Part-time Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

Epiphany School seeks a part-time Instructional Assistant for the  school year for our lower school division, supporting three pre-kindergarten classrooms. The ideal Instructional Assistant candidate will collaborate with grade-level teams and specialists to support a diverse range of daily tasks and teaching. This includes assisting with delivering the curriculum, managing supplies and resources, working with the students, and other activities to support teaching and learning in the homeroom and specialist classrooms.

This position will also participate in robust professional learning and school community events.

This is a non-exempt, part-time, academic year position reporting to the Lower Elementary Assistant Head of School.

Standard school operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm during the academic year. The daily schedule for this role will be determined, but this role is expected to work 4 hours Monday through Friday between 8:30am – 3:10pm.

Expected start date for the 2026-27 school year is August 19, 2026, to attend new employee orientation (8/19/26 – 8/20/27), pre-service the week of August 24th, and first day of school is September 1st, 2026. Expected end date is June 15th, 2027.

• Assist lead teacher and specialist teachers on planning and teaching the curriculum
• Work with students as a class, small group, and individually
• Assist in classroom management
• Support class in specialist programs when required
• Act as classroom lead when lead teacher is not present;
  Teach students directly as a co-teacher and during re-teaching/enrichment periods
• Collaborate with teaching team on planning, curriculum and themes for program alignment
• Collaborate with teams in our Professional Learning Community
• Utilize equitable practices that support all learners
• Prepare and restore classroom and supplies
• Support student assessment process
• Help classroom teachers and learning specialists assess individual students' needs
• Assist with coordination and monitoring of teaching activities, including field trips and on-site experiences
• May be requested to join lead teacher during conferences

• Create a learning environment based on Epiphany School's values:
  Learn Joyfully, Try New Things, Act Responsibly, Invite Everyone In, Shine Together
• Use Responsive Classroom approach as a framework for working with students
• Implement instructional strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds and learning differences
• Assess student progress and maintain effective record keeping procedures
• Attend grade-level and faculty meetings as scheduled
• Provide lunch and recess supervision as scheduled
• Participate in the school community, including professional learning, service learning, and community events
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor

• Epiphany School seeks candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and lifelong learning, as well as an expertise in best practices in elementary education
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field(s) or a combination of education and experience preferred
• Teaching Certification and endorsement in grade or field preferred
• Experience teaching or working with children in early elementary
• Excellent oral, written, and presentational communication skills in the English language
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Experience and comfort working in a Microsoft environment including MS Office
• Must be collaborative, proactive, resourceful, and organized
• Ability to multi-task and to maintain professionalism in a creative and changing environment
• Commitment to supporting a diverse community of learners
• Ability to maintain a sense of calm during emergencies
• Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail and striving to build efficiencies
• Commitment to student and family confidentiality
• Meet all…