Lower School Kindergarten Support Teacher

KINDERGARTEN SUPPORT TEACHER

Overview of Position

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Kindergarten Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at our 31st Street campus in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will be a passionate educator who prioritizes fostering a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement, self-confidence, and academic curiosity. We are looking for an individual who is committed to growing professionally and thrives in a collaborative setting.

St. Andrew’s Kindergarten Support Teachers work closely with the Lead Teacher and grade-level team to create a positive and supportive learning environment for our students. The ideal candidate will collaborate on instruction, assist with classroom management, and support the emotional and social development of young learners. Support teachers step into the Lead Teacher role in the absence of the Lead Teacher, ensuring smooth classroom operations and continuity of instruction.

This role is designed as a meaningful professional pathway, ideally serving as a springboard to a Lead Teacher position, whether at SAS or elsewhere. Support Teachers will gain hands-on experience by attending conferences, practicing report writing and family newsletters, and engaging in other core teaching responsibilities to ensure they are well-trained, confident, and prepared for future classroom leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Experience working with young children, particularly in a classroom setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Knowledge of child development and social-emotional learning practices.

ALL ST. ANDREW’S LOWER SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBERS…

• Support the mission and Episcopal Identity of the school
• Attend Responsive Classroom Training and provide consistent social and emotional development for students in a positive and collaborative learning environment
• Attend daily chapel
• Understand that they are more than just a classroom teacher & approach situations with a “student-first” mindset
• Prioritize student relationships & foster a safe and predictable environment
• Attend weekly meetings to facilitate growth & learning: full faculty, grade/department-level, & other faculty meetings as needed
• Utilize professional development opportunities to continue growth in their craft
• Strive to connect & collaborate
• Are team players & open to serve the community in other ways that arise throughout a school year

• Are skilled communicators with the ability to clearly convey information, engage students, and build relationships to foster positive learning environments

OUR SCHOOL

St. Andrew’s is a co-educational Episcopal K-12 day school, enrolling approximately 990 students on two campuses in Austin, Texas. The school strives to help young people from diverse racial, religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to achieve their potential not only in intellectual understanding but also in aesthetic sensitivity, physical well-being, and moral decisiveness so that they may lead productive, responsible lives, not only for themselves but also for their community.  For more information about St. Andrew’s School in Austin, please access our website: www.sasaustin.org.

OUR MISSION

St. Andrew's develops exemplary scholars, artists, athletes, and servants in a loving Episcopal community who are curious, courageous, and compassionate global citizens.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to Michelle Roe, Director of Finance and Human Resources, at hr@sasaustin.org. Candidates who contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community are encouraged to apply.

St. Andrew's is committed to providing equal opportunity in all personnel actions and in the administration of all policies and programs.

St. Andrew's employs individuals without regard to race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation as protected by federal, state, or local law.