Assistant Teacher

St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool (SPEP), located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, is a ministry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church serving children 18 months through age 5. Through a developmentally appropriate play-based and literacy-rich curriculum, SPEP seeks to promote a child’s full potential – emotionally, socially, academically, physically, and spiritually.

This 4 hours per day Teaching Assistant position (8:30 – 12:30, late August through early-June), works in partnership with and assists the Lead Teacher in the daily operation of the classroom. In addition to work in the classroom, all instructional assistants attend in-service days, faculty/staff meetings, appropriate training sessions, and participate in several all-school events.

• Working directly under the Lead Teacher; working with students, instructional work with individuals, small groups and whole class; performing a variety of other needed support, clerical and administrative tasks; creating materials, and other duties as needed
• Engaging children in age appropriate activities and play that stimulates their development
• Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
• Appropriately supervising children while keeping them safe at all times; responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
• Assisting children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/toileting, dressing) and being one of the primary caregivers for children in the classroom
• Communicating with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management
• Being warm and nurturing and a positive role model for all children
• Providing professional and excellent customer service according to the standards of St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool