Employment

Available Positions

1st-6th Grade Spanish Teacher

Our Encore program includes a variety of Fine Arts classes and STEAM offerings. Encore expands and complements the core CMDS curriculum, immersing students in an elementary, liberal arts-style experience. Encore faculty members teach a rotation of classes each week, planning appropriate and standards-based lessons for each grade level. Encore teachers are expected to follow each grade level’s classroom curriculum and develop lessons that build on the topics covered. 

At CMDS, Spanish is a FLEX (Foreign Language for Exploration) program. Just as children learn their native language, our students are exposed to the Spanish language through the process of comprehensible input, including hearing and acting out stories, singing songs and playing games in Spanish. Students also engage in activities that allow them to explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries and their people. The goal is for our students to leave CMDS with a well-rounded understanding of the Spanish language and culture. 

Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in education, Spanish, or a related field; prior teaching experience; the ability to work as a member of the CMDS Encore team; planning weekly Spanish lessons for 1st-6th grade students; helping students grow in their knowledge, fluency, and understanding of the Spanish language and culture. 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 essential.

Upper School Teacher

Christ Methodist Day School seeks an Upper School classroom teacher to join its faculty for the 2026-27 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.

Early Childhood Teacher

Christ Methodist Day School seeks an Early Childhood teacher to join its faculty for the 2026-27 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 how to assess young children, as well as 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: Bachelor's or Master's 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.

AOK/Summer@CMDS Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator contributes to the success of the after-school care and summer camp programs under the guidance and leadership of the Executive Director. This collaborative approach enhances overall efficiency, effectiveness, and the quality of the programs provided to children and families.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing engaging after-school and summer camp activities that foster a positive program culture and align with the school’s mission and student needs. This role includes coordinating daily operations, staff schedules, activity rotations, and special events to ensure smooth and efficient program delivery. The Coordinator also creates promotional and marketing materials, including flyers, announcements, and social media content, to communicate with families and increase program enrollment. Additional responsibilities include managing attendance, dismissal, invoicing, and recordkeeping; supporting staff collaboration and cross-training; assisting program leadership under the Executive Director’s guidance; and ensuring participant safety, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications: A high school diploma or higher and experience in a school-based program, summer camp, aftercare, or youth enrichment setting. Candidates must be proficient in Canva and have working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Drive, Calendar) and email platforms, as well as the ability to learn and effectively use new technology systems to support program operations and communication. The role requires experience managing program logistics such as scheduling, staffing, registrations, and daily operations, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must be able to work independently while collaborating with school personnel, community partners, and program teams, thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and maintain flexibility in their work hours as needed.

Please email Amanda Bardos for more information and the full job description.

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.)