We are seeking joyful Catholic teachers and staff who feel called by God and are qualified to serve in the following roles for the 2025-2026 school year :
Assistant Principal
Applicants must be practicing Catholics in good standing with the church, committed to the development of the faith life of teachers and students, and dedicated to the ministry of Catholic education. In addition, a qualified applicant must have: (1) a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic school; (2) a Master’s Degree in School Administration or in another academic area with the ability to complete required courses within 3 years of hire; (3) hold Administration and Supervision certification/endorsement or be able to obtain this certification within 3 years of hire; and (4) hold Basic Diocesan Religion Certification or be eligible to obtain this certification within 3 years of hire.
Resource Teacher
Applicants should have structured classroom procedures, creative and hands-on lessons, and the skill to keep students engaged and challenged according to their unique gifts and needs. Duties include: (1) Create Student Assistance Plans, (2) Work with teachers to ensure that student accommodations are met, (3) Provide small group and individualized instruction for students with an educational diagnosis, (4) Provide support for students with a medical diagnosis that impacts academics performance, (5) Participate in eligibility meetings and IEP/ISP meetings, (6) Use research-based intervention practices, (7) Assist in screening new students applying for enrollment, (8) Help classroom teachers through observations and assessments of students recommended for referral, (9) Provide recommendations to teachers for classroom strategies, accommodations to address students’ needs, (10) Standardized testing assistance, and (11) Facilitate meetings with teachers and parents.
Ideal candidates have: (1) Virginia state licensure or the ability to obtain VCEA certification; (2) Experience in special education; and (3) Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Applicants should have a contagious love for learning and for the Lord, along with structured classroom procedures, creative and hands-on lessons, and the skill to keep students engaged and challenged according to their unique gifts and needs. Candidates should be skilled in evangelization, differentiation, and inspiring students to reach high-expectations. Applicants must hold a VA or VCEA teaching license or be working towards licensure.
Kindergarten Teacher
Applicants should have a contagious love for learning and for the Lord, along with structured classroom procedures, expertise teaching with clarity and creativity through hands-on lessons, and the skill to keep students engaged and challenged according to their unique gifts and needs. Candidates should be skilled in evangelization, differentiation, and inspiring students to reach high-expectations. Applicants must hold a VA or VCEA teaching license or be working toward licensure.
Substitute Teachers
Candidates should be organized, flexible, and engaging. Some college credit required, undergraduate degree preferred. All employees must be cleared by diocesan background check and attend a Virtus training session for the protection of children.
Substitute Nurse
We are seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a substitute for our full-time school nurse. Candidates could include nurses, EMTs, or other medical professionals as well as lay persons with the following training: CPR, MAT, AED, First Aid, Diabetic Management, etc.
Instructional Assistants
Candidates should be joyful Catholics who feel called by God to lead students closer to Him by assisting with student, teacher, and classroom needs. Instructional Assistants support the teacher in the classroom by preparing classroom materials, maintaining displays and bulletin boards in the classroom, supervising the class, assisting with small group learning, and performing other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or administration. Instructional Assistants are also required to perform other supervision duties (dismissal, lunch, recess, etc.). Applicants with fluency in speaking both English and Spanish are preferred.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Janelle Ferguson at jferguson@aquinastars.org.
Extended Day Staff
Candidates should be organized and responsible, with a skill for coordinating large groups of children. Lead Staff should be at least 18 years of age and Aides at least 16 years of age. All employees must be cleared by background check and attend Virtus training for the protection of children. Applicants who are not school parents preferred: the Extended Day program is limited and does not have space for additional students of staff to attend the program.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mrs. Julie McNulty at jmcnulty@aquinastars.org.
