Employment Opportunities

DeMatha Catholic High School, a Trinitarian Catholic college preparatory school for young men in Hyattsville, Maryland, seeks a dynamic and strategic thinker for Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the school’s integrated marketing, branding, and communications efforts.

This person will report to the President but will also work closely with the Principal, Director of Advancement and Advancement Team, the Director of Admissions and the Admissions Team, the Athletic Department and Music Department. The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies that advance the mission, visibility, and enrollment goals of DeMatha Catholic High School.

The Director will lead the school’s efforts to tell the DeMatha story, highlighting the achievements of its students, faculty, alumni, and community, through compelling storytelling, strategic media outreach, digital platforms, and creative marketing initiatives. The Director will ensure consistency of the DeMatha brand across all communications while promoting the school’s Catholic identity, academic excellence, championship athletics, fine arts, and leadership development.

This position requires excellent collaborative skills and touches every constituency including: school leadership, faculty and staff, parents, alumni, donors, and the Board of Directors. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual and long-range marketing and communications strategy aligned with the mission, values, and strategic priorities of DeMatha Catholic High School.
• Partner closely with the Admissions Office to support enrollment initiatives and attract talented young men to DeMatha.
• Support the Advancement Office in promoting philanthropy, alumni engagement, and major school initiatives.
• Ensure consistent and compelling messaging that reflects the school’s Catholic, Trinitarian identity and educational mission.

Branding and Communications

• Serve as steward of the DeMatha brand, ensuring consistency and excellence in all visual and written communications.
• Oversee the development of all school marketing materials, including publications, digital content, advertising, and promotional materials.
• Lead strategic storytelling efforts that highlight the accomplishments of DeMatha students, faculty, alumni, and programs.
• Develop and manage media relations, including press releases, media outreach, and public relations opportunities.

Digital and Media Strategy

• Oversee the school’s website, digital media platforms, and integrated social media strategy, ensuring timely updates and engaging content.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and communication platforms to effectively reach prospective families, current families, alumni, donors, and friends of the school.
• Manage the creation of multimedia content including photography, video, blogs, and digital campaigns.

Publications and Content Development

• Oversee the production of the school’s publications, including the DeMatha magazine (Red & Blue) and other institutional communications.
• Ensure high-quality writing, editing, and visual presentation across all print and digital communications.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Manage and mentor a team responsible for digital media, web management, and content development.
• Foster a collaborative culture across departments by assisting colleagues with communications, marketing, and storytelling initiatives.
• Provide guidance and coaching in writing, branding, and communications best practices.

Market Awareness and Research

• Monitor marketing trends and best practices within Catholic and independent schools.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to ensure DeMatha remains well-positioned among regional Catholic and independent schools.

Vendor and Budget Management

• Develop and manage the marketing and communications budget.
• Oversee relationships with external vendors including web developers, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, printers, and advertising partners.

Institutional Support

• Serve as a member of the school’s Enrollment Management Committee.
• Assist with communications and marketing for school events, alumni engagement, and advancement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Advancement Office and the mission of DeMatha Catholic High School.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• 6–10 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, or public relations
• Supervisory or leadership experience managing staff or creative teams
• Demonstrated experience in brand management, digital marketing, and content development
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders including administrators, faculty, parents, alumni, and board members
• Experience in independent school, Catholic education, or higher education communications is preferred
• Familiarity with website content management systems and digital platforms (experience with Finalsite or similar platforms is a plus)

Candidates should demonstrate an appreciation for and commitment to the mission of Catholic education and the values of DeMatha Catholic High School.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 12-month position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend hours for school events and special initiatives. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

DeMatha Catholic High School does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, in accordance with applicable laws and in keeping with its Catholic mission.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

c/o President
DeMatha Catholic High School
Hyattsville, Maryland
president@dematha.org

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Overview

DeMatha Catholic High School is a college preparatory institution dedicated to educating young men in the Trinitarian tradition. DeMatha’s historic and ongoing mission is to serve students of differing abilities, interests, and backgrounds from the culturally rich and diverse greater Washington Metropolitan area.

DeMatha seeks a candidate to teach six sections of Spanish I and Spanish II and be eager to involve him or herself in the life of the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a competitive university or college (required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (required)
• Two years high school teaching experience (preferred)
• Secondary teaching licensure (preferred)

Our Core Teaching Values

We value relationships.  We believe that all great teaching is relational.  DeMatha teachers prioritize instructional practices and classroom policies that develop and maintain positive relationships with their students, intentionally create positive classroom communities, and value respectful, collaborative relationships with fellow teachers and parents.

We value inspiration.  Our mission to educate students of all abilities and all socio-economic backgrounds means we must “meet them where they are,” making new learning relevant, memorable, and aligned with their current skill levels. DeMatha teachers develop multiple instructional practices to engage and inspire students and use assessment feedback to reflect on and evolve their teaching strategies. 

We value a commitment to growth.  DeMatha teachers are professionals who continually reflect on their pedagogy and seek to grow and add instructional skills and knowledge to their repertoire.  DeMatha teachers engage in professional development and continuing education, both in current research in pedagogy and in their content area, and participate in a community of supportive, inspiring fellow teachers.

We value professionalism.  DeMatha teachers are detail-oriented individuals who fulfill the many professional duties required in the functioning of a healthy school community.  

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Start Date: August 11, 2026

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Overview

DeMatha Catholic High School is a college preparatory institution dedicated to educating young men in the Trinitarian tradition. DeMatha’s historic and ongoing mission is to serve students of differing abilities, interests, and backgrounds from the culturally rich and diverse greater Washington Metropolitan area.

DeMatha seeks a candidate to teach algebra and/or geometry and be eager to involve him or herself in the life of the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a competitive university or college (required)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (required)
• Two years high school teaching experience (preferred)
• Master's degree in mathematics or related field (preferred)
• Secondary teaching licensure (preferred)

Our Core Teaching Values

We value relationships.  We believe that all great teaching is relational.  DeMatha teachers prioritize instructional practices and classroom policies that develop and maintain positive relationships with their students, intentionally create positive classroom communities, and value respectful, collaborative relationships with fellow teachers and parents.

We value inspiration.  Our mission to educate students of all abilities and all socio-economic backgrounds means we must “meet them where they are,” making new learning relevant, memorable, and aligned with their current skill levels. DeMatha teachers develop multiple instructional practices to engage and inspire students and use assessment feedback to reflect on and evolve their teaching strategies. 

We value a commitment to growth.  DeMatha teachers are professionals who continually reflect on their pedagogy and seek to grow and add instructional skills and knowledge to their repertoire.  DeMatha teachers engage in professional development and continuing education, both in current research in pedagogy and in their content area, and participate in a community of supportive, inspiring fellow teachers.

We value professionalism.  DeMatha teachers are detail-oriented individuals who fulfill the many professional duties required in the functioning of a healthy school community.  

DeMatha is always eager to identify, recruit and develop transformative teachers. Apply today for future faculty openings for the 2026-27 school year.  

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We hope that for all DeMatha graduates, their relationships with faculty and staff members around campus to be among the most formative of their high school years. The one-year internship program is for DeMatha alumni interested in exploring a career in teaching, coaching and athletic administration, or student counseling and services, and who would also like to give back to the school by engaging and inspiring the next generation of DeMatha students. 

DeMatha interns are absolutely essential to the daily operations of the school. Their duties include substitute teaching, proctoring AP and other standardized exams, staffing athletic and music program events, informally mentoring students, coordinating campus activities, co-teaching the DeMatha Way course for incoming freshmen, and, when necessary, lead-teaching a freshmen-level course in English, social studies, computer science, or health. 

All interns work with a faculty mentor in their area of concentration to design and execute a leadership project intended to deepen the experience and further their career goals in education. 

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