About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Notre Dame High School San Jose - San Jose, CA 95112Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $87,000.00 - $95,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneA 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.”
The Science Program
Notre Dame High School has a college preparatory science curriculum, with a strong Advanced Placement and Honors program. In addition to exposing students to a background in science that will enable them to function as effective citizens in a world that is scientifically and technologically oriented, the team provides a supportive atmosphere so that each student is encouraged to question, draw and act on her own conclusions. The program includes opportunities for students to deepen their interest through the Independent Science Research Program.
Responsibilities
Teach high school science courses, such as AP Biology, Anatomy and Chemistry
Align instruction with program area outcomes and graduation outcomes
Be familiar with educational research & current research in academic area
Collaborate with colleagues both within the academic team and across the curriculum
Create and implement lesson plans
Create and conduct appropriate student assessment regularly
Supports the mission of the school and the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame de Namur Learning Community
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in science or other related field; Master’s Degree preferred
Current teaching credential
Preferred Qualifications
Three to five years of high school teaching experience
Experience with common core standards
Familiarity with advanced placement curriculum
Terms of Employment
2026-27 academic year
Temp-to-Hire, 6-week introductory period
Competitive compensation package
Full-Time position
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