Employment
Thank you for your interest in working at Georgetown Preparatory School.
Founded in 1789, Georgetown Preparatory School is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory day and boarding school for young men in grades 9-12. We are located on a beautiful 93-acre campus in North Bethesda, Maryland - just outside of Washington, D.C. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan for all full-time faculty and staff.
Prep’s commitment to the 450-year-old Ignatian paradigm of a rigorous liberal arts curriculum emphasizes reflection, discernment, scholarly and programmatic excellence, and personal responsibility. The curriculum exposes students to a breadth of knowledge and calls for critical evaluation and self-examination. Students are taught in small classes where they participate in active discussion with teachers and an atmosphere of genuine concern for the personal growth of the individual is fostered.
The mission statement of Georgetown Preparatory School is to form Men of Competence, Conscience, Courage, and Compassion, Men of Faith and Men for Others.
As an independent Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.
To apply for any of our open positions: Please begin the application process by clicking on this link.
Available Positions
- Manager of Alumni Engagement
- Alumni Service Corps
- Director of Student Health Center/School Nurse
- English Teacher
- Theology Teacher
- Director of Literacy Development
- Part-Time Lifeguard
Manager of Alumni Engagement
Title: Manager of Alumni Engagement
Department: Development and Alumni Relations
Reports to: Director of Alumni Engagement
Job location: Georgetown Prep/North Bethesda, MD
Summary of Position Purpose
Georgetown Preparatory School announces the position of Manager of Alumni Engagement to conceive, manage, and implement a comprehensive alumni relations program for the School. The manager will be responsible for assisting the Director of Alumni Engagement and the leadership of the Alumni Association with strategic vision and leadership for its alumni body of over 5,700 with a particular emphasis on identifying, engaging and cultivating alumni.
The manager will assist the Director in managing all functions of alumni relations, including working in partnership with the Alumni Association to craft and execute an Alumni Association annual plan; planning and running special events designed for alumni; and implementing services and activities that engage alumni and encourage participation in the life of the Georgetown Prep community.
The Manager is a member of the Development and Alumni Relations team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and promote alumni programs that support the Georgetown Prep's Strategic Plan as well as the goals of the Development and Alumni Relations office;
- Establish and build relationships with alumni, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as appropriate; maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, GP Connect, electronic newsletters, alumni web pages, and print publications;
- Oversee and grow Prep’s alumni platform, GP Connect, as the main source of information and engagement for alumni, as well as other social media platforms of the Alumni Relations office.
- Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records, capture contact, biographical and career information of alumni via surveys, projects (e.g. alumni directory), print and electronic correspondence, website, etc.;
- Serve as the on-campus point of contact for the Georgetown Prep Alumni Association (GPAA) and identify future volunteers for the committee;
- Assist the Director in managing the GP Business Network and Student Alumni Association;
- Partner with the Admissions Department to spearhead the introduction of alumni involvement in the admissions process as appropriate, specifically in regards to GP Connect;
- Recruit alumni volunteers and manage and direct programs in which they are involved;
- Serve as the on-campus contact person for alumni, parents, and others interested in information, services, and programs related to alumni;
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Alumni Engagement.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
- Preferably a minimum of 5 years of experience in alumni relations, development and/or a related field.
- The demonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities;
- Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment;
- High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information;
- Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines;
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience;
- Creativity in implementing new programs and ideas through various platforms to alumni, students, and/or parents;
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance; experience with Veracross a plus;
- Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages;
- Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as warranted;
- Familiarity with Catholic and Jesuit education is a plus.
To apply for any of our open positions, 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.
Alumni Service Corps
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.
Director of Student Health Center/School Nurse
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.
English Teacher
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:
- A letter of interest
- Resume
- 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.
Theology Teacher
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:
- A letter of interest
- Resume
- 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)
Director of Literacy Development
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
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.