About the role

Epiphany School seeks a part-time Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year for our lower school division, supporting three pre-kindergarten classrooms. The ideal Instructional Assistant candidate will collaborate with grade-level teams and specialists to support a diverse range of daily tasks and teaching. This includes assisting with delivering the curriculum, managing supplies and resources, working with the students, and other activities to support teaching and learning in the homeroom and specialist classrooms. This position will also participate in robust professional learning and school community events.

This is a non-exempt, part-time, academic year position reporting to the Lower Elementary Assistant Head of School. 

Standard school operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm during the academic year. The daily schedule for this role will be determined, but this role is expected to work 4 hours Monday through Friday between 8:30am – 3:10pm.

Expected start date for the 2026-27 school year is August 19, 2026, to attend new employee orientation (8/19/26 – 8/20/27), pre-service the week of August 24^th, and first day of school is September 1^st, 2026. Expected end date is June 15^th, 2027. 

What you'll do

Primary Responsibilities 

• Assist lead teacher and specialist teachers on planning and teaching the curriculum

• Work with students as a class, small group, and individually

• Assist in classroom management

• Support class in specialist programs when required

• Act as classroom lead when lead teacher is not present; Teach students directly as a co-teacher and during re-teaching/enrichment periods

• Collaborate with teaching team on planning, curriculum and themes for program alignment

• Collaborate with teams in our Professional Learning Community

• Utilize equitable practices that support all learners

• Prepare and restore classroom and supplies

• Support student assessment process

• Help classroom teachers and learning specialists assess individual students’ needs

• Assist with coordination and monitoring of teaching activities, including field trips and on-site experiences
• May be requested to join lead teacher during conferences

Expectations For All Instructional Assistants at Epiphany School

• Create a learning environment based on Epiphany School’s values: Learn Joyfully, Try New Things, Act Responsibly, Invite Everyone In, Shine Together 

• Use Responsive Classroom approach as a framework for working with students 

• Implement instructional strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences

• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds and learning differences

• Assess student progress and maintain effective record keeping procedures 

• Attend grade-level and faculty meetings as scheduled

• Provide lunch and recess supervision as scheduled

• Participate in the school community, including professional learning, service learning, and community events

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Epiphany School seeks candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to collaboration and lifelong learning, as well as an expertise in best practices in elementary education 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field(s) or a combination of education and experience preferred

• Teaching Certification and endorsement in grade or field preferred

• Experience teaching or working with children in early elementary

• Excellent oral, written, and presentational communication skills in the English language

• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

• Experience and comfort working in a Microsoft environment including MS Office  

• Must be collaborative, proactive, resourceful, and organized

• Ability to multi-task and to maintain professionalism in a creative and changing environment

• Commitment to supporting a diverse community of learners

• Ability to maintain a sense of calm during emergencies  

• Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail and striving to build efficiencies

• Commitment to student and family confidentiality

• Meet all Epiphany School health and safety training requirements

DCYF Compliance

Additional training is required to work with our Pre-K students which include:

• Ability to obtain the following (the school will cover all associated costs to obtain) 

• Background check including fingerprinting

• WA State Food Handlers Permit 

• STARS 30-hour child-care basics training 

• Proof of a negative TB test 

• Proof of MMR immunization 

• Bloodborne pathogens training

• CPR/First Aid certification

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is prorated based on full-time equivalency between $23,789 - $29,666, according to Epiphany School’s instructional assistant pay scale and based on the years of paid experience. When determining an initial offer, we carefully consider these factors and will ask the intended hire for documentation to verify the correct pay level.

While this role is not eligible to receive the full benefits package, these benefits are still included: 

• Employer-paid monthly premiums for employee assistance program and long-term disability coverage 

• Optional 403(b) retirement plan for employee contribution

• Paid holidays 

• Paid personal and sick leave (pro-rated to 0.5 FTE amount) in addition to academic breaks

• Professional development funding

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and optional cover letter through our Employee Portal. The priority review deadline for applications will be August 9, 2026, but applications will be received until the position is filled.  

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Sates and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Final offer will be contingent on the successful completion of a background, education, and employment check.  

About Epiphany School

Epiphany School is a non-parochial, independent elementary school serving grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school mission is to challenge and support all students to become confident, curious, and courageous learners through innovative teaching in a caring and inclusive environment. We strive to inspire every child to discover meaning and purpose in a life of learning and actively cultivate an awareness and respect for diversity in all forms. We aim to create a positive, joyful, and inclusive community by embracing the following values:

• Learn Joyfully

• Try New Things

• Act Responsibly

• Invite Everyone In

• Shine Together

With over 270 students, Epiphany School is large enough to offer a broad spectrum of educational opportunities and small enough to maintain a close-knit community. The beautiful, historic campus is located in a quiet setting in central Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood.

Epiphany School’s Commitment to Diversity

Epiphany School promotes and cultivates a diverse community as essential to academic success, social and emotional growth, and the development of good character. Engaging diverse perspectives stretches the mind and requires critical thinking, intellectual courage, and creativity. It takes careful listening and thoughtful expression and manifests itself in cultural competency. Thinking beyond oneself and seeing the world through the eyes of others is the foundation of fairness and empathy, and thus prepares our students to live respectfully and responsibly in our pluralistic democratic society. 

Epiphany School is committed to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the principle of equal access and opportunity in education and employment and full participation for persons with disabilities in all its programs and services.  

Epiphany School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political ideology, physical, mental, or sensory disability, military status, genetic information, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Epiphany School complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@epiphanyschool.org.