Employment

Carolina Day School seeks a highly motivated professional to serve as Athletic Director starting July 1, 2021.  The Athletic Director is a member of the leadership team at Carolina Day School and reports to the Head of School. They are responsible for the organization, implementation, and administration of all athletic programs offered by the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop an on-going strategic plan for the CDS athletic program in keeping with the philosophy of the school.

• Hire and supervise coaches for all teams. Work closely with Division Heads to coordinate athletic staffing needs.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of each coach at the end of each season.

• Develop and maintain a system to promote student-athlete leadership and sportsmanship.

• Manage the Athletic Department budget and oversee the condition of all athletic facilities.

• Actively participate in all uniform and equipment acquisitions.

• Develop and communicate athletic policies for coaches, student athletes, and parents.

• Communicate regularly with the Head of School specifically about athletic related issues

Other Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Foster a positive relationship with faculty and administrators, helping to blend the school’s academic and athletic communities.

• Maintain positive relationships with area media.

• Attend athletic events and serve as an ambassador for each sport offered by Carolina Day School.

• Foster and maintain positive relationships with parents.

• Represent CDS at local, regional, and statewide independent school meetings

• Supervise and evaluate the athletic department staff, including the Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer and the Athletic Facilities Manager.

• Manage the Physical Education department at CDS.

• Serve on the Leadership Team.

Knowledge and Skills include the following:

1. Proven record of administrative leadership and team building.
2. Ability to provide the strategic vision for athletics at CDS as well as the day-to-day management of the program.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Outstanding communication skills.
5. Ability to respond to stressful situations in an encouraging, positive, and upbeat manner.
6. Genuine interest in teaching, mentoring, and supporting student-athletes
7. Proficient in technology

Qualifications

• Experience, Education and Licensure

Qualified candidates will have at minimum a Bachelor's Degree. A Master's Degree is preferred. Qualified candidates will also have a minimum of 10 years related experience, preferably in an independent school setting. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

Carolina Day School seeks a dynamic Key School Language Arts teacher to join our faculty for the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year. We look to find an educator who has experience teaching middle school or high school level literacy, writing, grammar, and morphology.  Experience working with students with language based learning differences, often referred to as dyslexia, is desirable. Willingness to embark on specialized training is required.

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 include serving as an advisor, fulfilling team responsibilities, and collaborating with team members to maximize our students educational experience.

Competitive candidates will have significant language arts teaching expertise, Orton-Gillingham professional development, and the ability to inspire and motivate  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

Carolina Day School seeks an Interim Instructional Assistant to join our Lower School faculty for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.  The role of an instructional assistant teacher varies based on the particular grade-level assignment. In general, assistant teachers work extremely close with their lead teacher partners to create an engaging, loving, organized, safe, creative, and exceptional classroom for students.  Assistant teachers are integral members of our grade-level teams, they work directly with students daily, and the overall lower school community in general. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Support the students, lead teacher, and grade-level team in all aspects of the school day

• Prepare materials and lessons as instructed by the lead teacher within the time frame expected

• Study the curriculum to assist students with questions and follow-up grading and/or small group/tutorial instruction, as well as offer suggestions for improvements where needed

• Create a welcoming and engaging classroom and hallway atmosphere that are student-driven 

• Maintain a flexible, positive, growth mindset when working with students, parents, and colleagues

• Possess a willingness to learn new skills through professional development, school visits, and teacher observations

• Take the initiative to learn and use school technology in appropriate ways

• Serve as the lead teacher when the lead is absent

• Attend all-school faculty meetings and professional development opportunities, as requested 

• Represent Carolina Day School both, on and off campus, in a positive and professional manner; support the school in all aspects of school life when appropriate

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate. Other duties such as serving in aftercare, working pick-up and drop-off, and attending or supervising a variety of school events may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

Competitive candidates will have experience working with children in an educational setting.

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 is looking for a part-time AP English teacher for our Upper School division. The assignment would be for one class during our 2021 spring semester. The candidate will facilitate in-person and online AP English courses to G10-12th students, specifically AP Language & Composition.

Position expectations include providing timely and detailed feedback to students on assignments to help them better understand course materials, providing timely and detailed assessments to students to evaluate performance and learning achievements, editing essays and modifications for the college application process, and providing high school/college application interview training lessons to students.

Required Experience

The ideal candidate:

• Must have a Master’s degree in subject area or Education with strong background in subject area, online learning, asynchronous learning, and blended learning.

• Must be knowledgeable in educational technology and learning management systems.

• Must have had experience teaching in K-12 schools, public and/or private, and in working with families of those schools

• Must have 3-5 years teaching experience, preferably in online or blended

Previous experience teaching an AP course is strongly preferred.

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.