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Instructional Assistant jobs are open across K-12 schools, special education programs, community colleges, and tutoring centers, from entry-level classroom aide to senior paraprofessional, with specializations in special needs support, bilingual instruction, and early childhood education. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 24th, and first day of school is September 1st, 2026. Expected end date is June 15th, 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.
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 24th, and first day of school is September 1st, 2026. Expected end date is June 15th, 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.
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Who's Hiring
- Mesa Public Schools - AZ27
- Texas A&M University7
- WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS7
- California Montessori Project6
- Kenton County School District5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructional assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with some college coursework preferred
- Experience supporting students with IEPs or 504 plans in a classroom setting
- Valid fingerprint clearance card or background check compliance
- Ability to implement behavioral intervention strategies under teacher direction
- Basic proficiency in student information systems and classroom technology tools
- Paraeducator certificate or state-specific paraprofessional credential
Tips for Your Instructional Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
K-12 districts, special education programs, and tutoring centers each look for different strengths. Highlight IEP support experience for special ed roles, bilingual skills for dual-language classrooms, and behavioral management techniques for any setting that serves students with disabilities.
List your certifications and clearances upfront
Many districts require a Paraeducator certificate, a fingerprint clearance, or a specific number of college credit hours before an interview. Put these near the top of your resume so hiring coordinators can confirm eligibility without hunting for it.
Search by district size and student population
Large urban districts post high volumes of openings but move slowly through HR. Smaller suburban or charter schools often hire faster and give you broader classroom responsibility. Filter your search by district type to match your preferred pace and scope.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists instructional assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a teaching demonstration
Many schools ask candidates to lead a short activity or read-aloud with actual students during the interview. Practice explaining instructions in simple language, redirecting off-task behavior calmly, and differentiating for students at different reading or math levels before you walk in.
Follow up with the HR coordinator directly
School district hiring moves on an academic calendar, not a standard business calendar. If you applied before spring break or a holiday recess, send a short follow-up email to the HR coordinator two weeks after submitting, referencing the specific position and your availability to start.
Instructional Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most instructional assistants?
Mesa Public Schools - AZ, Texas A&M University, and WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS are hiring the most instructional assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Arizona, California, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. District-level hiring tends to surge in late summer ahead of the school year and again in January for mid-year vacancies.
How many instructional assistant jobs are remote?
About 10% of instructional assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in online K-12 schools and virtual tutoring programs rather than traditional classroom support positions. In-person roles still make up the large majority of listings because direct student support is central to the work.
How do you become an instructional assistant?
Most positions require at least a high school diploma, though many districts prefer candidates with some college coursework or an associate degree in education or a related field. You'll typically need to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance before starting. Earning a state-recognized Paraeducator certificate strengthens your application and is required in some districts. Volunteering or student teaching in a classroom first gives you the hands-on experience hiring coordinators look for.
Can I get hired as an instructional assistant with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level instructional assistant roles exist specifically for candidates without formal classroom experience, particularly in general education settings and after-school programs. Highlight any work involving children, such as babysitting, camp counseling, tutoring, or youth sports coaching, since these show you can manage group dynamics and adapt communication for different ages. Completing a CPR certification or a basic special education awareness course before applying signals commitment and can set you apart from other entry-level candidates.
What does the instructional assistant interview process look like?
Most districts start with a phone or video screening with HR, followed by an in-person interview with the principal or lead teacher. You'll typically answer behavioral questions about handling student conflict, supporting students with disabilities, or following a teacher's instructional plan. Some schools ask you to complete a short written scenario or demonstrate a brief activity with students. Reference checks are almost always required before a formal offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to instructional assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to instructional assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, location preference, and student population, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New positions are added regularly, so checking back frequently increases your chances of catching openings before they close.
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