Employment

Our teachers, counselors and staff form the heart of who we are. When you join the Davidson Day family, you’ll enjoy an extraordinary opportunity to share your passion for learning in small classroom settings. You will also mentor and lead activities that give you a chance to influence students’ lives far beyond the classroom.

EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT

Applicants should have a degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, have experience working with young children, and a desire to grow and learn.

The position requires candidates to:

• Create a classroom environment that is nurturing, engaging and developmentally appropriate to the needs of the whole child. 

• Enhance and implement an experiential classroom curriculum that encourages curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the developmental level.  

• Support the social and emotional development of children. 

• Construct and inform student assessments and participate in parent conferences.

• Communicate effectively and efficiently with faculty, staff, students and parents.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with children.  The ability to work collaboratively and a good sense of humor are also essential. If interested, please send resume and contact information to Wes Wehunt, Head of Lower School, at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

5th/6th GRADE FRENCH TEACHER

Davidson Day School is seeking a part-time French teacher to teach Introductory French to 5th/6th students starting in August 2013.  Strong applicants will have a degree in French and experience teaching in and Independent school environment.  A love for children, the ability to collaborate and sense of humor are also priorities.  If interested, please send resume and contact information to Wes Wehunt, Head of Lower School, at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .


SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Davidson Day School, an Independent School in Davidson, NC, seeks Substitute Teachers in all grades. School hours are Monday‒Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., through the end of May 2013, consistent with the Davidson Day School calendar. Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Suzette Watson, HR Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

FACILITIES/CAFETERIA WORKER

Davidson Day School is looking for an individual who can help facilitate and run the distribution of food, maintain the cleanliness of the cafeteria, and help the Facilities department with general cleaning responsibilities.  The job includes (but is not limited to): lifting and moving chairs and tables; requiring the certification with ServSafe for food distribution standards; knowledge of cleaning (sweeping, mopping and use of a scrubber); ability to work well with students, families, and staff; helping on all projects both internally and externally for the Facilities and Operations department; and reports directly to the Director of Operations.  Experience in facilities or food distribution is preferred.  All full time employees receive benefits.  If interested, please send your Resume and a letter of interest to Charles Coddington, Director of Operations, AT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  

EXTENDED CARE / BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL

Davidson Day School, an Independent School in Davidson, NC, seeks Extended Care personnel for our Before- and After-School Care Program.

Extended Care personnel are responsible for: 

• Creating and maintaining a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment that fosters a sense of belonging;
• Leading creative, entertaining activities;
• Supporting students in making positive behavioral choices and taking disciplinary measures when appropriate; and,
• Maintaining student sign-in/sign-out records for students and parents.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for working with Early Childhood- to Middle School-aged students and their parents;
• At least six months of experience working with a group of 10 or more students in a classroom, after-school, or recreational environment; and,
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability and desire to work collaboratively, and a good sense of humor.

Program hours are Monday‒Friday from 2:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., through the end of May 2013, consistent with the Davidson Day School calendar.

Position becomes available November 12, 2012—hourly compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Nathan Deering, Director of the Davidson Day Institute, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .