The Basilica School of Saint Mary, a Catholic Pre-K through eight Parish School in Alexandria Virginia, seeks an art and music teacher for grades K-2 for the 2025-2026 school year.  The teacher will offer excellent instruction in elementary art and music skills, developing their artistic gifts and guiding them to a fuller appreciation of beauty.  The teacher will nurture the sanctity of our students, forming them intellectually, spiritually, and morally within the Catholic. The art and music teacher will work closely with grade-level teams and upper-level art and music teachers.  Qualified candidates will fully embrace the mission of our Catholic school, which recognizes the infinite value of each student, seeks to develop the gifts of all, and nurtures them to be saints, stewards, and scholars, always with an eye to their eternal destiny.  Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree, hold or be willing to work towards certification, and have strong elementary instructional experiences.  


The Basilica School is committed to providing our students and families with excellence in Catholic education.  We are in beautiful Old Town Alexandria, VA, Diocese of Arlington.  Salaries are highly competitive and commensurate with experience.


Applicants must submit a completed application to the Diocese of Arlington, and be certified or eligible for certification in Virginia. The Basilica School seeks candidates who fully embrace our Catholic mission to nurture saints, stewards, and scholars. Interested candidates should also submit a cover letter with professional references and a resume to Mrs. Gabrielle Touchet at gtouchet@smsva.org.