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St. Paul's Episcopal Preschool

Alexandria, VA (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/19/2026

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Summary About St. Paul's Episcopal Preschool 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 ( current opening is a 3s Class ).
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. Duties Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to: 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 Requirements Be at least 18 years of age Have a high school degree or equivalent education Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education Submit to various background checks including those completed through the VA Department of Education Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified, or obtain certification upon hire (paid for by SPEP) Provide a Physician's Statement for a health screening as required by the Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-1716 Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a small group of children in a classroom. Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 30lbs Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences Have dependable transportation About Us 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. Teacher Assistant Alexandria, VA 22314 $20,000 a year
  • Part-time $20,000 a year
  • Part-time Summary About St. Paul's Episcopal Preschool 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 ( current opening is a 3s Class ).
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. Duties Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to: 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 Requirements Be at least 18 years of age Have a high school degree or equivalent education Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education Submit to various background checks including those completed through the VA Department of Education Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified, or obtain certification upon hire (paid for by SPEP) Provide a Physician's Statement for a health screening as required by the Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-1716 Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a small group of children in a classroom. Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 30lbs Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences Have dependable transportation About Us 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.

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