Upper School Chaplain & Religion Teacher (2026-2027)

St. Stephens and St. Agnes School seeks an Episcopal Chaplain & Religion Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Are you passionate about supporting and journeying with young people as they explore the deep questions of life Are you excited about the thought of engaging students in discussion and learning Would you like to be part of a supportive and amazing faculty in a joyful and welcoming environment If so please read on! Serving on a four-person chaplaincy team the broad responsibilities of the Upper School Chaplain & Religion Teacher position include:

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Teach three sections of Religion classes in the Upper School (likely a combination of Biblical Studies Ethics and World Religions)
• Collaborate with other Religion teachers to support and enhance the curricula for the Religion classes
• Participate in school-wide and departmental meetings professional development programs and other responsibilities associated with an Upper School Faculty role

Chaplain Responsibilities:

• Provide liturgical and pastoral support at the Upper School campus and to the Senior Chaplain
• Collaborate with the Chaplaincy team to offer opportunities for faith formation interfaith dialogue Bible study confirmation classes and other learning opportunities
• Partner with the Chaplaincy team to provide prayer and pastoral support at school events offering guidance in moments of both celebration and crisis
• Enthusiastically support the mission and Episcopal identity of SSSAS

Overview of St. Stephens & St. Agnes School

St. Stephens and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community. SSSAS is an age 3 to Grade 12 Episcopal day school located on three campuses six miles from Washington D.C. in beautiful Alexandria Va. We believe that educating the whole child by tending to their individual academic social/emotional cultural and physical needs prepares them to be knowledgeable kind and empathetic citizens in a complex world. Combining a rigorous academic program with outstanding opportunities in the arts athletics and service learning for our students SSSAS is a community that values diversity equity inclusion and belonging and we seek candidates who share these same values.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning and employees have a wealth of opportunities available to them to continue expanding their knowledge of both their disciplines and in their field of education. Cultural competency workshops for all faculty and staff support for graduate studies summer study grants and conferences are just a few of the ways in which we support and encourage our Saints faculty and staff to continue to develop and learn in their field and as part of our community.

Interested applicants should apply through the SSSAS website at more information about St. Stephens and St. Agnes School we invite you to visit our website at