Summer Reading Program Teacher (2nd-4th Grade) | 2025

Summer Reading Program Teacher | 2025 

Job Posting Date: May 12, 2025

Application Closing Date: May 26, 2025, or Upon Filling Position

Program Dates: July 7, 2025-July 31, 2025 (Monday-Thursday, 7:45am-1:15pm)

Compensation: $240/daily

Responsibilities:

This Charlotte Lab School high school summer teacher position will have the following responsibilities in support of Lab’s vision:

• Report to Summer Program Director 

• Support the implementation of a literacy curriculum designed for students who are rising 2nd-4th graders


• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment

• Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of the students and classroom


• Conduct progress monitoring and final reading assessment on each participant


• Provide feedback to students regarding their academic performance


• Provide supervision and direction to tutors and/or teaching assistants


• Assist and administer Read to Achieve assessment for rising 4th grade students at the end of the program

Candidate MUST:

• Teachers of Rising 4th grade must be a certified teacher in the state of North Carolina;


• Teachers of Rising 2nd or 3rd grade must have a Bachelor's degree and relevant teaching experience;


• Have experience with reading intervention, intervention planning, progress monitoring, and diagnosis of reading needs required

• Show clear commitment to, belief in, and alignment with the Lab vision, mission, and values;


• Be able/willing to learn how to fulfill the responsibilities listed above;


• ​Hold an appropriate degree from a relevant institution;


• Demonstrate experience in, and passion for, working with diverse populations;

In addition, the Lab School Hiring Committee will look favorably upon candidates who:

PREPARATION:

• Have relevant experience;


• Have comfort with relevant technology and experience with Google Suite;


• Possess strong management skills;


• Are exceptionally organized and have the ability to prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines;

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate professional demeanor, strong self-confidence;

• Possess excellent written communication skills;

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills among diverse students, colleagues, and families;


• Desire to work collaboratively with others in all aspects of the role;


• Display unquestioned integrity, judgment, and decision-making skills;


• Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, start-up environment both independently and as part of a team.

MINDSET:

• Are motivated to work in an open, progressive school environment; 


• Are independent thinkers;


• Are reflective in their practices and have a growth mindset; 


• Have a willingness to take professional risks;


• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and comfort in ambiguous situations;


• Demonstrate innovation and creativity in reimagining roles;


• Take initiative, are self-starters, and demonstrate leadership skills;


• Have high energy, humility, and a good sense of humor.

Application Process

Please visit our job board to complete an application. You will be asked to include your resume and a detailed cover letter demonstrating your interest in working for Charlotte Lab School. The application process includes an initial phone screening interview, participation in a group interview experience, and follow-up interview with a potential supervisor. 

Charlotte Lab School is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Charlotte Lab School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, national, ethnic origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law.