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!

Teaching Positions

Art Teacher - Bishop O’Connell High School is seeking an art teacher for the 2021 - 2022 school year. This is a full-time position available for immediate start. This teaching position has responsibility for Art 2 and Graphic Design with the possibility of a Photography course in the second semester. Highly qualified candidates will be prepared to teach courses to students with a variety of experience levels. Applicants should have a degree in an art field or art education. Teaching experience and/or education coursework is preferred. Lesson plans will be provided to ease the transition for a new instructor. Flexibility to adapt the curriculum over time will also be welcome in collaboration with other art department team members. The fine arts department is committed to helping students explore and develop their creative talents using a variety of different media while fostering a love of Truth and beauty. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to the attention of Meghan Lonergan, Dean of Mission, at employment@bishopoconnell.org.

English Teacher - Long-Term Substitute - Bishop O'Connell is seeking a long-term substitute for an English teaching position. This position is available for immediate start and will run until January 2022. Teaching responsibility for the position is English 4 and English 4 Honors. Highly qualified applicants will have a degree in English or a related subject area. Teaching experience and/or education coursework is preferred. The department emphasizes critical thinking, writing skills and collaboration. Support will be provided through collaborative planning with other teachers at the English 4 level. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to the attention of Meghan Lonergan, Dean of Mission, at employment@bishopoconnell.org.

Additional Staff Positions

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, at least three (3) professional references and sample lesson plan (for teaching positions) 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