Instructional Assistants

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 2025-26 school year. Instructional Assistants will work closely with their homeroom teacher, in a highly collaborative manner. The Instructional Assistant will support the homeroom teacher and manage a variety of learning activities. The Instructional Assistant, along with the homeroom teacher, is committed to offering excellence in students' 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 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 HR@smsva.org.