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.”
The Religious Studies Program
Notre Dame High School has a Religious Studies curriculum that, together with Campus Ministry programs, centers an inclusive Catholic vision of formation and spiritual leadership for women. The department, through exploration of the Notre Dame charism, scripture, theology, and Catholic social teachings, guides a multifaith student body to engage models of leadership with contemporary social realities. Students develop skills for spiritual discernment, interfaith dialogue, and justice advocacy. This program is part of an integrated curricular design developed among the English, Religious Studies and Social Studies departments.
Responsibilities:
- Teach high school religious studies courses with specific interest and skills in scripture, Catholic theology, spiritual practice, interfaith dialogue and justice advocacy
- Align instruction with department outcomes and graduation outcomes
- Maintain familiarity with educational research and current literature in academic area (ie. Catholic and multifaith perspectives for theology and justice, adolescent spiritual development, equitable learning practices)
- Collaborate with colleagues both within department 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in religious studies, theology, pastoral ministry, divinity or other related field; Master’s Degree preferred
- Practicing Catholic
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three to five years of high school teaching experience
- Experience with liberation theology, women’s leadership, and interfaith skillsets
- Experience with diverse religious and cultural traditions and ministry settings
- Demonstrated leadership capacity
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
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- High School Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person