WORK AT CCS

Charleston Collegiate School is an independent day school that strives to recognize, nurture, and challenge each of its students. Organized as a Lower School (PK-4), Middle School (5-8), and Upper School (9-12), CCS prides itself on being an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian, prekindergarten through 12th grade, located just outside of Charleston’s metropolitan area. Charleston Collegiate School offers a thirty-acre campus of vast playing fields and wooded trails and is located only twenty minutes from Charleston’s historic district on one side and Kiawah Island on the other.

CCS has a challenging, supportive, learning community that coaches students to become lifelong learners. A CCS education uses the pillars of project-based learning, financial literacy & entrepreneurship, artistic expression, and leadership through outdoor education to teach a high-quality education to a diverse student body.

Charleston Collegiate School is currently seeking an experienced, dynamic and nurturing Kindergarten classroom teacher for the 2022-23 school year. Candidates should not only have excellent teaching and interpersonal skills but also possess a deep understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum, a passion for working with early elementary students, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Kindergarten Teacher should have:

• Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion

• Experience teaching in lower elementary grades

• Understanding of the developmental needs of lower school students

• Competence with innovative teaching approaches

• An inquisitive professional learning stance

• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of technology to enhance teaching and learning

• Experience partnering with parents

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct, differentiated instruction for students, focusing on 21st century skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving.

• Evaluate student growth in the core elementary disciplines.

• Implement instructional strategies and use clear and consistent classroom management in concert with the school’s core values and philosophy.

• Identify, select, modify, and create instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and learning needs, in collaboration with grade level teammates.

• Use classroom management systems that are focused on students’ social emotional needs.

• Provide a positive environment in which students are able to engage actively in meaningful learning experiences.

• Communicate and partner effectively with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals on a regular basis.

• Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, families, and colleagues.

Education: Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred

If you are interested in applying for this position, complete an application online and upload a resume and cover letter here: https://www.charlestoncollegiate.org/community/faculty-staff/work-at-ccs

Charleston Collegiate - Upper School Spanish Teacher 

Charleston Collegiate School (CCS) is an independent day school which strives to recognize, nurture, and challenge each of its students.  Located on Johns Island, SC 20 minutes from Charleston’s historic district, CCS is the only co-educational, non-sectarian, preschool through 12th grade, independent school in Charleston’s metropolitan area.

CCS is a supportive learning community that coaches students to become lifelong learners.  A CCS education focuses on the pillars of project-based learning, financial literacy & entrepreneurship, artistic expression, and leadership through outdoor education.  For more information on Charleston Collegiate School visit www.charlestoncollegiate.org.

The Role:

Charleston Collegiate School is seeking a long-term substitute Spanish teacher for the 2023 spring semester.  Depending on qualifications, the position available could be part-time or full-time.  Successful candidates will be creative, energetic, and highly skilled teachers who are passionate about student-centered, collaborative, experiential learning. Candidates should also have a proven track record of success teaching Spanish as a second language to secondary students (middle and upper school).  

Essential Qualifications:

• A deep commitment to equality and diversity.

• A deep commitment to the CCS core values and educational pillars.

• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and growth mindset

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject discipline, e.g.,  Education or Spanish

• Proficiency in Spanish 

• Teaching experience

• Ability to teach Spanish I and Spanish II 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Project-based Learning

• Advanced degree / postgraduate qualification

• The ability to teach higher levels of Spanish and/or other subject disciplines.

Application Requirements:

Candidates are required to complete the CCS online application form and submit a letter of application detailing their suitability for the role.  Applications should be emailed to ggriffith@charlestoncollegiate.org

The successful candidate will be required to undertake required background checks.

Duties: 

• Teach classes as assigned by the division principal that are aligned to the CCS mission, pillars, core values, and pedagogical philosophy.   

• Communicate with division principal, dean of students, academic dean, and colleagues in a prompt and professional manner

• Regularly and promptly communicate with students and parents regarding academic progress

• Be available to work with students outside of class time for extra help 

• Support the school at all times and its educational philosophy, objectives and policies, and conduct himself/herself at all times in a manner consistent with the best interest of the school 

• Be prompt in all matters involving time deadlines, including but not limited to attendance at School, meetings, classes, grading and returning student work, and turning in grades and reports

• Perform such other reasonable duties upon assignment by the School Head, his designee, and/or the Educator’s Supervisor as are customarily performed by those in similar positions in independent schools and in accordance with the school’s plans, programs, schedules, and standards 

• Keep all records and prepare and file all reports as required and directed by the School

• The Educator understands and agrees that he/she may be called on to perform duties, including extracurricular duties, which may often take place outside of what is generally considered to be the standard faculty school day (7:30 am - 3:30 pm)

Key Information:

Job Type: Full-time

Start date: January 2023

Charleston Collegiate School maintains a list of qualified Substitute Teachers to help us throughout the year.  This is an opportunity to join a truly innovative and collaborative teaching team and to work with amazing students in a caring environment.

Successful candidates are positive, creative, and energetic persons with a desire to work with children of all ages.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience working with children
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and growth mindset
• A love for working with children and young people

Desirable Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• Experience in a classroom setting