Teaching Assistant Primary and Elementary Grades

Overview of the Position

Title:

Teaching Assistant

Position HR Classification: 10 months

Supervisor and Direct Report:
Homeroom Teacher

Hours:

7:30 AM to 3:30 PM during a regular school day.

The Basilica School of Saint Mary, a Catholic Pre‑K through eighth Parish School in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking Instructional Assistants for primary and middle school grades for the 2026‑2027 school year. Instructional Assistants will work closely with homeroom teachers in a highly collaborative manner. The Instructional Assistant will support the homeroom teacher and manage a variety of learning activities, including small group work.

The Teaching Assistant, along with the homeroom teacher, is committed to offering excellence in student intellectual, spiritual, and character formation. Qualified candidates will fully embrace the mission of our Catholic school, which recognizes the infinite value of each student, seeks to develop the gifts of all, and nurtures them to be saints, stewards, and scholars, always with an eye to their eternal destiny.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of an associate’s degree, an understanding of child development, and an interest in a teaching career.

The Basilica School is committed to providing our students and families with excellence in Catholic education. We are in beautiful Old Town Alexandria, VA, Diocese of Arlington. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Applicants must submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington at Diocesan Application and be certified or eligible for certification in Virginia. The Basilica School seeks candidates who fully embrace our Catholic mission to nurture saints, stewards, and scholars. Interested candidates should also submit a cover letter with professional references and a resume to Mr. Robert Loia at rloia and Mrs.

Ana Marku at amarku.

Associate’s degree, Experience working with children.

Stairs, lift 20 lbs, travel between classrooms and through the campus.

Competitive, commensurate with experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.