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.
- Maternity Leave Substitute - PhysicsExpand for More
Apply NowDescription: Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs/Science Department Chair
Notre Dame High School is seeking an enthusiastic teaching professional with excellent subject knowledge in physics to join our Science faculty for a maternity leave of absence in the Fall of 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Utilize an engaging teaching style that employs various modes of instruction
- Teaching three sections of ninth grade Conceptual Physics, one section of 10th grade Chemistry, and one section of AP/UCONN Early College Experience (ECE) Physics
- In order to teach the AP/UCONN ECE physics course, applicants must be eligible for temporary UCONN ECE Instructor approval, which requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in physics and two years of experience teaching high school physics, OR a masters degree or PhD. in physics.
- Be an advisor to 13 senior students
Attributes:
- Supports the Catholic, Holy Cross mission and philosophy of the school
- 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
- Act as a Holy Cross role model to students and peers, always imparting good citizenship, kindness, friendliness, and helpfulness.
Interested candidates should send an electronic application that includes a brief cover letter, résumé and the names and contact information of three to five references. Please submit these materials as one combined attachment in Word or PDF format with “Physics Position” in the subject line to: [email protected].
Our Mission: Transforming Minds and Hearts
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.
Science Department Mission:
To reveal to our students the simplicity, the beauty, and the power of science. We assist students in cultivating critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies. Students develop oral, written, and technological skills through collaborative initiatives.
Our Vision:
To be a transformative leader in educating the minds and hearts of students by maximizing innovation, tradition, and the strength of our community to empower every Notre Dame student to realize his full potential.
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.
