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St. John’s is distinguished as a successful Preschool-8 school with a challenging academic program. Our school is committed to educating each student while nurturing, supporting, and encouraging them to be confident independent thinkers and learners. By 8th grade, our graduates are exceptionally prepared for high school and as contributing members of their community and the world around them.

St. John’s Episcopal School in Olney, Maryland, is seeking a Long term Substitute for an Early Childhood Teaching Assistant for March- June 2024.

St. John’s is distinguished as a successful Preschool- Grade 8 school with a challenging academic program. Our school is committed to educating each student while nurturing, supporting, and encouraging them to be confident independent thinkers and learners. By 8th grade, our graduates are exceptionally prepared for high school and as contributing members of their community and the world around them.

Summary Description:
This position is an excellent opportunity for a new educator interested in strengthening their professional skill set and who is passionate about teaching students in a Lower School setting. 


The Teaching Assistant (TA) will assist the lead teacher in supporting and nurturing the development of each child. The TA will help assess children's different and personal needs, temperament styles, and abilities. The TA will support the classroom team to plan and implement lesson plan activities and developmentally appropriate experiences. The TA will participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, parent meetings, in-service training, and other meetings as recommended. 


Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities:
-Experience working with young children
-Ability to meet Maryland Office of Child Care (OCC) licensing requirements, including completion of yearly continuing education credits, and ability to pass a comprehensive Maryland criminal background check. 
-Interest in working towards completion of OCC 90 hour training or equivalent


Minimum Requirements: 
-Associates or Bachelor’s degree candidates will be preferred.
-First aid and CPR certified


Interested candidates should forward a resume, cover letter, and three references to 
Ms. Margery Bank, Head of School at Margery.Bank@stjes.org
 

Substitute Teachers Wanted - Preschool through Grade 8. 

Qualified applicants require current fingerprinting.
To apply, please send a current resume and three references to the Associate Head, Andrea Rudolph: andrea.rudolph@stjes.org

St. John’s Episcopal School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.