Virtual Teacher Assistant Jobs in Springfield, VA

Thank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School! We are excited to review applications for anticipated vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year.

Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life.

We are seeking dedicated, mission-aligned professionals to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington, DC.

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Please see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation

• Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students
• Lead students to high levels of academic success in an urban school environment
• Create a welcoming, positive learning environment that motivates and engages students
• Provides in-person classroom assistance to teachers or assists a virtual teacher with conducting classroom activities;
• Pulls small groups for differentiated learning in remediation and/or acceleration
• Work in concert with their colleagues to collect informal and formal data of students to assist with grouping and individualized support plans
• Provides in-person classroom assistance to teachers or assisting a virtual teacher with conducting classroom activities
• Work one-on-one with students for intensive tutoring, credit recovery, and academic support; 
• Operates technology to include cameras, learning platforms, and learning tools;
• Helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students;
• Provides supervision throughout the school day including in the classroom, halls, lunch, recess, and specials; 
• Performs administrative and non-instructional duties, such as keeping daily attendance; and ensures all CDC/safety protocols and procedures (e.g., fire drills) are implemented and followed.
• Maintain high ethical standards and open communication with students, teachers, parents and school administrators
• Consistently seek and share best practices with colleagues as an active and effective participant in a Professional Learning Community
• Develop formative assessments, analyze results and adjust teaching practices to ensure student understanding of material
• Utilize literacy strategies across all content areas and design rubrics to measure student mastery
• Design and deliver engaging instruction addressing the needs of a full range of student learning styles
• Maximize learning time by continually adjusting teaching practices
• Adhere to school management and discipline policies within classroom and school campus

• Experience in the role preferred
• At least 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college/university or successful completion of the ETS Para-Pro exam or a CDA completion (Required) 
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Education, or another Liberal Arts Program (Preferred)
• Strong verbal, and written communication skills
• Familiarity with student incentive programs
• Experience working with students in a tutoring or substitute teaching capacity
• Demonstrates knowledge of subjects assigned, educational and child/adolescent psychology, human relations, and class management

FPCS's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual's capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.