Lower School Assistant Teacher

Overview

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an independent Catholic school serving Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School includes PreK 3-4 and 4th grades, the Middle School includes grades 5-8, and the Upper School includes grades 9-12. We are a technology-rich school with a Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, and a commitment to academic programs and extracurricular activities.

We are a community with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit. We value technology integration and expect teachers and staff to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and enthusiasm for technological growth to create authentic learning experiences for students.

Ideal candidates are experienced in and continue to develop expertise in social-emotional learning, project-based learning, STEAM integration, and technology-rich and differentiated instruction. They thrive in a collaborative environment, designing and delivering innovative cross-curricular instructional units for students with diverse learning styles and needs.

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School seeks a dynamic, experienced, collaborative, and creative Lower School Assistant Teacher for the  academic year. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with the lead teacher on curriculum planning and reviewing lesson plans, assists in preparing materials to support lesson objectives, and helps to support student learning through whole-class, small group, or individualized instruction. This role works with the lead teacher to maintain a positive classroom learning environment.

We emphasize teaching the whole child, focusing on social and emotional development alongside academic progress. This is a full-time, 10-month position beginning in August 2026.

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children by providing close supervision during all activities
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment
• Support curriculum implementation
• Assist in carrying out stimulating lesson plans that promote exploration, creativity, and discovery
• Support the lead teacher in providing differentiated and individualized instruction for remediation and enrichment
• Support the lead teacher in effective classroom management through Responsive Classroom and Progressive Discipline practices
• Attend required meetings and professional development opportunities as assigned by the Head of Lower School
• Participate in shared faculty responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Head of Lower School
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences, back-to-school night, and parent meetings
• Work cooperatively with other teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Knowledge and understanding of the developmental stages and needs of students in the classroom you are supporting
• Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff to foster a culture of respect and belonging
• Prepare classroom learning materials as needed
• Display and hang student work in the classroom and on hallway bulletin boards

• Possess a growth mindset
• Experience working with lower school students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work on a team and to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and parents
• A collaborative and inquisitive approach to teaching and learning
• A positive attitude and the willingness to approach learning new skills in flexible and creative ways
• At least two years as an assistant teacher
• Bachelor’s degree required

Please submit an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and resume. Questions to jglenn

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.