Employment

The Alumni Service Corps is a ten-month program (August to June) for young Georgetown Prep graduates who are dedicated to service and community life. Participants work on campus and live in the residential dorms. In addition to housing, Georgetown Prep provides meals, medical insurance, and a modest salary.

ASC members work in a variety of roles at Prep, in the classroom, in Campus Ministry, in Residential life, in athletics, in extracurriculars, etc. Work assignment depends on an individual’s degree work and experience and Prep’s needs. Their work is complemented by a community and spiritual life program called Magis.

Bear Altemus '13 recently wrote about his experience as an Alumni Service Corps member. Read his reflection.

 

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Georgetown Prep is currently seeking a full-time Director of Student Health Center/School Nurse. This position reports directly to the Headmaster. The Nurse is responsible for the management and implementation of the school health program, which is consistent with the State of Maryland regulations governing school health and nursing practice.

The Nurse hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., year around (with flexibility in summer) to care for the health needs of the students, and others while at the school. The Nurse will oversee the daily clinical operations and provision of care required for the Health Center to serve as an ambulatory care clinic, medication dispensary, and infirmary. The position requires record keeping and review.

This is a supervisory position, overseeing a part-time nurse/assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide assessment and nursing care for students and staff as needed.
• Collect, maintain, evaluate, and update health data for all students; communicate with advisors, dorm parents, and student’s parents throughout the year regarding changes in health status.
• Communicate any special requirements or precautions to faculty/staff/dorm parents on a need-to-know basis; provide adults with the training necessary for the health and safety of all students.
• Oversee prescription and non-prescription medications in accordance with state regulations, including storage and handling and documentation. 
• Use electronic health records (currently Magnus Health) to document all student visits.
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases through immunization screenings, influenza vaccine administration, and the early detection, surveillance, and reporting of contagious diseases.
• Collaborate with the school physician and other healthcare professionals to assure that appropriate diagnoses and treatments are provided for students as needed, either on or off-campus. This includes making appointments for boarding students, arranging transportation, and accompanying students to outside medical appointments. 
• Collaborate with Athletic Trainers.
• Collaborate with Dean of Students Office to share information about health-related absences.
• Dispense and distribute weekend medications for boarding students to dorm parents.
• Maintain EpiPens and first aid kits. Maintain accurate documentation of all medications. Maintain and control Health Office  supply inventory.
• Manage infirmary with students needing isolation/special care.
• Serve as a member of the Student Assist Committee. 
• Other Health Office duties as needed.

Qualifications: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Registered Nurse (RN) license BLS/CPR certification.
• A minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Knowledge of school policies and health and safety protocols.
• Knowledge of state health regulations.
• Technical experience with record keeping and Microsoft Office (MAGNUS experience preferable).
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; and comfortable with organizing health-oriented presentations as needed.
• Ability to communicate and work well with students, as well as volunteers of all ages.
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly.
• Highly organized.

The ideal applicant also has experience with and/or appreciation for the Jesuit model of education, and the desire to train and care for the whole student in accordance with the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis. Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as the willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program.
 
Successful candidates may also be eligible to apply for a role working with the boarding community in the dormitories. Faculty and staff who also work as dorm parents are provided with housing accommodations and additional benefits. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including health, disability, Sick and Vacation leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee valued benefits). 
 
How to apply: All interested candidates should submit their application through our website Employment section. 

Georgetown Preparatory School seeks an English teacher for the 2022-23 academic year.

Georgetown Preparatory School, the nation's oldest Jesuit high school, is currently seeking a full–time English teacher for the 2022-23 academic year. A Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate teaching area is required, with a Master’s Degree preferred OR a combination of an unrelated Bachelor's Degree and appropriate professional experience. Applicants must be enthusiastic, energetic, and willing to teach as a member of a team, in conjunction with the other department members. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching English at the high school level, and will also have experience with and appreciation for the Jesuit model of education, and desire to train and care for the whole student in accordance with the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis. Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as the willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program.

Georgetown Preparatory School, located outside Washington, DC and founded in 1789, is an independent, Jesuit, college preparatory, residential and day school for young men in grades 9-12. Enrollment is 496. Average class size is 16.  

 

How to apply: All interested candidates should submit their application through our website Employment section. Candidates should include the following:   

1. A letter of interest 
2. Resume
3. A response to the following: Describe your philosophy of education and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Georgetown Prep faculty. (Maximum Response: 1000 words)

 

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Successful candidates may also be eligible to apply for a role working with the boarding community in the dormitories. Faculty who also work as dorm parents are provided with housing accommodations and additional benefits. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including health, disability, Sick and Vacation leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee valued benefits).

 

To apply, please begin the application process by clicking on this link:
https://forms.veracross.com/Forms/gprep/ApplicationforEmployment/StartNew.aspx

 

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws. 

Georgetown Preparatory School, the nation's oldest Jesuit high school, is currently seeking a full-time Theology teacher for the 2022-23 academic year. All applicants should be practicing Roman Catholics and have a degree in Theology. Applicants must be enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and willing to teach as a member of a team, in conjunction with the other Theology department members. The ideal applicant will also have experience with and appreciation for the Jesuit model of education, and the desire to train and care for the whole student in accordance with the Jesuit philosophy of cura personalis.

Successful candidates may also be eligible to apply for a role working with the boarding community in the dormitories. Faculty who also work as dorm parents are provided with housing accommodations and additional benefits.

Georgetown Preparatory School, located outside Washington, D.C. and founded in 1789, is an independent, Jesuit, college preparatory, residential and day school for young men in grades 9-12. Enrollment is 490. Average class size is 16. 

Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as the willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program.

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with experience.

All interested candidates should submit the following:

1. A letter of interest 
2. Resume
3. A response to the following: Describe your philosophy of education and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Georgetown Prep faculty. (Maximum Response: 1000 words)

Position Summary:

Georgetown Prep is currently seeking a full-time Director of Literacy Development.  This is a full-time position and reports into the Headmaster’s Office. This position will serve as a resource and liaison for campus-wide literacy development efforts, and as such will have excellent communication skills, a collaborative work style and build good rapport with faculty and students.   

Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as the willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and serve as a resource for campus-wide literacy development efforts.
  • Work closely with department chairs to increase systematic approach to literacy development across grade levels and departments within our curriculum.
• Serve as a resource to faculty:
  • Provide internal and external professional development opportunities to build faculty literacy development skills.
  • Build capacity for teaching research skills across the curriculum.
• Serve as a resource to students:
  • Develop a system to diagnosis literacy challenges among students.
  • Prescribe and implement programs to build skills for students who come into Prep with weak literacy skills.
• Culture building – build positive culture and buy-in for our collective work of developing college level reading, writing, and verbal communication skills across the School.
• Oversee print and electronic resources of the Saul Library. 
• Collaborate with the English department and the students of the National Honors Society to oversee the Writing Center.
• Other job-related duties as required. 

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or earned Doctorate in Literacy Education or a related field. 
• Experience with students of diverse learning backgrounds and learning challenges.
  • Must include teaching experience in the high school classroom.
• Experience working with faculty to build and support literacy skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills

All interested candidates should submit the following:

• A letter of interest
• Resume 
• In 1000 words or less describe your vision for this role as Georgetown Prep's first Director of Literacy Development

To apply for this position, please begin the application process by clicking on this link:
https://forms.veracross.com/Forms/gprep/ApplicationforEmployment/StartNew.aspx

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Successful candidates may also be eligible to apply for a role working with the boarding community in the dormitories. Faculty and Staff who also work as dorm parents are provided with housing accommodations and additional benefits. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including health, disability, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee valued benefits).

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws. 

Part-Time Lifeguard

Georgetown Preparatory School has immediate openings for year-around lifeguards. 

The pool, located in the Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence, opened in 2006, offers premier, collegiate-level facilities that are used year-round for athletic competitions, sports practices, and recreational activities. It includes a basketball arena, four full-size practice courts, a 200-meter indoor track, a double-ring wrestling room, a fitness center, and a state-of-the-art pool with a diving well.

This position reports to the School’s Aquatic Director and Hanley Center for Athletics Excellence General Manager, and performs lifeguarding duties as required.

 

Examples of Duties

• Prevents injuries by minimizing and eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors in and around the swimming pools.
• Remains alert and provides constant and thorough surveillance of area of responsibility.
• Recognizes and responds to all emergencies.
• Administers first aid and CPR when needed.
• Provides emergency care.
• Enforces and abides by all facility and pool rules and regulations.
• Provides excellent customer service by directing swimmers, instructors, coaches, and GP faculty and students to proper lanes, locker rooms, etc., provides answers to questions, and maintains a safe, clean, and friendly environment.  
• Keeps all CPR, Lifeguarding Training, and First Aid certifications up-to-date and current at all times.
• Assists in maintaining the general appearance of the aquatic area including pool, surrounding deck, pump room, and equipment room
• Supports the Aquatic Director and Hanley Center staff and performs related duties as required or assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Lifeguards must possess a current, up-to-date certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Community First Aid or equivalent. 

Lifeguards are responsible for keeping all required certifications up-to-date and current.  Lifeguards must possess the physical ability to perform all required lifeguard duties and pass in-service training drills.
 

Education and Experience

Must be 18 years or older; no previous experience necessary.

 

Desirable Qualifications

Previous lifeguarding experience and customer service experience.  Possession of current, Montgomery County Pool Operator’s license or equivalent.
 

Special Requirements

Lifeguards may be required to work for special events, weekends, and holidays. 

 

To apply for a lifeguard position, please send your resume to:  dconners@gprep.org
 

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.