Applying to teach in one of the more than 100 elementary or high schools in the Archdiocese of Washington (District of Columbia, and Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s Counties) is easy. Simply complete the information below. To apply for a position as an administrator, please contact Ms. Dorothy Thayer at thayerd@adw.org or 301-853-4549. To apply for a position in the Diocese of Arlington, email t.mcniff@arlingtondiocese.org or call 703-841-2519.

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Step 1: Teacher Application Form

Step 2: Three Professional References
Each person listed in your application as a professional reference should send the completed form directly to the Catholic Schools Office.

Step 3: Three Personal/Character References
Each person you list in your application as a personal reference should send a letter directly to the Catholic Schools Office.

Step 4: Authorization Form
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Step 5: Official Transcripts
Your college/university should send your transcripts directly to the Catholic Schools Office.

Step 6: Certifications/Credentials
Include copies of any certifications/credentials you have. If they are on file with a placement office, have them forwarded to the Catholic Schools Office.

Step 7: Criminal Background Check
A criminal background investigation must be completed for each applicant before hiring.

All completed applications and other materials should be sent to: Catholic Schools Office, Director of School Personnel, Archdiocese of Washington, P.O. Box 29260, Washington, DC 20017-0260.

If you have questions about teaching in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Washington, please call 301-853-4549.

For more information, e-mail thayerd@adw.org.