Employment Opportunities

Job Details – Chemistry & Physics Teacher | Application Deadline: Open until filled
Posted : September 24, 2025 | Starting Date: Immediately

About NDA
Our philosophy of education at Notre Dame Academy, a college preparatory school for young women grades 7-12, is built on the belief that education should prepare students for their role as women in the world. We wish to provide Notre Dame students with the opportunity to become more aware of what is happening in their lives and to assume responsibility for themselves and their communities. In order to learn to make responsible choices, our students have the freedom to learn in a school dedicated to high academic standards, and to involve themselves in the community, both utilizing its resources and serving its people.

 

Job Description

Job Title: Science Teacher

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Responsible to: Director of the Middle/High School

 

Position Summary: 

Notre Dame Academy is seeking a Science teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

Preferred candidates will have at least 3-5 years of teaching experience. He or she is a happy, enthusiastic individual who has demonstrated a passion for Science and for teaching that builds interest in, enthusiasm for, and mastery of that subject. Finally, the candidate will have the capacity to contribute to the life of the School in co-curricular areas, such as coaching and advising students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Teach Chemistry & Physics for high school

- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students

- Participate in school evaluation and professional development programs

- Advise students on academic and other matters in accordance with the School’s mission

- Moderate and facilitate extracurricular activities as required

- Participate in some infrequent evening or weekend activities, including meetings, professional development, or other schoolcommunity events

- Other duties, as assigned

 

 

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Notre Dame Academy is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic  information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students
- Participate in school evaluation and professional development programs
- Advise students on academic and other matters in accordance with the School’s mission
- - Advise extracurricular activities as required
- Participate in some infrequent evening or weekend activities, including meetings, professional
development, or other school activities
- Other duties, as assigned

JV Softball Coach

About NDA
Our philosophy of education at Notre Dame Academy, a college preparatory school for young women in grades 7-12, is built on the belief that education should prepare students for their role as women in the world. We wish to provide Notre Dame students with the opportunity to become more aware of what is happening in their lives and to assume responsibility for themselves and their communities. In order to learn to make responsible choices, our students have the freedom to learn in a school dedicated to high academic standards and to involve themselves in the community, both utilizing its resources and serving its people.

Position Summary
Notre Dame Academy is seeking a dynamic and competitive JV Coach to help lead the high school softball program. NDA coaches are actively engaged in the community and embrace both the mission and values of St Julie Billiart, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, and the Academy. The role of the JV Softball Coach is to be responsible for coaching, character development, and providing direction to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork in softball. This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents, and the community, as well as follow the mission of the school. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Following and upholding the policies and mission statement of Notre Dame Academy and communicating the vision of the Notre Dame Academy program to athletes and parents 

Oversee the development of all levels of the softball program.

Instructing and demonstrating skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.

Coordinating parent meetings, tryouts, daily practice planning, game management, off-season programming, and community engagement 

Work closely with the athletic director to ensure all school policies/procedures are being followed as they relate to athletic programs (eligibility, parent meetings, registrations, tryouts, scheduling, equipment inventory/collection, off-season training programs, etc.)

Work directly with athletic trainers and the athletic director to report injuries, teach precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety, and help students prevent injuries.

Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. 

Ability to represent NDA appropriately to the NDA school community, local softball community, press, and the broader community

Understand the necessary commitment, expectations, and pressures associated with being the JV head coach in a well-supported program. 

Equal Opportunity Employment
Notre Dame Academy is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

High school level (or higher) coaching experience preferred. 

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification

First Aid / CPR / AED certification

Completion of the NFHS Concussion in Sports Course

Must be available for practice and game times which begin around 3:00 pm daily during the week. 

Understanding of and compliance with all MIAA/NFHS regulations and expectations

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts  

Capable of moving and performing basic skill demonstrations during practice

Able to carry equipment to and from sites throughout the season

 

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter and three references to Laura Habacker, Athletic Director.

Contact Information

Laura Habacker

Notre Dame Academy

425 Salisbury Street

Worcester, MA 01609

employment@nda-worc.org