Instructional Assistant

2026 - 2027 Instructional Assistant

Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools Basilica School of St. Mary - Alexandria, Virginia

Job Details

Job : 5828833
Final date to receive applications: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Basilica School of Saint Mary, a Catholic Pre‑K through eighth Parish School in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking Instructional Assistants for primary and middle school grades for the 2026-27 school year. Instructional Assistants will work closely with their homeroom teacher in a highly collaborative manner. The Instructional Assistant will support the homeroom teacher and manage a variety of learning activities. The Instructional Assistant, along with the homeroom teacher, is committed to offering excellence in students' intellectual, spiritual, and character formation.

Qualified candidates will fully embrace the mission of our Catholic school, which recognizes the infinite value of each student, seeks to develop the gifts of all, and nurtures them to be saints, stewards, and scholars, always with an eye to their eternal destiny. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of an associate's degree, an understanding of child development, and an interest in a teaching career.

The Basilica School is committed to providing our students and families excellence in Catholic education. We are in beautiful Old Town Alexandria, VA, Diocese of Arlington. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants must submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington at Diocesan Application and be certified or eligible for certification in Virginia. The Basilica School seeks candidates who fully embrace our Catholic mission to nurture saints, stewards, and scholars.

Hourly pay rate is $19 - $24 depending on experience.

Interested candidates should also submit a cover letter with professional references and a resume to Principal Robert Loia at HR.

The mission of the Basilica School of Saint Mary is to nurture saints, stewards, and scholars. The mission is the cornerstone of our teaching and community. We nurture saints by teaching our students about God's presence, providing opportunities for sanctification. Our students become stewards through our school's emphasis on community service. The school not only organizes specific community service projects, but also encourages students to serve one another in little ways every day.

At the Basilica School of Saint Mary, we strive for academic rigor in all subjects. We encourage and support our students to achieve their highest potential and develop and utilize the gifts that God has given them.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $19 to $24 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Ana Marku , Office Manager
• Basilica School of St. Mary
• Phone:
• Email: amarku