The Teacher Assistant positions at The Episcopal Academy offer new and aspiring teachers an entry-level opportunity in independent school education. We pair each assistant with a lead teacher who directly supervises the assistant's professional growth and development. In turn, assistants support their lead teachers in all aspects of their professional responsibilities. A major objective of the teacher assistant program is to reduce the student/teacher ratio in the classroom. Thus, teacher assistants gain significant instructional experience, typically preparing for and instructing their own reading groups or assisting with math sections, and supporting the lead teacher in social studies. The role and instructional responsibility varies according to the lead teacher's style and the assistant's level of professional development and confidence.

An additional major responsibility of the assistant is to provide lead instruction and child supervision for The Episcopal Academy Afternoon Enrichment program. Under the supervision of the Assistant Head of Lower School, the assistants plan and deliver engaging hands-on activities for program participants. Assistants are also encouraged to involve themselves fully in the life at EA, including coaching and other extra-curricular activities.

About Us

An EA employee...

• Is kid-centered, embraces school and life and shows it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Embodies and lives The Stripes.
• Consistently maintains high standards for his or her own work and motivates others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrates a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and sees others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.
• Fosters a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
• Demonstrates a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.

About You

• Experience working with children.
• Experience and knowledgeable in elementary literacy and mathematics programs and best practices.
• BA required

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume, and list of three references as PDF documents.

Position Term Begins: August 2025

The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://episcopalacademy.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1506949-474323.html

About The Episcopal Academy

Founded in 1785, Episcopal Academy is dedicated to educating the whole student in mind, body, and spirit. Recognized as one of the finest independent schools in the nation, Episcopal serves nearly 1,300 PK-12 students on an expansive, state-of-the-art campus where learners are motivated to pursue their passions in academics, athletics, and the arts. Challenging and nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit, we inspire boys and girls to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity. At The Episcopal Academy, we take a robust approach to Mind, Body, and Spirit as a holistic approach to educating, nurturing, and developing boys and girls. We do not believe that Mind, Body, and Spirit are competing interests, but rather that the three are clearly inseparable and mutually reinforcing.

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