Instructional Assistant

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 2026-27 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 associates 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.

Hourly pay rate is $19 - $24 depending on experience.Benefits: Medical dental vision life disability 403b retirement plan paid leave and tuition assistance for children attending the Basilica School of Saint Mary.

Interested candidates should also submit a cover letter with professional references and a resume to Principal Robert Loia at The mission of the Basilica School of Saint Mary is to nurture saints stewards and scholars. The mission is the cornerstone of our teaching and community. We nurture saints by teaching our students about Gods presence providing opportunities for sanctification. Our students become stewards through our schools emphasis on community service. The school not only organizes specific community service projects but also encourages students to serve one another in little ways every day.

At the Basilica School of Saint Mary we strive for academic rigor in all subjects. We encourage and support our students to achieve their highest potential and develop and utilize the gifts that God has given them.