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Overview of the Position

The Basilica School of Saint Mary, a Catholic Pre-K through eight Parish School in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a qualified teacher to serve as a teacher for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for the 2024-2025 School year. The Basilica School is progressively developing an Atrium and will expand instruction from our Pre-K program to the Kindergarten class. The Catechist will work closely with the Kindergarten team and with our Director of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. The Catechist will be committed to offering excellence in our youngest students' intellectual, spiritual, and character formation.   This is an excellent opportunity to build a program with a supportive team. Qualified candidates will fully embrace the mission of our Catholic school, which recognizes the infinite value of each student, seeks to develop the gifts of all, and nurtures them to be saints, stewards, and scholars, always with an eye to their eternal destiny. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree, hold or be willing to work towards certification, and have previous Pre-K instructional experiences. 

Applicants must submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington at Diocesan Application and be certified or eligible for certification in Virginia. The Basilica School seeks candidates who fully embrace our Catholic mission to nurture saints, stewards, and scholars. Interested candidates should also submit a cover letter with professional references and a resume to Mr. Robert Loia at rloia@smsva.org or Mrs. Gabby Touchet, at gtouchet@smsva.org.

The Basilica School of Saint Mary, a Catholic Pre-K through eight Parish School in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking after-school staff for Extended Care Program working with the middle school and elementary grade for the 2024-2025 school year. The staff member will work as a team, in a highly collaborative manner. The staff member will manage a variety of activities including indoor and outdoor play. Qualified candidates will fully embrace the mission of our Catholic school, which recognizes the infinite value of each student, seeks to develop the gifts of all, and nurtures them to be saints, stewards, and scholars. Ideal candidates will have childcare experience, an understanding of child development, and an interest in providing a happy after-school experience.

The afterschool program requires that you love God, His Children, and their joyful voices! We are in beautiful Old Town Alexandria, VA, Diocese of Arlington. An hourly wage of $18 to start. Will consider 3 days a week for those unable to commit to 5 days

Minimum Requirements

Experience working with children

Physical Demands

Stairs, lift 20 lbs, travel between classrooms and through the campus

Job Type: Part-time

If interested, please contact Mrs. Ashley Bencosme at abencosme@smsva.org

The Basilica School of Saint Mary seeks a qualified Facilities Technician. The ideal candidate has excellent general maintenance skills, is a self-starter, can work independently or as a team, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills with others in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment. 

Job Type: Full time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, weekends as needed. 
Hourly: $30-35 depending on experience 

Position Overview: 
The qualified candidate will provide service maintenance and repairs, troubleshooting diagnostics, and repairs to commercial buildings. The successful candidate will have excellent working knowledge and references of the following responsibilities and tasks, including but not limited to: 

● Minor Drywall repair 
● Minor Electrical 
● Minor HVAC 
● Minor plumbing 
● Janitorial 
● Moving furniture 
● Set up / break down for events 
● Be familiar with fire systems and panels 

Requirements: 

● Trade qualifications preferred |
● Experience working in a commercial environment 
● Working knowledge of general maintenance systems of multiple buildings 
● 10 years of working experience required 
● Excellent communication skills 
● Work within a team environment 
● Background check/drug check required 
● Excellent references 
● Ability to use a computer 
● Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus 
● Valid driver's license 
● May be needed on weekends when needed 

Benefits: 

● 401(k) 
● 401(k) matching 
● Dental Insurance 
● Employee assistance program 
● Health insurance 
● Life insurance 
● Paid time off 
● Professional development assistance
● Referral program 
● Vision insurance 

Applicants must submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington. 

The Basilica School seeks candidates who fully embrace our Catholic mission to nurture saints, stewards, and scholars. Interested candidates should also submit a cover letter with professional references and a resume to the Director of Facilities, Mr. Craig Webb, at cwebb@smsva.org.

Applicants must submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington at Diocesan Application and be certified or eligible for certification in Virginia. The Basilica School seeks candidates who fully embrace our Catholic mission to nurture saints, stewards, and scholars. Interested candidates should also submit a cover letter with professional references and a resume to Mr. Robert Loia at rloia@smsva.org or Mrs. Gabby Touchet at gtouchet@smsva.org

Compensation: Competitive hourly salary commensurate with experience. 

The Kindergarten teacher will work closely with a collaborative team dedicated to academic excellence and each student's intellectual, spiritual, and character formation. We seek a teacher who fully embraces our school's Catholic mission, recognizing the infinite value of every child and striving to cultivate their gifts so they may grow as saints, stewards, and scholars, always with an eye toward their eternal destiny.

Job Description: The Basilica School of Saint Mary, a Catholic Pre-K through eight Parish School in Alexandria Virginia, seeks to hire elementary, and middle school homeroom teachers for the 2025-2026 school year, who offer superb instruction and a strong Catholic formation. Our teachers work closely with their grade-level team in a highly collaborative manner committed to offering excellence in student intellectual, spiritual, and character formation. Qualified candidates will fully embrace the mission of our Catholic school, which recognizes the infinite value of each student, seeks to develop the gifts of all, and nurtures them to be saints, stewards, and scholars, always with an eye to their eternal destiny. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree, hold or be willing to work towards certification, and have strong elementary instructional experiences. We seek excellent teachers fully committed to offering a Catholic intellectual, moral, and spiritual formation. The Basilica School is committed to providing our students and families excellence in Catholic education. We are located in beautiful Old Town Alexandria, VA, Diocese of Arlington.
Salaries are highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree, Elementary Experience

Physical Demands: Stairs, lift 20 lbs, travel between classrooms and through the campus.

Application: Applicants must submit an application to the Diocese of Arlington. They must also be certified or eligible for certification in Virginia. The Basilica School seeks candidates who fully embrace our Catholic mission to nurture saints, stewards, and scholars. Interested candidates should also submit a cover letter with professional references and a resume to Mrs. Gabby Touchet at gtouchet@smsva.org

Are you interested in substitute teaching?

Join our team to make a meaningful impact in Catholic education while enjoying the flexibility and diversity of substitute teaching opportunities.

If interested, please contact Mrs. Gabby Touchet at gtouchet@smsva.org.