of the Horizons program and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities and gain experience in areas of program management, marketing and communications, grant writing, program development, and systems enhancement. The Americorps VISTA will have the opportunity to: attend trainings and conferences; network with other area nonprofits; connect with community leaders; explore new marketing and communications platforms; and participate in activities, sports and arts events at Carolina Day, the pre-K thru 12 independent school hosting the Horizons program.

Complete details and a link to apply can be found on the AmeriCorps website. Applicants for the Horizons at Carolina Day - Americorps VISTA position must apply through the AmeriCorps site.

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=93764&fromSearch=true

 

Carolina Day School seeks a dynamic Upper School Mathematics teacher to join our faculty. We look to find an educator that can work with a full range of high school students and mathematics. For 2020-2021, anticipated courses may range from Integrated Math 2 through Precalculus. Specific courses will be determined yearly, based on the school’s needs while considering the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and interests. Additional responsibilities extend outside the classroom to include advising and involvement in student life.

Carolina Day emphasizes a collaborative, inquiry-based, and experiential approach to teaching and learning. CDS faculty are passionate about teaching and inspiring high school students—raising the bar for them to think critically and creatively and to excel in and out of the classroom. Candidates should demonstrate content expertise along with the ability to design varied, differentiated learning experiences and assessments. Competitive candidates are practitioners focused on professional growth who value designing and implementing innovative pedagogical initiatives.  Strong interpersonal, organizational, and management skills are essential, along with the willingness to participate fully in the community beyond the classroom.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate. Other duties such as serving as an advisor, a club sponsor, and attending or supervising a variety of school events may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

Competitive candidates will have significant mathematics expertise and education as well as a passion for working with young people.

Americans with Disability Specifications:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

Carolina Day School has openings for substitute teachers at our Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, and Key School divisions.

Description: 

A substitute teacher is a professional educator who is responsible for operating a safe, orderly, and positive classroom environment while the regular teacher is absent. The substitute teacher must effectively manage the classroom and provide instruction for students by following the regular teacher's lesson plans and adhering to Carolina Day School policies and procedures.

Responsibilities of a Substitute Teacher:

• Provide meaningful instruction to students in assigned classrooms while the regular teacher is absent

• Review and implement regular teacher's routines, procedures, lesson plans, curriculum objectives, classroom management, and instructional strategies

• Establish and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment; take all reasonable precautions to protect students, facilities, and materials

• Communicate clearly and effectively to students, faculty, and staff 

• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and serious discipline problems to school administration as soon as possible

• Maintain a working knowledge of and adhere to all Carolina Day School policies and procedures

• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by the school administration 

Qualifications for a Substitute Teacher:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree 

• Criminal background check

• Drug test

• Work experience in schools is preferred, but teaching certification not required