Employment

Available Positions

Early Childhood Teacher

Christ Methodist Day School seeks an Early Childhood teacher to join its faculty for the 2023-24 school year. Our Early Childhood department is made up of 2K, PK and JK, students ages 2 to 5. Each grade level works as a team to plan, develop and implement curriculum and age-appropriate activities. The candidate must be passionate about teaching and fostering a joy of learning in our youngest students. He or she should be willing to try new things and embrace new technology and curriculum while also adhering to the many traditions CMDS holds dear. An understanding of assessing young children, as well as a knowledge of a standards-based grading scale, is beneficial. Our Early Childhood faculty members should possess a gentle demeanor, be observant of students’ needs and have an overall love of children.

Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in education or a related field; prior teaching experience; the ability to be an active participant on the grade-level teaching team, bringing fresh ideas to the age-appropriate curriculum; an understanding of and familiarity with a balanced approach to technology; and a genuine love of children’s education.

Lower School Teacher

Christ Methodist Day School seeks a Lower School classroom teacher to join its faculty for the 2023-24 school year. Our Lower School consists of SK, 1st and 2nd grade. Each grade level works as a team to plan, develop and implement curriculum and projects. The candidate must be passionate about teaching and fostering excitement in elementary students. He or she should be willing to try new things and embrace new technology and curriculum while also adhering to the many traditions CMDS holds dear. An understanding of assessing children, as well as a knowledge of a standards-based grading scale, is beneficial. 

Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in education or a related field; prior teaching experience; the ability to be an active participant on the grade-level teaching team, understanding of and the ability to teach math and literacy skills using a multi-sensory and small group approach; bringing fresh ideas to the project-oriented curriculum; an understanding of and familiarity with a balanced approach to technology; and a genuine love of children’s education. As a representative of Christ Methodist Day School both on campus and in the community, a commitment to professionalism is essential.

Upper School Teacher

Christ Methodist Day School seeks an Upper School classroom teacher to join its faculty for the 2023-24 school year. Our Upper School consists of 3rd-6th grade and is departmentalized by subject. Each grade level works as a team to plan, develop and implement curriculum and projects. The candidate must be passionate about teaching and fostering excitement in elementary students. He or she should be willing to try new things and embrace new technology and curriculum while also adhering to the many traditions CMDS holds dear.

Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in education or a related field; prior teaching experience; the ability to be an active participant on the grade-level teaching team, understanding of and the ability to teach Math, Language Arts and Literature or Science and Social Studies; bringing fresh ideas to the project-oriented curriculum; an understanding of and familiarity with a balanced approach to technology; and a genuine love of children’s education. As a representative of Christ Methodist Day School both on campus and in the community, a commitment to professionalism is essential.

Learning Support Teacher - 4th Grade - Part Time (25-26 School Year)

The CMDS Learning Support Program is designed to give academic support to students through work in a small group setting for a portion of the day. Our Learning Support teachers also give periodic learning support in the students’ regular classrooms as needed. Students are admitted to the program based on performance observations, teacher referrals and diagnostic testing. The Learning Support program promotes success through a combination of small group work in a separate setting, as well as individual assistance in the regular classroom.

Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in education; prior teaching experience; training in Orton-Gillingham or other multi-sensory instructional strategies, the ability to work as a member of the 4th grade team to plan and collaborate tutoring and study sessions for students; understanding and able to support the students’ individual academic needs across all subject areas; writing Action Plans for students in Learning Support; and communicating with parents and teachers about the students’ progress. A CMDS faculty member has a genuine love of children’s education and is a representative of Christ Methodist Day School both on campus and in the community, a commitment to professionalism is essenti

AOK@CMDS After-Care Counselors

Under the supervision of the AOK@CMDS Director, counselors are responsible for the safety of campers and assist in the implementation of activities with their assigned groups. The counselor should actively participate in sports/games with children, and be able to effectively monitor behavior.

This position is responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean program site, ensuring a high level of program quality, and working to establish a positive relationship with all campers and co-counselors.

Would you like to be a teacher in the CMDS Early Education Program?

The EEP – our program for infants and toddlers – is looking to hire immediately for full-time positions. Job Responsibilities include ensuring the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all program standards; maintaining a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized; and a willingness to work with infant and toddlers including diaper changing and bottle feeding.

Experience working in a licensed childcare facility as well as coursework in early childhood education or development is preferred. Other requirements include the ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience; flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work; and physical ability to move, sit, bend, play outside and on the floor with children and lift 35 pounds easily.

Would you like to be a substitute teacher at CMDS?

CMDS is always looking to expand our pool of substitute teachers. Please send your cover letter, resume and application to apply@cmdsmemphis.org. (Please note: If you are filling out the application electronically, make sure you save it to your desktop before you begin. It will not save your information if you fill it out in your web browser.)