Kindergarten Assistant Teacher Beginning August 2025

National Association of Episcopal Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kindergarten Assistant to join a collaborative team in a nurturing environment. This role is vital for creating a warm, engaging classroom where students thrive. You will support the lead teacher, assist in lesson implementation, and foster a love for learning among kindergarten students. If you are passionate about education and committed to helping children grow academically and socially, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Cultural competency workshops

Support for graduate studies

Summer study grants

Conferences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education is required.
• Strong commitment to a diverse student body in a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teacher in implementing lessons and activities.
• Provide individualized and small-group support to students.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

Job description

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
Alexandria, VA United States

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) of Alexandria, VA is looking to hire a dedicated and enthusiastic Kindergarten Assistant teacher who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Are you passionate about supporting the growth and development of kindergarten students? Do you have the patience, creativity, and energy to help foster a love of learning in a nurturing environment? Would you like to be part of a collaborative and supportive faculty in a positive, inclusive community? If so, please read on!

We are seeking a Kindergarten Assistant to join our dynamic team. The Kindergarten Assistant plays a crucial role in creating a warm, engaging, and structured learning environment where students feel safe, supported, and excited to explore. Working alongside the lead teacher, the assistant will provide instructional and classroom management support, helping to ensure each student’s academic and social-emotional success. Key responsibilities will include:

1. Supporting the lead teacher in implementing engaging lessons and activities that align with the curriculum.
2. Assisting in preparing instructional materials, classroom setup, transitions, recess, and lunch.
3. Providing individualized and small-group support to reinforce learning concepts.
4. Establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment.
5. Implementing effective classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior and social-emotional growth.
6. Maintaining open and clear communication with parents/guardians regarding students’ progress and classroom activities.
7. Collaborating with other teachers, specialists, and support staff to ensure a holistic approach to student development.

All members of the faculty instill our school’s mission by helping their students to become responsible, honest, compassionate, respectful citizens. The successful candidate will be required to exercise professional judgment and responsibility in keeping with the expectations of the School’s faculty.

The School accepts candidates with the following minimal qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or the equivalent; advanced degrees are strongly encouraged; state certification is not required.
2. A strong commitment to educating a diverse student body within a caring and creative environment.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Previous teaching experience in an elementary classroom.
5. Strong references who confirm the applicant’s ability to exercise sound professional judgment.

Overview
St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to “pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community.” SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington, D.C., in beautiful and historic Alexandria, VA. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs, prepares them to be knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts, athletics, and service learning for our students, SSSAS is a community that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these same values.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning, and employees have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and in their field of education. Cultural competency workshops for all faculty and staff, regular, small-group DEIB exploration/workshops, support for graduate studies, summer study grants, and conferences are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our Saints faculty and staff to continue to develop and learn in their field and as part of our community.

READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?
We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this teaching job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at https://www.sssas.org/about-us/employment.