Employment

Grace Episcopal School is committed to providing an inclusive, supportive community where employees are equipped to transform young lives and reach personal professional goals. 

Grace Episcopal School is seeking the following passionate, dedicated  teachers for the 2026-27 school year to foster the social, emotional, and academic growth of our students while honoring the gift of childhood. 

Part-Time Art Teacher

This position requires approximately 10 hours of teaching time per week. The ideal candidate will hold at least a bachelor’s degree, have experience working with children, maintain an expertise in the teaching subject, possess strong leadership skills, and demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive, hands-on learning environment. We invite those who value collaborative professional growth and meaningful partnerships with families to apply. Interested applicants should email a current resume and completed Employment application linked below to office@graceschoolalex.org.

 

Extended Care Assistant Teachers

Grace Episcopal School is seeking Extended Care Assistant Teachers (3-5 p.m. each day) to play a vital role in supporting the academic, social, emotional and physical growth of students through our after school extended care programming. Interested applicants should email a current resume and completed Employment Application linked below to office@graceschoolalex.org.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities
  • Supporting a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment aligned with Grace’s mission and character values
  • Engaging with students at their developmental level, encouragine creativity, problem-solving and social-emotional growth
  • Supervising children with care during classroom, play and meal times
  • Building positive relationships with families and collaborating with the school team to support each child
  • Maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a commitment to ongoing growth and learning
  • Assistant Teachers work closely with lead teachers and the Coordinator of After School Extended Care to ensure a high-quality experience for all students

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 18 years or older
  • Significant experience in early childhood education or working with young children
  • Commitment to our mission-driven values
  • Medical form to confirm (by a doctor or physician’s assistant) the ability to meet physical demands of the job as required by Virginia licensure for Grace Episcopal School
  • Successful completion of criminal offender record information and sexual offender registry information check

Substitute Teacher

We are always looking for qualified substitute teachers. Interested applicants need to complete an Employment Application and Substitute Form found below. Email these documents and a current resume to office@graceschoolalex.org. Once these documents are received, an interview and school tour will be scheduled. All substitutes are required to complete a Virginia State Police background check, a Virginia Department of Social Services background check, and online Misconduct Prevention Training. Our substitute rate is highly competitive with the local market. Thank you for your interest!

Substitute Form

 

Grace Episcopal School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information or characteristic, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  Grace Episcopal School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities or pregnancy-related conditions, in accordance with applicable law.

Preschool 3 to Grade 5
Coed Independent Day School

3601 Russell Road, Alexandria, VA 22305-1731
Office: (703) 549-5067  •  office@graceschoolalex.org