Notre Dame Preparatory School, a Catholic college prep school for girls located in Towson, Maryland, seeks a full-time science teacher for Forensic Science and Ecology & Evolution from mid-October 2025 to late January 2026 (full-time for 4 months). Founded in 1873 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, NDP is rooted in tradition but contemporary in education empowering its students to become women who transform the world. The school’s original mission, to foster academic excellence, spiritual growth and practice social justice in its students continues to inspire the approximately 800 girls currently enrolled in grades 6-12. The right candidates will enjoy working in a mission-driven, religious educational setting.

The Department’s education philosophy emphasizes one-on-one learning with students in small class sizes, through a variety of teaching methods. Notre Dame Prep is a one-to-one laptop school; the skills and knowledge to utilize educational technology is a strong consideration in the candidate. The school seeks applications from candidates who possess a commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School’s mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social justice.  

Responsibilities:  

• Teach 4 out of 8 class periods each day
• Serve as co-advisor to a group of upper-level students

Interested candidates should apply online at: https://www.notredameprep.com/employment   

Notre Dame Preparatory School is dedicated to the ideals of transformative education. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school’s founding order, NDP’s dedicated, creative, and extraordinary faculty present an outstanding educational experience, simultaneously rooted in the liberal arts and relevant to today’s society. Through hands-on projects, experiential learning, and foundational coursework, NDP students think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly. Outside of the classroom, co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences develop their confidence and leadership. The school’s spiritual and justice mission, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the SSND charism of unity, anchors students as they seek to become loving, just, and wise young women ready to change the world for the better.? 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. ?? 

All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.? 

The ideal candidate will possess: 

• High school teaching experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in science and/or a master’s degree in science or education
• Willingness to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, and parents
• Commitment to the mission and values of Notre Dame Preparatory School

All prospective employees must be able to adequately clear a background check. 

About Notre Dame Prep School

Founded in 1873 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, a teaching order from Germany, Notre Dame Preparatory School is one of Baltimore's oldest Catholic, college preparatory schools for girls. The school's original mission--to foster academic excellence, spiritual growth and practice of social justice in its students--has inspired more than 6,000 living alumnae and continues to inspire the approximately 800 girls currently enrolled in grades 6-12. Notre Dame Prep is located in Towson, Maryland, north of Baltimore City. SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT Where Girls Become Women Who Transform the World Notre Dame Preparatory School educates and empowers girls to become women who transform the world. As a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12, Notre Dame Prep inspires students to pursue academic excellence, spiritual growth and the practice of justice. Infused with the spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, the NDP community strives to answer God’s call “…to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)

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