Employment

Available Positions

Instructional Assistant

Full and Part-Time Positions

Christ Methodist Day School is hiring Instructional Assistants for the 2026-27 school year. Instructional Assistants work with grade-level teaching teams, as well as Encore teachers, to provide support and assistance during the school day. Duties can vary from providing teachers with administrative tasks, providing small-group instruction, assisting with school events and preparing materials and curriculum for instruction. Instructional Assistants should be compassionate, enjoy working with children, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be flexible concerning duties requested by faculty and administration, be self-motivated and a good manager of time and be a team player who works hard each day to support the CMDS school community. As a representative of Christ Methodist Day School, both on campus and in the community, a commitment to professionalism is essential.

AOK/Summer@CMDS Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator contributes to the success of the after-school care and summer camp programs under the Executive Director's guidance and leadership. 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, including scheduling, staffing, registration, 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.)