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Episcopal offers the best of both professional and personal 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.
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As positions at Episcopal become available, they will be listed below. However, if you like what you see in Episcopal's mission to "prepare 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.
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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.
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At EHS, a 100% boarding school located just outside of Washington, D.C. in the bustling city of Alexandria, faculty members contribute not only to the academic program, but also to our athletics, extracurricular, and residential programs. We seek candidates who have not only a passion for teaching, but also excitement and joy for living with and teaching adolescents.
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Today at Episcopal
Can Poetry Cure All?
Inspired by the winter doldrums, students in Katrina Reed’s Advanced Poetry class created a Poetry Apothecary to cure the community of common ailments. Enthusiastic students diagnosed problems they believe plague the EHS community — ailments like imposter syndrome, senioritis, jealousy, and exhaustion.
Students Dive Into EHS History and Archives
Standing in front of their peers and teachers in Bryan Library, a room steeped in Episcopal history, social studies students in Mike Reynolds’ research seminar presented their final projects.
Latin 3 Honors Goes Back to the Byzantine Era
Students in Alec Robinson’s Latin 3 Honors class have been studying how Greco-Roman culture influenced and persisted in the Byzantine Empire that succeeded it. To deepen their understanding, students visited Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C., to explore the “Medallions: The Art of Politics and Generosity” exhibit.
Ninth Graders Master the Shakespearean Monologue
The freshman class gathered in Stewart Student Center last month for their annual Shakespearean Monologue competition, and (as always) it was a fiercely fought, fun evening.
Ten Years of the MLK Symposium
Thanks to Episcopal’s Office of Community and Equity (OCE), our community has enjoyed ten years of MLK Symposia, annual campus-wide initiatives designed to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his legacy and ideals. This year’s theme was “Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?,” taken from the titular — and timely — query of Dr. King’s final book.
Lantern Festival Brings Chinese Culture to Life
Students in Julie Wang’s Chinese classes recently visited the Winter Lantern Festival in Tysons Corner ahead of the Chinese New Year in February. The class walked through hundreds of handcrafted lanterns illuminated by LED lights and viewed the larger-than-life lanterns featuring Chinese cultural symbols that the students had been learning about.
When Butter Becomes Art: A Visit to the Renwick
Students in Liz Vorlicek's Advanced Ceramics and Advanced Painting classes visited the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery to experience the "State Fairs" exhibition, which celebrates art made from creative, unusual, and upcycled materials.
Preeminent Holocaust Scholar Visits with Theology Students
Dr. Victoria Barnett recently visited campus to discuss the work and legacy of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer with Dr. Mike Schmidt’s Narratives of the Holocaust class.
Students Witness History at the National Archives
Students in Captain Joe Eldred’s Advanced U.S. Government class used a flex block to visit the National Archives Rotunda in Washington, D.C., where they viewed the original Founding Documents and learned about their historical and artistic significance through firsthand, docent-led exploration.
The Importance of Honor
Before exam week began, Head of the Honor Committee Joe Lee ’26 addressed the student body on the importance of honor, especially during a stressful time when cheating might be tempting.
Students Debate Today’s Ethical Issues
Episcopal sent a student team from its Ethics Club to compete in the 12th Annual Virginia High School Ethics Bowl in Richmond, Va., where they tackled complex ethical case studies and earned a notable victory over the previous year’s champion
Lights, Camera, Hollywood!
The student body gathered for the beloved EHS Holiday Orchestra Concert before heading on their way rejoicing into Winter Break.
Fall Athletics Banquet Celebrates Achievement, Grit, and Community
Episcopal gathers for the Fall Athletics Banquet, recognizing dedication, growth, and the spirit that carried teams through the season.
Veterans Day Chapel Honors Service, Love, and Sacrifice
Rev. Jackie Pippin returns to Episcopal’s Veterans Day Chapel, reflecting on service, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love and community.
"The Tempest" Goes out of this World
EHS Theater brought William Shakespeare’s "The Tempest" to life this fall in the Breeden Black Box Theater, reimagining the classic tale in a bold outer-space setting. The cast and crew collaborated to create an inventive production that blended Shakespeare’s language with cosmic design and imaginative performances.
Back to Back to Back to Back!
Episcopal captured the 17th Annual Seminary Hill Cup, securing a 5–4 victory over St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes and marking the School’s fourth consecutive overall win. Standout performances across JV soccer, cross country, field hockey, and volleyball highlighted a weekend of fierce competition, teamwork, and school pride.
Inaugural "EHS Ninth Grade Civics Day" Introduces Students to Alexandria and D.C.
Ninth-grade class experienced their first-ever "Civics Day" on October 1, visiting both Alexandria City Hall and the U.S. Supreme Court to bring their civics coursework to life. Students met with Mayor Alyia Gaskins to learn about local government, then traveled to the Supreme Court for a private courtroom session and Q&A with an Associate Justice. The day provided students with a unique opportunity to witness federalism in action by experiencing both local and national government firsthand.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
The Power of Memorials
Students in Jessie George’s Advanced Research Seminar: World War & European Society class explored how societies remember and memorialize war. After studying World War I and the Paris Peace Conference, they visited several D.C. war memorials to analyze how history and emotion are conveyed through design. Students are now applying their insights by creating their own WWI memorial concepts for the National Mall.
The Impact of Street Art
Students in Molly Pugh’s Protest Literature class explored graffiti and street art as forms of protest, studying D.C. artists and debates about graffiti’s cultural value before taking a guided tour with Jason Bowers of DCMurals to see murals and graffiti along the Metropolitan Branch Trail and in NoMa.
The Origins of Spanish
Students in Samuel Slack’s Spanish Language Through Culture class visited the Molina Family Latino Gallery at the National Museum of American History to explore the origins and global reach of Spanish. The trip encouraged reflection on how Spanish-speaking cultures have shaped and enriched the American story.
Middle East Studies Explores the Islamic Center
Advanced Global Studies: Middle East students visited the Islamic Center of Northern Virginia to witness Friday prayer with nearly 150 worshippers and meet with public outreach coordinator Ismael Laher, who discussed the five pillars of Islam, core values, and common misconceptions, bringing their classroom study of the region's religions and cultures to life.
Commits to Ambitious Goals: A Visit from Tim Hightower ’04
NFL veteran and Washington Commanders Senior Director of Alumni Relations Tim Hightower '04 returned to campus for McCain-Ravenel Day, challenging students to "dream big; it's worth it." Hightower shared his journey through success, injury, and faith, while 17 other alumni led breakout sessions discussing ambitious goals and career paths with students.
Commemorating 9/11
The community gathered at sunrise September 11 to raise the Freedom Flag. The Hoxton House bell tolled four times throughout the morning in remembrance.
From Page to Courtroom: Exploring “Twelve Angry Men”
Genre Studies students explored the real-world justice system at Alexandria City Courthouse after reading "Twelve Angry Men," meeting with judges, observing a live sentencing, and touring jury rooms and holding cells to transform their literary understanding into firsthand courtroom experience.
Discovering D.C.’s First People: Students Bring Nacotchtank History to Life
Advanced American Studies students visited Roosevelt Island to experience the ancestral lands of the Nacotchtank Indians firsthand, connecting their classroom research and monument designs to the physical spaces once inhabited by the indigenous people of the D.C. area.
Celebrating the Spring Athletics Season
Capping off the season with spirit and reflection, the Spring Athletics Banquet celebrated not only the accomplishments of Episcopal’s athletes, but also the deep sense of camaraderie and connection that comes from training, competing, and living alongside teammates.
Courtney Lewis '10
Courtney Lewis ’10 is transforming the way communities connect through food, using her nonprofit Err’body Eats to fight food insecurity, empower youth, and nourish change from the ground up.
Students Don Diplomatic Roles at Model UN
At the annual AmeriMUNC conference at American University, 15 Episcopal students embraced the challenge of diplomacy—engaging in high-level debate, navigating complex global issues, and building confidence and collaboration as part of a dynamic, student-led Model UN experience.
French Exchange Students Arrive on Campus
As part of Episcopal’s longstanding exchange with Stanislas in Paris, 12 French students spent several weeks immersed in life on the Holy Hill—exploring Washington landmarks, sharing in campus traditions, and forging lasting cross-cultural friendships that continued this summer when EHS students traveled to Paris for the second leg of the exchange.
Announcing the 2025-26 Student Leaders
As the school year comes to a close, Episcopal proudly celebrates the election of its 2025–26 student leaders, with Callaway Chapel erupting in cheers as Charles Fischer ’26 was named Head Monitor, pledging to uphold and exceed the School’s core values through his leadership.
