Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year

Job Description

Bishop Ireton High School has an opening for a full-time Science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at our campus in Alexandria, Virginia. Candidates should be able to teach one or more of the following: Physics, Biology, Chemistry. Interest in Engineering is also considered.

Candidates will:
• demonstrate professionalism in a collaborative environment.
• have strong communication skills.
• possess a bachelor's degree in a science field; master's degree preferred.
• possess or be willing to obtain a Virginia teaching license or VCEA license
• citizenship, residency or work visa required
Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check and take required in-person Virtus training.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with three professional references, current resume, and written personal philosophy of education in a Catholic school environment to
personnel@bishopireton.org. Applicants should submit a completed application to the Diocese of
Arlington Office of Catholic Schools https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/catholic-schools/our-schools/.

About Bishop Ireton
Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM, humanities and fine arts. The spirit of faith, community service and giving back is central to the school's mission. Bishop Ireton's quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing our graduates head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies.

About the Employer

Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic preparatory high school located in historic Alexandria, Va., began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. As a Salesian community of learning, Bishop Ireton is dedicated to the educational and spiritual formation of young men and women, challenging them to Advance Always in scholarship, service, and in the love of God and one another. The school resides in the Diocese of Arlington, receives accreditation from the Virginia Catholic Education Association, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools and competes in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) and the Virginia Independent School Athletic Association (VISAA).