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 Assistant Head for Academics Jeannie White.
For staff employment inquiries, contact Human Resources Administrator Jordan Christensen.

Faculty Opportunities

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  • Science Teacher - Physics and Engineering

    EHS is seeking a full-time science teacher whose focus will be engineering and physics to begin in August 2020. Three or more years of teaching experience and master’s degree preferred. Coaching, afternoon activity, dorm duty, and/or other attendant responsibilities of full-time faculty in a boarding school environment apply.

    References should speak to the candidate’s capacity and eagerness to work creatively and effectively. The salary offered will include a full benefits package and will be competitive and commensurate with experience. 

    A cover letter, résumé, and list of references should be emailed to: 

    Ms. Jeannie White
    Assistant to the Assistant Head for Academics
    Episcopal High School
    1200 North Quaker Lane
    Alexandria, VA  22302
    jbw@episcopalhighschool.org

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

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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:

    • 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 the School’s Blackbaud Raisers Edge database;
    • Supporting Advancement’s role in management of the Crosland Alumni Cottage;
    • Conducting day-to-day office functions, including oversight of office conference room, kitchen, and storage rooms, and management of purchase requisitions for department;
    • Coordinating and managing mailings; 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.
    Interested individuals who meet the requirements above should send a cover letter, resume, and references via email to Human Resources Administrator Jordan Christensen at jcc@episcopalhighschool.org.

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

    Operating as a member of the Campaign and Leadership Giving Team and collaborating with members of the Annual Giving and Special Programs team, the Advancement Officer (AO) engages with and solicits key prospects as assigned with emphasis on campaign giving and high end annual fund giving. Key areas of responsibility include:

    • Manages a portfolio of 100+ prospects at each stage of the pipeline; 
    • Cultivates prospects and stewards donors through regular communications, including in-person meetings;
    • Solicits prospects for leadership level annual fund and capital campaign gifts;
    • Partners with other advancement officers on communications to and meetings with prospects in other portfolios when appropriate; 
    • Creates strategy to upgrade donors to and within leadership giving levels;
    • Staffs key advancement events such as regional receptions, Spirit Weekend, Reunion Weekend.

    Summary of Qualifications:
    • A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of professional experience, preferably in non-profit/educational fundraising;
    • Experience directly soliciting high end annual fund gifts or major campaign commitments;
    • Exceptional interpersonal/relationship building skills;
    • Strong written, verbal, and listening skills;
    • Attention to detail and organizational skills;
    • Personal belief in the mission of independent boarding schools;
    • Desire to join a high-functioning and collegial team; and
    • Willingness to travel an average of 3-4 times per month.
     
    Interested individuals who meet the requirements above should send a cover letter, resume, and references via email to:

    Jordan Christensen
    Human Resources Administrator
    jcc@episcopalhighschool.org

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

    Episcopal High School is currently accepting applications for the role of Security Officer. The successful candidate will provide support to the instructional process as well as to the students, faculty and families that live on campus with specific responsibilities for the security, safety and welfare of our students, faculty/staff, families and visitors while on campus grounds; monitor students, faculty/staff and visitors; communicate information in response to inquiries; patrol the campus to identify any safety or security issues (such as broken lights or trip/fall hazards, illegal entry, theft, fire or vandalism); enforce campus rules and regulations set forth by the Head of School and the administration. 

    The EHS Security Department is a 3-shift, 24/7/365 operation. Mandatory overtime on different shifts may be required throughout the year.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Proactively works with Directors, Administration, faculty and staff to continue to prioritize an understanding of safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to maintain a safe learning and living environment and the potential consequences of violation.
    • In partnership with campus administration, serves as the initial first responder and campus security coordinator to provide necessary assistance during campus emergencies.
    • Establishes a professional, courteous, friendly and positive relationship with students, faculty/staff and families.
    • Needs to have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively direct people in the event of an emergency; in addition to preparing Daily Activity Reports (DARs), Incident Reports and work related emails.
    • Monitors and participates in emergency procedure drills for the purpose complying with the Commonwealth of Virginia /Department of Education (DOE) guidelines.
    • Staffs the Guardhouse with the purpose of assisting visitors and deliveries with directions as well as logging in after hour vehicles, provides a highly visible presence by greeting and interacting with all vehicles on campus, also monitors close circuit television (CCTV) equipment when necessary.
    • Conducts routine patrols of the campus to include buildings, parking lots, homes for the purpose of providing visibility, physically checks and secure doors, rooms, windows and gates to ensure they are properly secured, and identify any potential safety hazards, operate equipment to include alarms and emergency alert systems.
    • Provides traffic and parking control during school activities such as, sporting contests, cultural and special events. This may include erecting barricades and setting traffic cones.
    • Ensures all contractors have signed in at the Facilities’ Office and are wearing their Visitor badges.
    • Coordinates with law enforcement agencies regarding incidents involving local criminal activity that may impact the safety and well-being of our students, faculty/staff, families and visitors.
    • Reports issues of potential safety concerns (emergency lighting that needs fixing, broken door hardware, inoperable cameras, fire hazards, leaking water pipes, malfunctioning machinery and equipment) for the purpose of being entered in to SchoolDude for repair.
    • Performs other related duties and assignments as required by campus designated officials.

    REQUIRED MININUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Must be at least 21 of age
    • Must have a High School diploma or GED
    • Legally able to work in USA
    • Perform essential job duties as listed below (KSAs)
    • Able to pass background and medical screening
    • Must have a valid driver’s license
    • Must be able to obtain DCJS Security Officer Certification (SSO) within 60 days of hire 
    • One year experience working and interacting with the public

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Possession of DCJS SSO Certification 
    • Previous School Security or Law Enforcement experience 
    • Active Shooter Training, CPR/AED certification
    • Bilingual skills
    • Proficiency in technology including word processing, emails and other office equipment (fax, copier, scanners); experience in CCTV and door locking software.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
    • Must be able to work flexible hours (evenings and/or midnights) and/or staggered shifts, as well as holidays and weekends.
    • Ability to work overtime including evenings, weekends and special events to provide maximum security coverage; must be able to work in inclement weather and able to walk, run, climb or sit for extended periods of time; needs to be physically fit to be able to handle critical situations. An example of minimal officer’s fitness level would be: the ability to complete a mile within 13 minutes, dragging 50 lbs. for 100 feet and able to walk up and down three flights of stairs and still be able to deploy the emergency alert system.
    • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking skills; must be able to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with students, faculty/staff and internal/external stakeholders; will be responsible for managing behavior of victims, witnesses and others when handling or responding to incidents; requires use of sound judgment; ability to work with students and adults.
    • Must be able to work with minimal or no supervision maintaining the trust of the EHS community. 
    • The ability to maintain confidentiality of any information learned by means of being an EHS Security Officer; and maintain as required by law or EHS’s policy, internal guidelines or by direction of higher authority.
    • Keep current all required training and certifications as required by EHS security.

    Interested individuals who meet the requirements above should send a cover letter, resume and references via email to:

    Jordan Christensen
    HR Administrator

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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

The Advantages of Northern Virginia

1200 North Quaker Lane
Alexandria, Virginia 22302
703-933-3000