Preschool Teaching Assistant

National Association of Episcopal Schools; Severna Park (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

403b

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal School in Severna Park, MD is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher Assistant. This full-time or part-time role supports developmentally appropriate learning and joyful classroom activities for our youngest students.

Responsibilities include supervising children for safety, supporting small-group instruction, lunch/recess/carpool duties, and light clerical tasks. Strong communication and collaboration with families are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven experience working with preschool children.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents.
• Follow basic principles of childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students to ensure safety and focus.
• Assist with whole-group and small-group instruction.
• Assist with lunch, recess, and carpool duties.
• Perform clerical duties (make copies, take attendance, decorate classroom and bulletin boards, prepare materials for activities).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preschool experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Child development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

St. Martin's Episcopal School
Severna Park, MD United States

Position: Preschool Teacher Assistant
Location: St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal School, Severna Park, MD
Start Date: August 2026

St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal School, a small and vibrant community dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of young children, is seeking a full-time or part-time enthusiastic and dedicated Preschool Teacher Assistant to join our team. This individual will help to create a developmentally appropriate, supportive, and joyful classroom for our youngest learners.

St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal School is an accredited, co-educational independent day school in Severna Park, MD, enrolling 230-250 students (Preschool- 8th Grade). St. Martin’s promotes a love of inquiry, a sustaining faith, a call to service, and a generous spirit open to new ideas. Our school encourages each individual to grow in Confidence, Compassion, and Character.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students to ensure safety and focus
• Assist with whole-group and small-group instruction
• Assist with lunch, recess, and carpool duties
• Perform clerical duties (make copies, take attendance, decorate classroom and bulletin boards, prepare materials for activities)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven experience working with children of preschool age
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, staff, and parents
• Follow basic principles of childhood development

Physical Demands: The position requires the ability to perform various physical tasks, including walking, climbing stairs, running, standing, bending, reaching, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Candidates must be able to actively participate in all activities related to the role.

Compensation:

Compensation aligns with AIMS medians for comparable schools.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 403b
• Paid time off plus school holidays

More About St. Martin’s Mission Statement: We seek to inspire in students a love of inquiry, sustaining faith, and a generous spirit open to ideas, peoples of the world, and a call to service. At our Episcopal school, students discover who they are as learners, leaders, and friends. We create a welcoming community encouraging each individual to grow in Confidence, Compassion and Character, grounded in the knowledge that each is a child of God.

Statement of Inclusion: We seek to embrace and promote diversity among our students, faculty, administration and trustees. Our learning community recognizes and respects the diversity of modern society; we provide our students with opportunities to gain exposure to a multicultural curriculum that celebrates individual differences. All students are considered without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, and national or ethnic origin.

Employment Philosophy: St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation in the administration of its education programs, admission policies, employment practices, financial aid programs, or any other school programs or activities. St. Martin’s is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Contact Information

Email to Dr. Tracy Bonday, Head of School
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