About Us

Career Opportunities

GET TO KNOW US

Episcopal offers the best of both professional worlds, a tight-knit and inclusive community where over 90% of faculty and 100% of students live together 24/7 on campus, nestled in historic Alexandria, Virginia, and less than eight miles from the heart of the nation's capital of Washington, D.C. 

At Episcopal High School class sizes are small, typically 10 to 12 students, allowing teachers to actively involve students in discussions, draw out their thoughts, and focus on special areas of interest or need. EHS faculty members usually teach four sections, or a total of 40 to 50 students at any given time. They have time to get to know each student's special gifts and needs and provide extra support or opportunities as warranted. Faculty members interact with students in a number of different roles. They are not only teachers, but are also coaches, advisors, and members of a dorm team. All provide mentoring relationships and support for students.

OUR COMMITMENT

Episcopal's dedication to valuing different perspectives and backgrounds is central to its mission to foster moral and intellectual courage. As such, the school actively seeks candidates who can bring unique perspectives that support this mission.

Episcopal High School is committed to providing a highly-competitive employee benefits package for faculty and staff. In addition to excellent salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities, EHS offers a number of programs, amenities, and conveniences for employees, including a comprehensive health and wellness program.

JOIN OUR TEAM

As positions at Episcopal become available, they will be listed below. However, if you like what you see in Episcopal's mission to "prepares young people with the intellectual and moral courage to pursue lives of ethical leadership and service as citizens of an increasingly connected world," then send us your resume regardless of whether there is an opening that matches your background and expertise. 

For faculty employment inquiries, contact Assistant to the Head of School Sarah Lang.
For staff employment inquiries, contact Director of Human Resources Jordan Christensen.

Faculty Opportunities

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  • EHS Physics/Chemistry Teacher (SY 2023-24)

    Job Summary: Episcopal High School is looking for a full-time physics/chemistry teacher beginning in the fall of 2023. Specific assignment will comprise four sections of physics from conceptual to intermediate, plus one section of chemistry. Position may include residential life duties and afternoon options duties, if candidate so desires.  References should speak to the candidate’s capacity and willingness to work creatively and effectively in a boarding school environment. The salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience, and housing will be included. Please visit the EHS website to learn more about the School.

    Required:                            

        •    Bachelor’s degree (higher degree preferred)                    
        •    At least 1-3 years of experience teaching 
        •    Cultural competencies: understanding the nuances of working in a diverse school community 
        •    Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
        •    Understanding of and desire to commit to the sometimes unpredictable, but always exciting, nature of boarding school 
     
    A cover letter, résumé, and list of reference contacts should be emailed to:
    Ms. Sarah Lang
    Administrative Assistant 
    Episcopal High School
    sjl@episcopalhighschool.org
  • Part-Time French Teacher (SY 2023-24)

    Job Summary: Episcopal High School is looking for a part time French teacher beginning in the fall of 2023.  Specific assignment will comprise two sections of French - levels to be determined based on needs of the school. We seek dynamic candidates who will participate eagerly in the broad life of the School, and those who will actively advance the School's mission, including its diversity, equity, and inclusion plan.  References should speak to the candidate’s capacity and willingness to work creatively and effectively in a boarding school environment. The salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Please visit the EHS website to learn more about the School.

    A cover letter, résumé, and list of reference contacts should be emailed to:
    Ms. Sarah Lang
    Administrative Assistant 
    Episcopal High School
    sjl@episcopalhighschool.org

Staff Opportunities

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  • Administrative Assistant to Advancement

    The Administrative Assistant to Advancement provides support for the Advancement Office, working directly in support of the Assistant Head for Advancement and with the Stewardship and Advancement Services team. The Administrative Assistant manages the Assistant Head for Advancement’s calendar; coordinates, tracks, and manages key projects that involve the Assistant Head for Advancement; generates gift acknowledgements and correspondence for key donors; conducts several functions within the advancement database; provides general office support; and handles special projects as needed. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Preparing acknowledgment letters for gifts of $1,000 and higher gifts, gifts to special funds, and Honor/Memorial correspondence;
    • Maintaining donor letter filing system;
    • Drafting stewardship correspondence to scholarship and other endowed fund donors;
    • Maintaining advancement office calendar, coordinating events between communications and development;
    • Managing record updates and status changes, new records management, changeover of constituency codes, and entry of admissions decisions in legacy records in School’s Blackbaud
    Raisers Edge database;
    • Conducting day-to-day office functions, including oversight of office conference room, kitchen, and storage rooms, and management of purchase requisitions for the department;
    • Serve as the office liaison to the technology department for office equipment and assist in running the technical aspects of virtual meetings;
    • Coordinating and managing mailings and maintaining all postal accounts;
    • Support the Gift Officers by helping to produce campaign materials for their visits; and
    • Staffing key events such as Reunion Weekend, Spirit Weekend, Family Weekends, and other advancement events throughout the year.

    Summary of Qualifications
    • A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of related experience
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and in Google Suite productivity tools;
    • Proficiency using databases with experience in Blackbaud Raisers Edge a plus;
    • Strong written, verbal, and listening skills;
    • Attention to detail and organizational skills;
    • Knowledge of secretarial and office administrative procedures and the ability to operate standard office equipment;
    • Personal belief in the mission of independent boarding schools; and desire to join a high-functioning and collegial team.

    COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Statement: The School believes that adolescents benefit most from in-person classes and activities as well as from relationships with faculty and staff who engage with them in all areas of boarding school life. The School encourages its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and reserves the right to require its employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series and booster vaccinations, subject to the limitations of federal and state law, employee eligibility, and the availability of the vaccine.

    Interested individuals who meet the requirements above may submit a resume and cover letter via email to:
    Jordan Christensen
    Director of Human Resources
    jcc@episcopalhighschool.org
  • Part-time Counselor

    Episcopal High School is seeking a part-time School Counselor for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year.  The Counselor will work collaboratively as part of the counseling team to support the social, emotional, and psychological needs of 9th-12th graders living in a boarding school setting.  They will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans and provide short-term psychotherapy.  The Counselor will also provide crisis intervention, act as case manager for students working with outside mental health providers, and collaborate with families and colleagues on behalf of students.  This role could also include facilitating psychoeducation groups and conducting prevention programming.

    The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree or higher in a counseling or related field and will have strong clinical skills with adolescents. Experience working in education or with school-based populations is preferred but not required.  This position requires someone with energy and a sense of humor, clear and effective communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
    The part-time staff member will report to the Director of Counseling and will work 25 hours per week between the hours of 2 pm - 7 pm.  This is a 10-month position beginning in August 2023.

    COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Statement:  The School believes that adolescents benefit most from in-person classes and activities as well as from relationships with faculty and staff who engage with them in all areas of boarding school life.  The School encourages its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and reserves the right to require its employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series and booster vaccinations, subject to the limitations of federal and state law, employee eligibility, and the availability of the vaccine. 


    A cover letter, résumé, and contact information for references should be sent via email to:
 
    Mr. Jordan Christensen
    Director of Human Resources
    JCC@episcopalhighschool.org
  • Payroll & Benefits Specialist

    The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is part of the Business Office team and plays an integral role in the Human Resources function. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist works closely with the Director of Human Resources on payroll processing, benefits administration, and other HR duties and projects.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Processes payroll for hourly, salaried, and temporary employees; including reviewing and importing hours from time and attendance system, entering tax and direct deposit information, administering regulatory requirements, e.g., garnishments, tax levies, and support orders, and other adjustments to pay as necessary.
    • Implements and maintains payroll best practices to improve efficiency and consults with the Business Office team to improve payroll and HRIS processes.
    • Researches and resolves questions from employees as they relate to the processing of payroll, benefits and employment information.
    • Maintains complete electronic employee personnel files, records and other documentation for employees, including processing new employees, forms for employment status changes and maintaining timely and accurate files. Coordinates pre-employment paperwork and processes.
    • Assists with the annual open enrollment process
    • Plans, conducts and reports results of audits to ensure all enrollments are accurate and that dependent information is correct for each employee and works closely with others in the Business Office for quarterly and year end audits (payroll, Workers Comp, 401k, etc.).
    • Addresses benefit inquiries to ensure timely and accurate resolutions. Maintains contact with employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.
    • Processes monthly billings from providers. Reviews billings for accuracy and approves for payment in a timely manner. Resolves discrepancies with carriers and payroll.
    • Coordinates with third party administrator to manage disability claims according to the plan.
    • Administers online COBRA enrollments/changes and responds to and manages unemployment claims and workers compensation cases.
    • Assists with the administration of all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork including, but not limited to, medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
    • Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
    • Assists in the review and issuing of annual W-2 and 1095-C forms to employees
    • Generates files/reports such as the EEO1, annual non-discrimination testing for benefits plans, annual reports, as well as other special and ad hoc reports as requested.
    • Assists with special projects as assigned by the Director of Human Resources, the Controller, or the CFO
    • Performs any other duties as assigned the Director of Human Resources.
    Experience, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements
    • Bachelor’s degree or relevant years of experience; PHR/SHRM-CP and/or CPP certification preferred.
    • At least three (3) years of experience administering payroll, HRIS and benefits processes required. Work experience should include knowledge of basic human resources, payroll practices, benefits administration, and compliance or other related experience.
    • Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including payroll, benefits, time & attendance and HRIS and self-service systems. Experience with Paycom a plus.
    • Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
    • Strong understanding of Human Resources processes and terminology, payroll and benefit processes and procedures, including eligibility and enrollment rules and benefit procedures.
    • Exceptional analytical skills and ability to create useful and actionable reports from data.
    • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
    • Strong organization skills and ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline.
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to edit and proofread.
    • A creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude.
    • Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
    • Ability to respond quickly and accurately to requests for data
    • Ability to provide excellent customer service a must.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Applications.
     
    Other Skills, Duties, and Responsibilities

    • This position performs other assignments and performs other duties as deemed necessary by Episcopal High School
    COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Statement:  The School believes that adolescents benefit most from in-person classes and activities as well as from relationships with faculty and staff who engage with them in all areas of boarding school life.  The School encourages its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and reserves the right to require its employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series and booster vaccinations, subject to the limitations of federal and state law, employee eligibility, and the availability of the vaccine. 

    Interested individuals who meet the requirements above may submit a resume and cover letter via email to:
    Jordan Christensen
    Director of Human Resources
    jcc@episcopalhighschool.org
  • Technology Support Specialist

    The Technology Support Specialist position is responsible for providing technical assistance to the Episcopal High School community. This position troubleshoots computer hardware, software, and tablet devices. They will manage and track support tickets and oversee the LATER Office help desk which opens at 7:45am. Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends as needed.  This position will report to the Chief Technology Officer.
     
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Provides consistent, user-friendly support and assistance in addressing technical issues.
    • Assists in the maintenance of the school's voice and data network infrastructure that includes Macintosh and Windows client devices, file servers, networks, fiber optics equipment, etc.; repairs computer hardware and LAN/WAN infrastructures or arranges repair through outside sources.
    • Recommends the purchase of computer hardware and software for the implementation and improvement of computer and technology instruction and management in the school.
    • Assists in the preparation of annual budget requests for technological hardware and software after consultation with the school's instructional leaders; oversees/monitors the budget; and coordinates technology purchases.
    • Assists with maintenance of a support tracking and inventory database of technical hardware and software in the school; coordinates an annual software audit on all school computers to ensure license compliance.
    • Supports all faculty, administration, student and parent uses of the school intranet for teaching and learning purposes as well as academic records management uses.
    • Represents the school's technology related programs with computer workshops and technology presentations to students, staff members, parents, and community members as needed.
    • Attends technology conferences, seminars and workshops approved in advance by the Chief Technology Officer.
    • Provides information and assistance to faculty as they develop, implement, and update technology curriculum integration plans. Supports efforts to evaluate the use of technology in the school.
    • Participates in quarterly planning meetings with the technology personnel of the school. Assists with and contributes information for information technology reports for the Board upon request.
    • Helps instill in the community the belief in and practice of ethical principles of technology use.
    The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
    • A bachelor's degree required.
    • Two (2) or more years of experience with Macintosh and Windows operating systems.
    • 1-3 years of relevant experience in a customer focused position involving technical knowledge products and services.
    • Act as a role model while engaging with a diverse student body and creating an inclusive environment.
    • Professional written and interpersonal skills are essential when communicating with all constituents. 
    • Ability to prioritize and manage several milestones and projects efficiently.
    • Time-management skills and the ability to establish reasonable and attainable deadlines for resolution.
    • Must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
    COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Statement:  The School believes that adolescents benefit most from in-person classes and activities as well as from relationships with faculty and staff who engage with them in all areas of boarding school life.  The School encourages its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and reserves the right to require its employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series and booster vaccinations, subject to the limitations of federal and state law, employee eligibility, and the availability of the vaccine. 

    Interested individuals who meet the requirements above may submit a resume and cover letter via email to:
     
    Jordan Christensen
    Director of Human Resources
    jcc@episcopalhighschool.org

Coaching Opportunities

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Episcopal High School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, disability or any other protected category in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws.