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PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT

Charleston Collegiate School is an independent day school which strives to recognize, nurture, and challenge each of its students. Organized as a Lower School (PK3-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12), 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 a dynamic and nurturing, full-time Preschool assistant teacher for the 2023-24 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 Preschool Assistant Teacher should have: 

• Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion

• Experience in early childhood

• Understanding of the developmental needs of early childhood students

• An inquisitive professional learning stance

• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience partnering with parents

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist lead teacher with direct, differentiated instruction for students, focusing on 21st century skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving while implementing curriculum with fidelity. 

• Assist lead teacher in the implementation of instructional strategies and use clear and consistent classroom management in concert with the school’s core values and philosophy.

• Implement classroom management systems that are focused on students’ social emotional needs including the implementation of Conscious Discipline.

• 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 and early childhood experience required

Charleston Collegiate School is currently seeking a dynamic and nurturing, full-time PreKindergarten assistant teacher for the 2023-24 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 Preschool Assistant Teacher should have: 

• Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion

• Experience in early childhood

• Understanding of the developmental needs of early childhood students

• An inquisitive professional learning stance

• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience partnering with parents

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist lead teacher with direct, differentiated instruction for students, focusing on 21st century skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving while implementing curriculum with fidelity. 

• Assist lead teacher in the implementation of instructional strategies and use clear and consistent classroom management in concert with the school’s core values and philosophy.

• Implement classroom management systems that are focused on students’ social emotional needs including the implementation of Conscious Discipline.

• 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 and early childhood experience required

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

Charleston Collegiate School is seeking a full-time Secondary Humanities teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.  Successful candidates will be creative, energetic, and highly skilled teachers who are passionate about student-centered, collaborative, experiential learning. At Charleston Collegiate, humanities is a combined English and social studies class.  Humanities classes meet in a double period so that students may work in an interdisciplinary, project-oriented manner to master the skills and content of both ELA and social studies.  For ‘23-’24, this position’s main responsibility will be teaching middle school humanities.  Ideal candidates will also have the capacity to teach any level of humanities from 6th - 12th grade.  

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 twenty 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, entrepreneurship, and outdoor education.  For more information and to apply visit  www.charlestoncollegiate.org. or contact Secondary Principal, Gareth Griffith at ggriffith@charlestoncollegiate.org.

Essential Qualifications:

• A deep commitment to equity and diversity.

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

• Experience with experiential education and project-based learning.

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

• A willingness to participate in student-life activities e.g., advisory, club leadership, coaching, after-school programs

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

• A minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience 

• Ability to teach a wide range of middle and high school English and Social Studies courses.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with project-based, experiential Learning

• Advanced degree / postgraduate qualification

• Entrepreneurial spirit

Charleston Collegiate School is seeking a full-time Math and Science teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.  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 all levels of math and science.  Ideal candidates will have experience teaching math and science to middle school students and the capacity to teach high school level courses.  

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 twenty 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, entrepreneurship, and outdoor education.  For more information and to apply visit  www.charlestoncollegiate.org. or contact Secondary Principal, Gareth Griffith at ggriffith@charlestoncollegiate.org.

Essential Qualifications:

• A deep commitment to equity and diversity.

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

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

• A willingness to participate in student-life activities e.g., advisory, coaching, after-school programs

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

• A minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience 

• Ability to teach all levels of mathematics and science.. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Project-based, Experiential Learning

• Advanced degree / postgraduate qualification

• The ability to teach other subject disciplines and elective courses

About Charleston Collegiate School

Nestled under grand, moss-laden live oaks, Charleston Collegiate School offers a thirty-acre campus of playing fields, wooded trails, and an outdoor education center. Located on beautiful Johns Island, CCS is twenty minutes from Charleston's historic district and the beach resorts of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. The school was founded in 1970 to serve local families who valued quality education. Mission Statement - Charleston Collegiate School's mission is to inspire students to become passionate, lifelong learners by empowering them with knowledge, creativity, and curiosity to mindfully embrace the opportunities of tomorrow.

Charleston Collegiate School is seeking a full-time Math teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.  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 all levels of math.  Ideal candidates will have experience teaching math to upper school students through calculus, the capacity to teach a middle school level course if needed.  

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 twenty 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, entrepreneurship, and outdoor education.  For more information and to apply visit  www.charlestoncollegiate.org. or contact Secondary Principal, Gareth Griffith at ggriffith@charlestoncollegiate.org.

Essential Qualifications:

• A deep commitment to equity and diversity.

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

• Experience with experiential education and project-based learning.

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

• A willingness to participate in student-life activities e.g., advisory, club leadership, coaching, after-school programs

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

• A minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience 

• Ability to teach all levels of mathematics from grade 6 to 12.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Independent school experience

• Advanced degree / postgraduate qualification

• The ability to teach other subject disciplines and elective courses, such as physics or economics

About Charleston Collegiate School

Nestled under grand, moss-laden live oaks, Charleston Collegiate School offers a fifty-acre campus of playing fields, wooded trails, and an outdoor education center. Located on beautiful Johns Island, CCS is twenty minutes from Charleston's historic district and the beach resorts of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. The school was founded in 1970 to serve local families who valued quality education. Mission Statement - “Charleston Collegiate School's mission is to inspire students to become passionate, lifelong learners by empowering them with knowledge, creativity, and curiosity to mindfully embrace the opportunities of tomorrow.”

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 full-time Spanish teacher for the 2023-24 school year.  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 willingness to participate in student-life activities e.g., advisory, coaching, after-school programs

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

• A minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience 

• Ability to teach Spanish I through Advanced Placement level courses. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Project-based Learning

• Advanced degree / postgraduate qualification

• The ability to teach other languages or 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: August 2023

Charleston Collegiate School is seeking a full-time Dean of Students for the  2023-2024 school year.  

Job Description:  The Dean of Students reports to the Secondary Principal, is a part of the Secondary leadership team, and is responsible for all aspects of student life. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Dean of Students will:

• Work with the division principals to develop and manage policies, protocols, and practices that serve to support student development, learning, health, and safety.

• Collaborate with the Secondary Leadership team to facilitate academic support, student counseling, and testing.

• Promote high standards and expectations for academic performance and adherence to the school’s core values: community, integrity, optimism, advocacy, and empathy.  

• Schedule parent-teacher conferences

• With the Academic Dean and Registrar, maintain records regarding academic performance.

• Maintain records for community service requirements.  

• Oversee student conduct and maintain student discipline in line with the principles of Conscious Discipline.

• Oversee, supervise, and develop a comprehensive advisory program, including developing curriculum and offering professional development to teachers to support student wellness, safety, and social and academic success.

• Address social and academic infractions; maintain correspondence related to grades and conduct with parents and other concerned parties.

• Counsel students when necessary, working closely with the school counselor.

• Ensure the health and safety of students on campus as well as in residential programs.

• Coordinate new-student orientation.

• Schedule special programs and events for attendance by the student body such as assemblies, pep rallies, spirit days, etc.

• With the principals, develop and implement the Student Handbook.

• Keep the head of school informed regarding student issues and campus life.

• Teach a class in an area of expertise if needed.

• Participate in the life of the school, attending events, 

• Perform other duties as assigned by and in support of the head of school.

Common Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred

• 5+ years of experience in education and proven success as part of an administrative team

• Outstanding organizational skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Dedicated to being a student advocate

• Demonstrated success as a confident problem solver

• Proven track record as an independent and goal-oriented team member

About Charleston Collegiate School

Nestled under grand, moss-laden live oaks, Charleston Collegiate School offers a fifty-acre campus of playing fields, wooded trails, and an outdoor education center. Located on beautiful Johns Island, CCS is twenty minutes from Charleston's historic district and the beach resorts of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. Founded in 1970, Charleston Collegiate School's mission is to inspire students to become passionate, lifelong learners by empowering them with knowledge, creativity, and curiosity to mindfully embrace the opportunities of tomorrow.  CCS is a supportive learning community that coaches students to become lifelong learners.  A CCS education focuses on the pillars of project-based learning, entrepreneurship, and outdoor education.  CCS is a growing independent day school with approximately 335 students in grades PK-12 (75v students in Upper School)  in 2022-2023.  CCS is the only co-educational, non-sectarian, PK-12th grade, independent school in Charleston’s metropolitan area.

 For more information and to apply visit  www.charlestoncollegiate.org. or contact Secondary Principal, Gareth Griffith at ggriffith@charlestoncollegiate.org.

Charleston Collegiate School is seeking a full-time Outdoor Education teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.  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 in an outdoor education setting.  Ideal candidates will have experience teaching middle and high school students and the capacity to design and teach a variety of courses for grades 6-12 that explore topics such as group dynamics, leadership, collaboration, wilderness skills and safety, ecology, and stewardship of the natural environment.  

Charleston Collegiate School (CCS) has an outdoor education center located on our main campus that features a challenge course with one high rope element and a multitude of low elements, an archery range, a couple of outdoor classrooms, a maritime forest, a freshwater swamp with a dock, and access to a tidewater marsh.  

Charleston Collegiate is an independent day school which strives to recognize, nurture, and challenge each of its students.  Located on Johns Island, SC twenty 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, entrepreneurship, and outdoor education.  For more information and to apply visit  www.charlestoncollegiate.org. or contact Secondary Principal, Gareth Griffith at ggriffith@charlestoncollegiate.org.

Essential Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Teach a full load of five classes to middle and high school students.

• Deep commitment to equity and diversity.

• Deep commitment to the CCS core values and educational pillars.

• Experience with experiential education and project-based learning.

• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude and growth mindset

• Creative approach to implementing and designing a wide ranging outdoor education curriculum

• Willingness to participate in student-life activities e.g., advisory, club leadership, coaching, after-school programs, such as an outdoor or fishing club

• Ability to lead and/or organize off-campus outdoor themed trips and activities

• Inspire and help teachers of other disciplines use the Outdoor Education Center as a resource for their classes

• Capacity to maintain the safety and enhance the Outdoor Education Center facility

• Vision to create programs for the community based out of the OEC, such as a leadership session for executives

• Proven ability to connect with and inspire middle and high school students

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant experience, such as an Outward Bound instructor, camp director, or outdoor education teacher 

• Minimum of 3-5 years teaching experience 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Project-based, Experiential Learning

• Advanced degree / postgraduate qualification

• The ability to teach other subject disciplines and elective courses

About Charleston Collegiate School

Nestled under grand, moss-laden live oaks, Charleston Collegiate School offers a thirty-acre campus of playing fields, wooded trails, and an outdoor education center. Located on beautiful Johns Island, CCS is twenty minutes from Charleston's historic district and the beach resorts of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. The school was founded in 1970 to serve local families who valued quality education. Mission Statement - Charleston Collegiate School's mission is to inspire students to become passionate, lifelong learners by empowering them with knowledge, creativity, and curiosity to mindfully embrace the opportunities of tomorrow.

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