What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies Teacher position at Bishop Ireton High School?
Bishop Ireton High School is seeking a full-time Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at our campus in Alexandria, Virginia. Candidates should be able to teach World History and U.S. History. Experience in Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment history or social science courses is a plus.
Candidates will:
- demonstrate professionalism in a collaborative environment.
- have strong communication skills.
- possess a bachelor's degree in History or related; master's degree preferred.
- possess or be willing to obtain a Virginia teaching license or VCEA license
- citizenship, residency or work visa required
- promote the Catholic mission of the school
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with contact information for three professional references, current resume, and written personal philosophy of education in a Catholic school environment to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org
Candidates must be willing to undergo a full background check and take required in-person Virtus training.
About Bishop Ireton
Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, 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 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 the most prestigious universities and service academies.
