Employment

Bishop O’Connell is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington Virginia. For over sixty years, our school has offered students a mission-centered Catholic education, rooted in Christ with a focus on the development of the whole person. Qualified candidates will work well as part of a faculty team that actively engages students in their faith formation, academic instruction, and social emotional development. We are a community of life-long learners, and faculty and staff are committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues both within and across disciplines. There is an expectation that faculty and staff will participate in the school’s in-services, retreats, and other events promoting the education and formation of young adults.

Bishop O’Connell is a thriving, inclusive educational community that both encourages innovation and respects tradition. We are excited to share our story with you!

Positions Available

Teaching Positions (2022-2023 School Year)

Teaching Positions (2022-2023 School Year)

Theology Teacher - Bishop O'Connell is seeking a theology teacher for the 2022 - 2023 school year. All courses follow the U.S. bishops’ doctrinal framework for high school catechists, with topics including scripture, ecclesiology, sacraments and morality. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church. Teaching experience and/or education coursework is preferred.

Engineering Teacher - Bishop O'Connell High School is accepting resumes for an Engineering Teacher for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering, through specific academic and/or professional experience. Applicants should have a degree in engineering, math or a closely related field. O’Connell partners will Project Lead the Way for specific engineering curriculum. There is also opportunity for teachers to incorporate their own specific interests. Teaching experience, advanced degree, and/or education coursework is preferred. The department emphasizes laboratory work, project based learning, and technology use to enhance student engagement with the science curriculum.

English Teacher - Bishop O'Connell is seeking an English teacher for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Qualified candidates will have the ability and be prepared to teach various courses across the discipline at college prep and advanced levels. Applicants should have a degree in English. Teaching experience, advanced degree, and/or education coursework is preferred. The department emphasizes critical thinking, writing skills and collaboration. The successful candidate will have a passion for literature and student engagement. Central to our curriculum is the exploration of how texts enlighten the understanding of Catholic identity, relationships and the dignity of the human person.

German Teaching Position (Part-Time) - Bishop O'Connell is seeking a German teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Qualified candidates should be prepared to teach courses from the introductory through advanced levels. Applicants should have a strong background in German. Teaching experience, advanced degree, and/or education coursework is preferred. The department emphasizes strong oral and written communication skills in the target language. In addition, teachers should have a love for and desire to share the culture and traditions of German-speaking countries and peoples.

Math Teaching Positions - Bishop O'Connell is seeking a Math Teacher for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Highly qualified candidates will be prepared to teach courses through the calculus level. Applicants should have a degree in mathematics or a degree in a related field with significant coursework in mathematics. Teaching experience, advanced degree, and/or education coursework is preferred. The department is committed to accessible math instruction for all students. The practical application of math, problem solving skills and logical thinking are emphasized as natural components of the math curriculum.

PLEASE NOTE: Once hired, the school expects faculty members to stay current with professional development activities, as well as to participate in the school’s in-services, retreats, and other events promoting the education and formation of young adults. Candidates should work well as part of a faculty team that actively engages students in their faith formation, academic instruction, and the development of the whole person.

TO APPLY - Unless otherwise indicated above, candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three (3) professional references to Mrs. Meghan Lonergan, Dean of Mission, at employment@bishopoconnell.org.

In addition to applying directly to Bishop O’Connell, all interested candidates are required to complete an application provided by the Diocese of Arlington. This application can be downloaded from the Office of Catholic Schools' website.

Other Opportunities

Although we currently have no other openings on our staff, we are happy to keep resumes on file for future consideration. If you would like to submit your resume for our files, please select the online employment inquiry link below:

GENERAL ONLINE EMPLOYMENT INQUIRY