Grammar School Teacher Apprentice

The Cambridge School

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San Diego, California, US on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description

We have an opening for a Grammar School Teacher Apprentice (Classroom Aide) who desires to be part of a growing, learning, and vibrant classical Christian school culture. The role is designed as an apprenticeship pathway for individuals who are actively pursuing a future in lead teaching and who are eager to grow within the classroom under the mentorship of experienced lead teachers. The role of the Apprentice Aides is crucial to the execution of the school’s mission. These team members support our outstanding lead teachers while gaining meaningful, hands-on experience in classroom instruction, student support, and the rhythms of a classical Christian learning environment. Apprentices will also have the opportunity to participate in enriching learning experiences within a Christian worldview. Experience in working with children is preferred. Successful candidates will wholeheartedly agree with our school’s Statement of Faith, Mission and Vision, and will serve as a positive influence within the culture and community of the school. Ideal candidates will have classroom experience or a strong desire to become a teacher and show commitment to growing in instructional practice over time.

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist Lead Teacher in preparing for daily classroom activities.

2. Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining a healthy, respectful classroom environment that promotes the virtuous pursuit of knowledge and truth.

3. Assist the Lead Teacher in preparing for the day’s lessons by providing copies or executing prep work.

4. Monitor students, grade homework, and check student work.

5. Model the qualities and attitude of a humble, lifelong learner.

About the Company

If you’re looking for a meaningful vocation that seeks to form young people to live flourishing, eudaemonic lives while collaborating with thoughtful, mission-focused colleagues in an intentional community of faith and learning, The Cambridge School in beautiful San Diego, California, might be just the place for you! We are a JK-12th grade Classical Christian school that is 18 years old and thriving. We are committed to equipping students to think well, love rightly, and live wisely through an educational model that is rooted in historic Protestantism and the best of the classical tradition. Our mission embodies a dedication to shaping students’ affections towards the true, good, and beautiful by providing them with an education that is formative and not merely informative. While this is no easy task in our day and age, together we are faithfully seeking to cultivate wisdom and virtue in our students through our academically vigorous and spiritually-robust community of faith and learning.
About this role

Summary

Assist lead teachers in classroom activities, support student learning, and grow as an educator.

Job title

Grammar School Teacher Apprentice

Experience level

desire to become a teacher

Industry

education

Location requirements

San Diego, California, United States, on-site

Salary

USD 43,680–47,840 per year

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

classroom supportassist lead teachermonitor studentsgrade homework

Preferred skills

working with childrenpassion for teaching

Specializations

classroom supportinstructionstudent supportChristian education
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City