ABOUT SAINT GABRIEL PRESCHOOL AND THE POOR SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH
The Saint Gabriel Preschool Center was established in the Alexandria community in 1970 under the supervision of The Poor Sisters of Saint Joseph. The Poor Sisters are an independent Catholic congregation established in the 1880s in Argentina, and now serve in the United States, Argentina, Uruguay, Romania, Madagascar, and Italy.
This Sisters’ mission, guided by the Catholic faith, is focused on service, education and charity. The Sisters’ main goal is to share the love of God through the teaching of the Catholic faith. The Sisters strive and pray for the children to encounter Jesus Christ in everything they do.
For more information about St. Gabriel Preschool, visit: https://www.stgdaycare.org/
For more information about the Poor Sisters of Saint Joseph, visit: https://www.poorsistersofsaintjoseph.org
The Saint Gabriel Preschool Center, a Catholic early childhood program serving children ages 2–5, is seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in creating a faith-filled, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
The Assistant Teacher helps implement daily activities, supervise students, and support the spiritual, social, emotional, and academic development of young children in alignment with the mission of Catholic education.
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Support Lead Teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson implementation
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Assist with small group instruction and student engagement
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Supervise children at all times in accordance with licensing requirements (sight and sound, ratios)
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Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
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Guide positive behavior and support social-emotional development
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Assist with daily routines (arrival, transitions, meals, rest, dismissal)
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Communicate professionally with staff and families
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Support the Catholic mission and model Christian values
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Meets Virginia VDOE requirements for Assistant Teacher
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Experience working with young children (ages 2–5) preferred
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Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
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Ability to maintain a positive, structured classroom environment
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CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Preferred:
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Early Childhood Education coursework or CDA
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Experience in a Catholic or faith-based setting
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Bilingual (Spanish/English)
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Location: Alexandria, VA (in-person)
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40 hours per week
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Meaningful work
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Service oriented and respectful work environment
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Paid holidays and snow days
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Paid sick leave
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Paid time off in August based on years of employment
Please send résumé, cover letter and/or inquiries to: Sister Eneyda at [email protected] with a cc: to Brian McNamara at [email protected]
