Trinity Episcopal School is seeking a Lower School Instructional Assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. The Lower School Instructional Assistant is a member of the faculty and reports directly to the Head of Lower School. This full-time, 10-month position is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher who leads the instruction of all core subjects of the Lower School, as well as helping to create and maintain a strong sense of community in the classroom. The Lower School Instructional Assistant supports the work of the School by promoting the mission, values, and policies of Trinity Episcopal School.
Through a close partnership and guided by the direction of the Lead Teacher, the Instructional Assistant's primary responsibilities include the following areas:
Demonstrates Responsiveness and Uses Assessment to Support Student Growth by:
Impacting student learning by assuming an active role during instruction, leading small groups, and conferring with students 1:1.
Establishes a Culture of Scholarly Learning by:
Modeling, promoting, and providing opportunities for students to live into the Scholarly Habits of the School.
Communicating and modeling expectations of preparation, problem-solving, and perseverance.
Exhibiting knowledge and passion for the content and for teaching.
Scaffolding learning with both support and high expectations for all students.
Creating an inviting, well-maintained physical environment that promotes student independence via access to materials and resources.
Serving as a role model/exemplar to children by demonstrating effective strategies for communication and organization.
Establishes the Classroom Community/Embraces the Trinity Community by:
Modeling, promoting, and providing opportunities for students to live into the Trinity Community's values and mission.
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Requirements
Assist the Lead Teacher in the instruction of all core subjects of the Lower School.
Create and maintain a strong sense of community in the classroom.
Promote the mission, values, and policies of Trinity Episcopal School.
Support student learning by assuming an active role during instruction, leading small groups, and conferring with students 1:1.
Model, promote, and provide opportunities for students to live into the Scholarly Habits of the School.
Communicate and model expectations of preparation, problem-solving, and perseverance.
Exhibit knowledge and passion for the content and for teaching.
Scaffold learning with both support and high expectations for all students.
Create an inviting, well-maintained physical environment that promotes student independence via access to materials and resources.
Model effective strategies for communication and organization.
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Trinity Episcopal School before the deadline.
