Assistant Teacher

Episcopal Day School is seeking full-time assistant teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The assistant teachers will join our Lower School faculty and report directly to the Lower School Director. Assistant teachers are assigned to a single grade level or classroom, and work as an integral part of the teaching team for their students.

Major Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the lead teacher(s) to support a positive learning environment. Partner with the lead teacher(s) and learning specialist to provide small group instruction in a variety of curricular areas. Work closely with the lead teacher to facilitate the smooth functioning of the academic day, including stepping into the lead teacher role as a substitute when necessary. Perform other school duties including recess and lunch supervision. Participate in the full range of faculty activities, including faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, professional development, special events, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least two years of paid or volunteer experience working with groups of children facilitating learning and supervising for safety. Strong developmental understanding of children ages 4-10 years old. Warmth, playfulness, and an ability to build rapport with children while retaining appropriate professional boundaries. Excellent professional communication skills, both written and verbal. Flexible, collaborative, and a "how can I help?" attitude. Self-reflective and eager to participate in Episcopal Day's work on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Work in an active, fast-paced environment with various challenges, deadlines, and contacts. Must regularly move safely and comfortably over a large campus. May stand for extended periods of time (up to 4 hours per day). Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment and outside in cold and wet weather (80+ degrees). Ability to safely and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs. And regularly lift up to 10 lbs. Regularly sit, talk, walk, hear, and interact with students, parents, staff, and visitors. Regularly use close and distance vision. Able to climb stairs. Turn, bend, reach, and occasionally use a step ladder.