English Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Description

Bishop Ireton High School is seeking a full-time English teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at our campus in Alexandria, Virginia. Candidates should be able to teach a literature-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on developing writing and research skills.

Candidates will:
• demonstrate professionalism in a collaborative environment.
• have strong communication skills.
• possess a bachelor's degree in English; master's degree preferred.
• possess or be willing to obtain a Virginia teaching license or VCEA license
• possess required citizenship, residency or work visa
• promote the Catholic mission of the school

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter with three professional references, current resume, and written personal philosophy of education in a Catholic school environment to personnel@bishopireton.org and should complete an application with the Diocese of Arlington's Office of Catholic Schools at http://www.arlingtondiocese.org/Catholic-Schools/Careers/Application/.

Candidates also must be prepared to undergo a full background check and take required in-person Virtus training in order to complete the full compliance process for the Diocese of Arlington

About Bishop Ireton
Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, diocesan 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 (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), 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 every graduate head to college - often to highly 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).