Bilingual Instructional Assistants

Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools • Annandale, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Ambrose Dual Language Catholic School, a PreK–8 school in the Diocese of Arlington located in Annandale, Virginia, is seeking Bilingual Instructional Assistants (Spanish/English) for the 2026–2027 school year. Instructional Assistants work closely with the lead classroom teacher in a highly collaborative environment to support instruction and student learning. Assistants help facilitate a variety of classroom activities, support small-group learning, and assist with the supervision and care of students throughout the school day. In our dual language immersion program, bilingual assistants play an essential role in supporting language development and helping students grow academically and culturally in both English and Spanish. At Saint Ambrose, we are committed to forming the whole child—intellectually, spiritually, and socially. Our faculty and staff work together to cultivate a joyful learning environment rooted in Catholic faith, where students are encouraged to grow as disciples of Christ while developing strong academic and language skills. Saint Ambrose Dual Language Catholic School is proud to be the only Catholic dual language immersion school in Virginia, serving a vibrant and diverse community of learners and families. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicants must submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington at the Diocesan Application portal and be eligible for employment in Virginia . Interested candidates should also submit a cover letter, resume, and references to: Dr. Aránzazu Ascunce Principal, Saint Ambrose Dual Language Catholic School [email protected]

Requirements

• Be fluent in Spanish and English
• Demonstrate a love for working with children
• Collaborate effectively with teachers and school staff
• Support the mission and values of Catholic education
• Show an interest in child development and learning
• Be eligible for employment in Virginia
• Submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington at the Diocesan Application portal

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or higher
• Experience working with children
• An interest in pursuing a career in education

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the lead classroom teacher to support instruction and student learning
• Facilitate a variety of classroom activities
• Support small-group learning
• Assist with the supervision and care of students throughout the school day
• Support language development
• Help students grow academically and culturally in both English and Spanish

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree