A Learning Community
Notre Dame High School, San Jose is the center for women’s leadership in Silicon Valley and has provided an exceptional Catholic college preparatory education for young women since 1851.
The school's mission is guided by the teachings of Saint Julie Billiart, the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, with a strong focus on social justice to create lifelong learners, spiritual seekers, justice advocates and community leaders.
Our mission, summarized by the words of Saint Julie Billiart, is to “teach them what they need to know for life.
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The Mathematics Program
Notre Dame High School has a challenging college preparatory curriculum that integrates classroom learning with educational opportunities in STEM.
Notre Dame educates over 630 students annually for success and leadership in a global society.
Mathematics is an integral part of the STEM education strand which works directly with the science and T.
E.
D.
departments to foster connections that extend beyond the classroom.
The department actively seeks connections to social justice issues through cross-curricular coordination with the Social Studies, English and Religious Studies Departments.
Responsibilities:
* Strong content knowledge in two of the areas: Geometry, Algebra 2 and Trigonometry/Precalculus curriculum.
Experience in teaching Statistics or Calculus is desired.
* Knowledge of the growth mindset model and its application in education and instruction
* Awareness of current teaching pedagogy and best practices
* Be up-to-date on current teaching pedagogy and best practices
* Innovative approach to math instruction and meaningful, relevant curriculum with a social justice lens
* Work collaboratively with other math faculty to transition to standards based grading
* Integrate into a collaborative classroom environment that meets the needs of all students
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or equivalent
* Current Single Subject Math teaching credential
Preferred Qualifications:
* Three to five years of high school teaching experience
* Demonstrated leadership capacity
* Master's Degree in either Education or Mathematics
Our Commitment
In alignment with our mission and hallmarks, Notre Dame High School, San Jose is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and collaborative community.
We value and honor the contributions of all communities, and especially Black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) and other underrepresented communities.
This commitment starts with our faculty & staff and in our working environment.
As part of an ongoing initiative, our hiring process reflects our commitment to center race, equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout our institutional culture and practices.
We encourage individuals who come from historically underrepresented communities and those who value equitable practices in education to apply.
Terms of Employment:
* 2024-25 academic year
* Annual renewable contract
* Competitive compensation package
* Full-Time position
How to Apply:
* Please visit our Careers at Notre Dame page online at www.
ndsj.
org to submit your cover letter and resume
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.
00 - $102,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
* Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Single Subject Math Teaching Credential (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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