Instructional Associate (2026-2027 School Year)

St. Edmund's Academy • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

St. Edmund's Academy Mission Statement Guided by our Core Values and commitment to high standards, St. Edmund’s Academy provides a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing learning community where students are known, valued, and challenged to achieve their potential. At the heart of every day, every decision, every practice, and every philosophy at St. Edmund's Academy lie our Core Values. Respect for the needs and feelings of others. The central role of honesty in relationships. The importance of taking responsibility for one's own conduct. The value of setting high standards in all endeavors. The worthiness of service to others. Understanding and appreciation of the differences among people. St. Edmund's Academy Vision Statement With their graduation from St. Edmund's Academy, our graduates will... Live with a clear sense of purpose and responsibility guided by St. Edmund's Academy's Core Values. Thrive in secondary school and beyond through robust academic preparation. Approach real world problems with humility and conviction. Value collaborating with people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Recognize injustice and challenge themselves to honor the needs and worth of others. Demonstrate a love of learning and commitment to personal growth. Our graduates maintain a lifelong connection to the St. Edmund's Academy community. St. Edmund's Academy Instructional Associate Start Date - August 2026 Frequently in the early stages of their career in education, Instructional Associates provide St. Edmund's Academy with invaluable support of the teaching and learning process while gaining meaningful experience in areas of professional interest. Instructional Associates are full time employees who fulfill daily substitute teaching duties in our Early Childhood (Preschool-Kindergarten) Lower School (Grades 1-4) and Upper School (Grades 5-8) divisions. Candidates must have an outstanding record teaching early childhood, elementary, and/or middle school school-aged groups and thrive in roles that require flexibility. The ability to be collaborative, detail-oriented and innovative is essential. Excellent writing skills and strong verbal communication are expected. The candidate must model and champion the school’s core values including an overt commitment to inclusion and belonging for all members of the school’s diverse community. Teachers dedicated to meeting the academic and personal needs of the students and collaborating with colleagues and parents should apply.

Requirements

• Outstanding record teaching early childhood, elementary, and/or middle school school-aged groups
• Thrive in roles that require flexibility
• Collaborative
• Detail-oriented
• Innovative
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong verbal communication
• Model and champion the school’s core values including an overt commitment to inclusion and belonging for all members of the school’s diverse community
• Teachers dedicated to meeting the academic and personal needs of the students and collaborating with colleagues and parents should apply.
• Submission of required State and Federal clearances is required.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred though candidates with relevant experience in the field of early childhood education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill daily substitute teaching duties in our Early Childhood (Preschool-Kindergarten) Lower School (Grades 1-4) and Upper School (Grades 5-8) divisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees