Would you like to apply for a faculty or staff position at CMDS?

CMDS accepts applications for employment throughout the year and keeps those applications on file should a position open up. Below, please see descriptions of anticipated openings for the 2025-26 school year. To apply for a position at CMDS, please send the application, cover letter and resume to apply@cmdsmemphis.org. To apply for a position in the CMDS Early Education Program (for infants and toddlers), please use the application below.

 
Employment Application

Available Positions

Interim 1st grade Teacher

Christ Methodist Day School seeks an Interim 1st Grade Teacher beginning in mid-April 2026. The interim must be passionate about teaching and fostering excitement in elementary students. He or she should be willing to try new things, embrace new technology and curriculum, while also adhering to the many traditions that 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.

Interim PK Teacher

Christ Methodist Day School seeks an Interim PK classroom teacher in late February 2026. The interim must be passionate about teaching and fostering excitement in elementary students. He or she should be willing to try new things, embrace new technology and curriculum, while also adhering to the many traditions that 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 early childhood 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.

Interim 5th Grade Math Teacher

Christ Methodist Day School seeks an Interim 5th Grade Math teacher beginning in late February 2026. The interim must be passionate about teaching and fostering excitement in elementary students. He or she should be willing to try new things, embrace new technology and curriculum, while also adhering to the many traditions that CMDS holds dear. An understanding of assessing children, as well as a knowledge and love of math, is a must. 

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; 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.

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.

 
Employment Application

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.

EEP Employment Application

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.)

Substitute Application