Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Saint Bernadette Catholic School a parochial PreK - 8th grade school located in West Springfield VA is seeking afull-time Director of Curriculum and Instruction to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a 12-month position.

Duties include:

• use school-wide data to plan continuous improvement in curriculum instruction and co-curricular programs to promote academic excellence and growth;
• present instructional best practices to promote student growth (e.g. coaching workshops);
• create master schedule for students and teachers;
• obtain substitute teachers as needed;
• review weekly lesson plans to ensure alignment with diocesan curriculum guidelines;
• assist in providing strong leadership to promote a positive supportive Christ-centered learning enviornment;
• assist in the supervision of teachers and presentation of curriculum;
• assist administration in articulating and implementing the schools mission and vision;
• facilitate faculty professional learning communities to continuously improve curriculum and instruction promoting student growth;
• coordinate standardized testing;
• oversee teacher mentor program;
• coordinate opportunities for student faith formation and service;
• meet with parents to proactively resolve classroom issues;
• supervise students at arrival dismissal and lunch;
• assist with organizing co-curricular activities which support the whole child developing the childs God-given talents;
• perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• a deep devotion to the Catholic faith;
• minimum of 5 years experience K-12 classroom teaching;
• expertise in curriculum instruction program assessment and data analysis;
• leadership style that maintains high expectations fosters collaboration and focuses on student success;
• strong classroom management techniques;
• effective verbal and written communication skills;
• masters degree in education (preferred) or related field; and
• Virginia state licensure or the ability to obtain VCEA certificaton in administration and supervision.

Salary is competitive and based on experience.

Applicants should submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington Office of Catholic Schools. Please send resume to Dr. Kathleen Burgess principal at:

Required Experience:

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