Theology Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Description

Bishop Ireton Catholic High School - Alexandria, Virginia
Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year (or as listed)
Position Type: Full-Time Faculty

Position Summary
Bishop Ireton High School seeks a dynamic and faith-filled Theology Teacher committed to Catholic education and dedicated to forming students intellectually and spiritually. The Theology Teacher will teach courses within the Theology curriculum while supporting the broader spiritual life of the school through collaboration with Campus Ministry and participation in liturgical and service programs.

Primary Responsibilities
• Teach multiple sections of high school Theology courses aligned with diocesan curriculum standards
• Integrate Catholic teaching, Scripture, tradition, and moral theology into classroom instruction
• Foster a classroom environment rooted in respect, inquiry, faith formation, and academic excellence
• Support student spiritual growth and encourage active participation in the sacramental life of the Church
• Collaborate with Campus Ministry initiatives
• Serve as advisor or moderator for student activities as assigned
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Participate fully in faculty responsibilities including meetings, supervision, and professional development
• Model Gospel values and the Salesian spirit in relationships with students and colleagues

Qualifications
• Possess a bachelor's degree in Theology; master's degree preferred
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church who supports and promotes the Catholic mission of the school
• Knowledge of Catholic doctrine and Church teaching appropriate for secondary education
• Teaching experience at the secondary level preferred
• Ability to engage students through creative and student-centered pedagogy
• Eligible for or willing to obtain Virginia teaching licensure or VCEA certification
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills
• Willingness to complete diocesan background checks and Virtus training

Preferred Qualities
• Experience with retreat leadership or youth ministry
• Ability to connect theology to contemporary student life and social justice themes
• Desire to contribute to a vibrant Catholic school community

Compensation & Benefits
• Salary commensurate with experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid leave

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three professional references
• Statement of educational philosophy in a Catholic school environment
Send application materials to: personnel@bishopireton.org.

About Bishop Ireton High School
Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school in the Diocese of Arlington rooted in the Salesian charism. Our mission is to inspire students to grow spiritually, intellectually, creatively, socially, and physically while living our call to Advance Always in faith and learning.
Faculty members serve not only as educators but also as ministers who accompany students in their formation as young people of faith, character, and service. Teachers are expected to integrate Catholic identity into the life of the school and foster an environment where students encounter Christ in both learning and community.

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).