Educator - Academy

Position: Educator - Academy CLTFC

Department: Academy

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Manager - Education & Player Welfare

Status: Full-time

About Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC played its inaugural season in Major League Soccer in 2022. The club set a MLS attendance record in its opening game with over 74,000 spectators in Bank of America Stadium and has been at the top of MLS in attendance throughout its first three seasons. The club has a fully funded academy (ages 13-19) that is tasked with identifying and developing elite young players from across the Carolinas and beyond for professional careers in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Position Summary

The Charlotte Football Club Academy would like to hire a full-time teacher whose primary responsibility will be to providing academic support to academy players across a variety of science and math disciplines. Charlotte FC Academy players have dedicated academic time where they are learning on an online/virtual platform during the school day. This position will be expected to work with students individually or in small groups of 3 to 5. The "day-stay" program encompasses approximately 60 students ranging in age from 14 to 18 years of age.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide academic support during assigned hours to individual students and small groups.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Academy education staff.
• Organize science (Chem / Physics) workshops during class time to encourage meaningful learning and collaboration between students.
• Lead students through Science & Math topics they are struggling with individually.
• ***Science, engineering are priorities
• Oversee and manage students in the classroom to ensure a safe, structured, and productive learning environment.
• Maintain order and discipline by enforcing behavioral policies and procedures.
• Support students in understanding and completing their online assignments and projects.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Academy education staff.
• Encourage students to stay on task and manage their time effectively during learning sessions.
• Help maintain accurate records of students' attendance, progress, and any incidents that occur in the classroom.
• Offer emotional support to students in their academic and athletic pursuits.
• Identify students who may be struggling and coordinate with online instructors to provide additional support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Science or Education.
• Experience working with high school students.
• Availability to work from 8:00am to 4:00pm, M - F

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must pass pre-employment screens.

Skills for Success:

• Strong work ethic, incredible attention to detail and great pride and precision in your work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well within in a collaborative, team-driven, and goal-based environment.
• Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Must be a team player, reliable, and dependable with a can-do attitude.
• Must maintain complete confidentiality of privileged, and/or sensitive information.
• Must, at all times, display the character and values of the Charlotte FC and Tepper Sports & Entertainment brands.
• The ability to prioritize workload to manage time and tasks.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position operates in a professional office and classroom setting.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., as necessary.

• Ability to remain standing/walking for up to 4 hours.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to remain sitting for up to 4 hours at a desk and computer.
• Must be able to write, type and use phone system.
• Sitting at a desk and computer for long periods of time.

Charlotte FC is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.