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About NDA

Our philosophy of education at Notre Dame Academy, a college preparatory school for young women grades 7-12, is built on the belief that education should prepare students for their role as women in the world. We wish to provide Notre Dame students with the opportunity to become more aware of what is happening in their lives and to assume responsibility for themselves and their communities. In order to learn to make responsible choices, our students have the freedom to learn in a school dedicated to high academic standards, and to involve themselves in the community, both utilizing its resources and serving its people.
Job Description

Job Title: Religion Teacher
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Responsible to: Principal
Last Revised: April 2022

Position Summary: Notre Dame Academy is seeking a Theology/Religion Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Preferred candidates will have at least two years of teaching experience. He or she is an enthusiastic individual who has demonstrated a passion for Theology and Religious Studies and for teaching that builds interest in, enthusiasm for, and mastery of that subject. Finally, the candidate will have the capacity to contribute to the life of the School in co-curricular areas, especially ??coaching and advising students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Religion for middle/high school
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
• Assist with campus ministry and school mass preparation
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students
• Participate in school evaluation and professional development programs
• Advise students on academic and other matters in accordance with the School’s mission
• Advise extracurricular activities as required
• Participate in some infrequent evening or weekend activities, including meetings, professional development, or other school activities
• Other duties, as assigned

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Religion, Theology or a related field
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic interest in teaching, motivating, coaching and mentoring middle/high school students
• Commitment to building 21st Century Teaching and Learning practices
• Ability to serve as role model
• Ability to meet classroom, advisory, and extra curricular obligations on a consistent schedule
• Ability to attend meetings before and after the normal school day schedule and sometimes in the evening
• Ability to comply with the requirements of a standard work week
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in an environment with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled office environment
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to:

Susan Butler
Principal
Notre Dame Academy
425 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
sbutler@nda-worc.org