2026-2027 Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Job Title: Lower School, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Department: Faculty

Status: Exempt, Full-Time, 10-month Employee

Effective Date: June, 2026

Saint Patrick Catholic School is currently seeking a Lower School Teacher Assistant to nurture and support Pre-K students in their personal and academic growth for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. 

Overview

Founded in 2005, Saint Patrick Catholic School (Norfolk, Virginia) is an independent Catholic school with an enrollment of approximately 400 students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Boasting a vibrant and accomplished team of educators, the school encourages students to develop a growth mindset while creating an educational framework focused on reinforcing six "pillars" of education that support the total formation of each student. Saint Patrick is a Glasser Quality School.

Mission Statement

Saint Patrick Catholic School educates and nurtures the whole child - mind, body, and spirit to be a Christ-centered, compassionate, and courageous servant leader.

Faculty Expectations

• Model faith and service to the community
• Uphold the school’s vision of being authentically Catholic and warmly ecumenical
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and students to establish servant leadership opportunities
• Promote a culture of respect for all members of the community
• Models behaviors consistent with Catholic values and teachings

Responsibilities

• Support lead teacher support in administering meaningful classroom instruction that is aligned with the school’s academic and developmental standards
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe, respectful, nurturing, and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning
• Conduct individual and small group instruction as needed; assess student learning needs and modify instructional methods to fit individual learning requirements

• Assist in establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of student behavior in accordance with the schools guidelines

• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of developments in the educational field 
• Provide assistance in record-keeping, grading, and reporting as requested and in accordance with school procedures
• Attend regular faculty and department meetings; contribute to teamwork and positive morale 
• Participate in faith formation experiences
• Perform other duties as directed by school administration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with classroom management and working with digital technologies
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be able to solve problems without sacrificing relationships
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, crouch, crawl, stoop and run
• Committed to serving as a role model for students

Education and Experience

• 1 year of experience working with children, preferably in an academic setting
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (preferred)
• Eligible to be Licensed by the Virginia Department of Education (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans
• Legal Resource Plan
• Disability and Life Insurance plans
• Retirement plan with up to a 5% company match
• On-campus parking 

Saint Patrick Catholic School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.