Science Teacher
Pontiac, MI - USA
Job Summary
Notre Dame Prep is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic upper school Science Teacher to join our faculty for the upcoming academic year. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching science committed to academic excellence and supportive of the mission and values of Catholic education. This position involves teaching high school science courses while fostering a classroom environment rooted in faith respect and intellectual curiosity.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Teach high school science courses (e.g. Physics and Chemistry) according to curriculum standards.
- Develop engaging lesson plans that encourage critical thinking scientific inquiry and hands-on learning.
- Integrate Catholic values and ethical perspectives where appropriate within the curriculum.
- Assess student progress through assignments labs projects and exams.
- Maintain a positive structured and supportive classroom environment.
- Collaborate with fellow faculty and staff to support interdisciplinary learning and school initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
- Participate in school activities faculty meetings professional development and the spiritual life of the school community.
Qualfications
- Bachelors degree in Science Education
- Valid state teaching certification DE (Physics) or DX DP DI DC (Chem) preferred.
- Strong knowledge of high school science curriculum and laboratory safety practices.
- Excellent communication organization and classroom management skills.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching at the AP high school level.
- Ability to teach multiple science disciplines.
- Familiarity with inquiry-based and project-based learning methods.
- Practicing Catholic preferred but not required; all applicants must support the Catholic mission of the school.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Notre Dame Prep employment application
Applications package should be sent to: Maureen Radulski Human Resources & Payroll Manager
Notre Dame Prepis a Roman Catholic Marist educational institution. All employees and staff are obligated toprovide a Catholic role model for students and may not engage in nor endorse publicly anyactions or beliefs contrary to the teachings standards and doctrines of the Roman CatholicChurch. Hiring and employment practices are based on job-related criteria including but notlimited to ones fidelity to the Catholic faith comporting oneself in a manner that is notdetrimental to the Catholic Church or inconsistent with its teachings or principles individualmerit ability experience performance education and training. These standards apply to allaspects of employment including hiring selection advancementcompensation reasonable accommodation promotion training retention and termination.
Click here to find the employment application and benefit information.
Notre Dame Prepis a Roman Catholic Marist educational institution. All employees and staff are obligated toprovide a Catholic role model for students and may not engage in nor endorse publicly anyactions or beliefs contrary to the teachings standards and doctrines of the Roman CatholicChurch. Hiring and employment practices are based on job-related criteria including but notlimited to ones fidelity to the Catholic faith comporting oneself in a manner that is notdetrimental to the Catholic Church or inconsistent with its teachings or principles individualmerit ability experience performance education and training. These standards apply to allaspects of employment including hiring selection advancementcompensation reasonable accommodation promotion training retention and termination.
Click here to find the employment application and benefit information.
Required Experience:
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