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

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.

 

Position Summary

Notre Dame Academy is seeking a dynamic and competitive coach to lead the indoor track 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 Varsity Indoor Track 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 track. This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents and 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 the track 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 it relates to athletic programs (eligibility, parent meetings, registrations, tryouts, scheduling, equipment inventory/collection, off season training programs etc.)

-Work directly with athletic trainers and Athletic Director in reporting injuries, teaching 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 track community, press and broader community

-Understand the necessary commitment, expectations and pressures associated with being the 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

-NFHS Sport Specific Certificate

-First Aid / CPR / AED certification

-Completion of the NFHS Concussion in Sports Course

-Must be available afternoons and evenings during the season 2025-2026 Winter Season Begins start date: 12/01/2025.

-Understanding of MIAA 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

-Work in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

 

Contact Information

Laura Habacker

employment@nda-worc.org