Careers

Position HR Classification: 10-months  

Supervisor and Direct Report: Principal

Hours: 20-24 Hours per week while school is in session

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. Touchet at gtouchet@smsva.org

Position HR Classification: 10 months

Supervisor and Direct Report: Extended Care Director

Hours: Mon-Friday 3:00 pm-6:00 pm, flexible day options available

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

The Basilica School of Saint Mary seeks to fill Instructional Assistant Positions 

Position HR Classification: 10 month 
Supervisor and Direct Report:  Homeroom Teacher
Hours: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM during a regular school day

Overview of the Position: 

Title	Teaching Assistant
Department	Faculty
Reports to	Homeroom Teacher
Job Description	The Basilica School of Saint Mary, a Catholic Pre-K through eight Parish School in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking Teaching Assistants for primary and  elementary grades teachers for the 2023-2024 School year.  Teaching Assistants will work closely with their homeroom teacher, in a highly collaborative manner.  The Teaching Assistant will support the homeroom teacher and manage  a variety of learning activities.  The Teaching Assistant, along with the homeroom teacher, is  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 have a minimum of an associate's degree, an understanding of child development, and an interest in a teaching career.   The Basilica School is committed to providing our students and families excellence in Catholic education. We are in beautiful Old Town Alexandria, VA, Diocese of Arlington. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience.

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 gtouchet@smsva.org

Compensation: Competitive hourly salary commensurate with experience. 

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. Touchet at gtouchet@smsva.org.