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Posted: 10-Nov-23
Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Substitute Teacher
The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent Catholic school for girls located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, seeks a long-term substitute for Upper School Science beginning mid-February 2024. This position will cover an approximate three-month period. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, student-centered individual versed in current trends and emerging ideas in education. This candidate will inspire students to learn Honors Biology and Neuroscience, be enthusiastic about faith-based girls’ education, have a familiarity with instructional technology, and enjoy working within a team setting of shared ideas and constructive feedback. S/he should be passionate about teaching and be able to relate concepts and principles to students' everyday lives. S/he must be a team player with initiative, good judgment, and solid problem-solving and communication skills.
The Upper School Long-Term Substitute Teacher:
- Teaches Honors Biology and Neuroscience
- Delivers engaging biology and neuroscience curricula
- Exhibits strengths in educational technology
- Establishes a culture of positive communication with students, colleagues, and parents and responds to messages and inquiries in a timely manner
- Demonstrates comfort and skill engaging diverse learners
- Creates an inclusive and equitable classroom/work environment
- Maintains a safe, orderly, and supportive classroom
Qualifications include:
- A bachelor’s degree in Biology or related subject; master’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of Upper School teaching experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum and methodology of effective teaching
- Skilled in the use of instructional technologies to enhance learning and deliver content
- High degree of cultural competency and commitment to girls’ education
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter, along with three professional references, to Ms. Erin Pratt, Head of Upper School, at epratt@ndapa.org.
About Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
Located just outside Philadelphia, in Villanova, Pennsylvania, the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school that commits itself to the education of young women in grades 6 through 12 for responsible living in a global society.
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