EMPLOYMENT AT ND


Notre Dame High School fosters dynamic, student-centered learning that develops critical thinking and future-ready skills. Our educators thrive through ongoing professional development, collaborative learning communities, and cross-disciplinary partnerships. Our passionate faculty, administrators, and coaches combine deep subject expertise with the ability to inspire a genuine love of learning in every student.

There are 3 jobs available.
  • English Teacher
    Job Type: Full-Time
    Start Date: 08/17/2026
    Location: Notre Dame High School, West Haven
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    Position Title: English Teacher
    Position Status:  Full-Time   
    Reports To: English Department Chair and VP for Academic Affairs
    Beginning date of position: August 17, 2026

    Our Mission: To inspire academic excellence, nurture personal growth, and foster integrity and compassion in students of diverse talents, backgrounds, and beliefs through our Catholic, Holy Cross tradition.

    Notre Dame High School is searching for a passionate and engaging teacher to join our faculty in the English department. Rooted in the Holy Cross tradition, we seek to develop good young men and women who will learn the importance of giving back to others and help create a better world.  The responsibilities of this teacher create rich and effective learning environments for students, respectful of our school’s diversity and traditions, and that are student-centered and based on best practice. Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to grow as a professional and be part of a teaching community focused on our school’s mission.

    Position Summary:

    To be a successful teacher in this position, the candidate must have a strong background in teaching English Literature and Writing, have an understanding of how students learn, and be able to create effective assessments and provide actionable feedback. Additionally, the teacher should create a supportive educational environment that fosters relationships with students, parents, and staff members. Candidates must also possess a professional growth mindset, focusing on improving classroom practice. The candidate must also be able to work collectively on school and departmental improvement goals and be willing to provide coverage time during the school day for various non-teaching duties.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Teach 5 periods in a rotating 7-period schedule
    • Be a teacher advisor for approximately 15 students 
    • Working hours are 7:50 am to 3:00 pm
    • Design lessons for each course taught that are engaging, student-centered, and focused on developing transferable skills such as writing, critical thinking, and presenting to peers
    • Assign grade-level appropriate, multi-draft writing assignments, providing student-specific feedback, and assign and manage student writing portfolio reflections 
    • Design effective formative and summative assessments that measure student learning and that provide students with actionable feedback leading to growth
    • Work with students on developing resilience  and effective organizational skills
    • Teach courses at all levels of ability and have the willingness to teach courses in the field not previously taught
    • Provide a representative number of assessments and grades so that students and their families have an understanding of their performance 
    • Contact parents of underperforming students or where there is concern for their learning
    • Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and complying with departmental and administrative protocols
    • Keep abreast of developments in both the content taught and new teaching methodologies
    • Effectively use technology to enhance student learning, and be aware of the new challenges posed by its use
    • Collaborate with the Academic Center and be aware of students with 504s and IEPs, ensuring their accommodations are met.
    • Collaborate with members of the department on improvement goals, curriculum mapping, and evaluation thereof, and on all duties assigned by the  department chair
    • Perform other duties, such as class coverages, attend department and faculty meetings
    • Teach an experiential learning course lasting one week
    • Arrive at school, classes, and school events on time and with a professional demeanor
    • Attend school events such as graduation, parent conferences, and open houses organized by the Office of Admissions
    • Be a good representative of the school in and outside of the building and attend events such as plays, athletic competitions, and other extracurricular and co-curricular activities
    • Be mindful of posting on social media, as employees of the school are its best representatives
    Requirements:

    Qualifications:

    • Must have at least an undergraduate college degree in the field from an accredited institution. Advanced degree is preferable but not required
    • 2-5 years of teaching experience is preferred
    • Possesses the ability to engage students and to build rapport 
    • Possess effective written and verbal communication skills with students, colleagues, and parents
    • Demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members with a continuous focus on healthy relationship- building 
    • Demonstrates an understanding of teaching in a faith-based environment where developing the heart is as important as developing the mind
    • Knowledgeable and competent in delivering content to students with diverse learning styles
    • Possess excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
    • Has a working knowledge of Google Suite

    Application Procedure:

    Interested candidates can email the following documents to [email protected] 

    • A cover letter stating intent to apply to a specific position
    • An up-to-date resume
    • A statement of education philosophy
    • Two letters of recommendation from supervisors or teachers who know the applicant well
    • Contact information for two additional  professional references

    English Department Mission:
    To prepare our students for the demands of college reading and writing, nurturing and ease of expression, and a love for the written word. Through the literary selections, students learn empathy and reach a deeper understanding of the universal human experience through diverse voices, time periods, and cultures.

    Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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  • Physics Teacher
    Job Type: Full-Time
    Start Date: 08/17/2026
    Location: Notre Dame High School, West Haven
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    Position Title: Physics Teacher
    Position Status: Full Time
    Reports to: Science Department Chair and VP for Academic Affairs
    Beginning Date: August 17, 2026

    Our Mission: To inspire academic excellence, nurture personal growth, and foster integrity and compassion in students of diverse talents, backgrounds, and beliefs through our Catholic, Holy Cross tradition.

    Notre Dame High School is seeking an enthusiastic teaching professional with excellent subject knowledge in physics to join our Science faculty. Our educators employ 21st century skills, project-based learning, and student-centered strategies and pedagogy in the classroom.  We seek motivated individuals with a keen interest in encouraging and inspiring students to love learning and excel in the science subject areas.

    Position Summary:

    To be a successful teacher in this position, the candidate must have a strong background in teaching physics with an ability to also teach introductory chemistry, have an understanding of how students learn, and be able to create effective assessments and provide actionable feedback. Additionally, the teacher should create a supportive educational environment that fosters relationships with students, parents, and staff members. Candidates must also possess a professional growth mindset, focusing on improving classroom practice. The candidate must also be able to work collectively on school and departmental improvement goals and be willing to provide coverage time during the school day for various non-teaching duties.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Teach five periods in a rotating seven-period schedule, delivering instruction in physics at the college preparatory and advanced levels (including algebra-based and/or calculus-based courses, depending on experience).
    • Demonstrate strong content knowledge in physics and the ability to support students in rigorous problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and conceptual understanding.
    • Willingness to teach introductory chemistry, depending on departmental needs, is preferred.
    • Design and implement assessments, laboratory investigations, and experiential learning activities that align with course objectives and best practices in science education.
    • Utilize student-centered, inquiry-based instructional strategies to engage learners and promote deep understanding of scientific concepts.
    • Incorporate real-world applications to make physics relevant, meaningful, and accessible to students.
    • Teach students how to think, write, and present like scientists, emphasizing clear communication and evidence-based reasoning.
    • Effectively integrate technology to enhance student learning while being mindful of the challenges technology can present in the classroom.
    • Implement strong classroom management practices while fostering a supportive, respectful, and intellectually curious learning environment.
    • Serve as a teacher advisor for approximately 15 students, supporting their academic and personal development.
    • Collaborate with the Science Department and Academic Center to support curriculum continuity, interdisciplinary projects, and student success.
    • Work collaboratively with colleagues to support students with 504 plans and IEPs, ensuring that required accommodations are consistently met.
    • Participate in and support the life of the school through involvement in clubs, activities, events, or experiential learning programs, including a one-week experiential learning course.
    • Engage in ongoing professional development, demonstrating a growth mindset and a commitment to reflective teaching and continuous improvement.
    Requirements:

    Qualifications:

    • Must have at least an undergraduate college degree in the field from an accredited institution; an advanced degree is preferred but not required.
    • 2–5 years of teaching experience is preferred.
    • Support the Catholic, Holy Cross mission and philosophy of the school.
    • Willingness to support high school students in their intellectual and spiritual formation.
    • Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
    • Demonstrate initiative, a commitment to continuous professional growth, and a willingness to collaborate and support colleagues.
    • Ability to work with enthusiasm and pride as a member of the greater Notre Dame, Holy Cross community.
    • Serve as a Holy Cross role model to students and peers, modeling good citizenship, kindness, friendliness, and helpfulness.

    Application Procedure:

    Interested candidates can email the following documents to [email protected].  

    • A cover letter stating intent to apply to a specific position
    • An up-to-date resume
    • A statement of education philosophy
    • Two letters of recommendation from supervisors or teachers who know the applicant well
    • Contact information for two additional  professional references

    Science Department Mission:
    To provide each student with the 21st century skills necessary to understand and explain current events, scientific phenomena, and scientific and technological advances using critical thinking and problem solving skills so that they may be an informed global citizen.

    Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

     

     

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  • Mathematics Instructor
    Job Type: Full-Time
    Start Date: 08/17/2026
    Location: Notre Dame High School, West Haven
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    Title:  Mathematics Instructor
    Department:  Mathematics
    Reports to:  Vice President for Academic Affairs/Mathematics Department Chair
    Beginning date of position: August 17, 2026

    Our Mission: To inspire academic excellence, nurture personal growth, and foster integrity and compassion in students of diverse talents, backgrounds, and beliefs through our Catholic, Holy Cross tradition.

    Notre Dame High School is seeking an enthusiastic teaching professional with excellent subject knowledge to join our Mathematics faculty. Our educators employ 21st Century Skills, project-based learning, and student-centered strategies and pedagogy in the classroom.  We seek motivated individuals with a keen interest in encouraging and inspiring students to love learning and excel in the mathematics subject areas.

    Position Summary:

    To be a successful teacher in this position, the candidate must have a strong background in teaching mathematics, have an understanding of how students learn, and be able to create effective assessments and provide actionable feedback. Additionally, the teacher should create a supportive educational environment that fosters relationships with students, parents, and staff members. Candidates must also possess a professional growth mindset, focusing on improving classroom practice. The candidate must also be able to work collectively on school and departmental improvement goals and be willing to provide coverage time during the school day for various non-teaching duties.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Implement strong knowledge of high school mathematics curriculum from Algebra 1 through  Calculus 
    • Use student-centered strategies and incorporate equitable inquiry based learning activities to teach content
    • Teach individuals and groups 21st century skills and to engage students in STEAM experiences
    • Collaborate with teachers to support and create curriculum and projects suitable for high school students to facilitate implementation of science, math, and technology standards
    • Work with students and teachers in interdisciplinary/cross curricular projects 
    • Keep abreast of relevant pedagogy, strategies, and technologies and continually engage in learning and exploration
    • Serve as a  “Minds and Hearts” Teacher advisor
    • Coordinate and supervise clubs or after-school programs
    • Provide support of project documentation through the use of Chromebooks (video, photos, blogs, lab notebooks) 
    • Confident in the use of instructional technology platforms such as Google Suite products- Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Email, Chromebooks, etc.
    • Provide a representative number of assessments and grades so that students and their families have an understanding of their performance 
    • Contact parents of underperforming students or where there is concern for their learning
    • Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and complying with departmental and administrative protocols
    • Effectively use technology to enhance student learning, and be aware of the new challenges posed by its use
    • Collaborate with the Academic Center and be aware of students with 504s and IEPs, ensuring their accommodations are met.
    • Collaborate with members of the department on improvement goals, curriculum mapping, and evaluation thereof, and on all duties assigned by the  department chair
    • Perform other duties, such as class coverages, attend department and faculty meetings
    • Teach an experiential learning course lasting one week
    • Arrive at school, classes, and school events on time and with a professional demeanor
    • Attend school events such as graduation, parent conferences, and open houses organized by the Office of Admissions
    • Represent the school well both internally and externally as well as attend school-sponsored events such as plays, athletic events, and other extracurricular activities.
    Requirements:

    Qualifications:

    • Must have at least an undergraduate college degree in the field from an accredited institution. Advanced degree is preferable but not required
    • 2-5 years of teaching experience is preferred
    • Supports ​the ​Catholic, ​Holy ​Cross ​mission ​and ​philosophy ​of ​the ​school 
    • Willingness to support high school students in their intellectual and spiritual formation
    • Exercise ​judgment ​within ​defined ​procedures ​and ​practices ​to ​determine ​appropriate ​action 
    • Self-starter ​who ​is ​driven ​to ​learn ​and ​constantly ​seeks ​ways ​to ​improve ​professional ​skills, modernize ​internal ​systems ​and ​implement ​best ​practices 
    • Team-player ​who ​is ​willing ​to ​collaborate ​and ​support ​colleagues ​when ​needed 
    • Ability ​to ​work ​with ​enthusiasm ​and ​pride ​as ​a ​member ​of ​the ​greater ​Notre Dame, ​Holy ​Cross Community 
    • Act ​as a Holy Cross ​role ​model ​to ​students ​and ​peers, ​always ​imparting ​good ​citizenship, ​kindness, ​friendliness, and ​helpfulness.

    Application Procedure:

    Interested candidates can email the following documents to [email protected].

    Mathematics Department Mission:
    To reveal to our students the simplicity, the beauty, and the power of mathematics.  We assist students in cultivating critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies.  Students develop oral, written, and technological skills through collaborative initiatives.  

    Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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