Maternity Leave Replacement Math Teacher

Notre Dame High School, San Jose; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Notre Dame High School, San Jose, is seeking a full-time Mathematics teacher for a college preparatory program with a focus on social justice and leadership. The role emphasizes Geometry and Geometry Honors, a growth mindset approach, and up-to-date pedagogical practices.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor's in Mathematics with a valid Single Subject Math credential, and may pursue a Master’s in Education or Mathematics to strengthen leadership within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or equivalent.
• Current Single Subject Math teaching credential.

Responsibilities

• Strong content knowledge in Geometry and Geometry Honors.
• Knowledge of growth mindset model and its application in education and instruction.
• Awareness of current teaching pedagogy and best practices.
• Be up-to-date on current teaching pedagogy and best practices.
• Innovative approach to math instruction with a social justice lens.
• Work collaboratively with other math faculty to transition to standards based grading.
• Integrate into a collaborative classroom environment that meets the needs of all students.

Skills

Geometry

Geometry Honors

Growth mindset

Standards-based grading

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics

Single Subject Math teaching credential

Master's Degree in Education or Mathematics

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Notre Dame High School San Jose - San Jose, CA 95112, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $56,376.60 - $61,560.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: None, 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 Mathematics Program

Notre Dame High School has a challenging college preparatory curriculum that integrates classroom learning with educational opportunities in STEM. Notre Dame educates over 630 students annually for success and leadership in a global society. Mathematics is an integral part of the STEM education strand which works directly with the science and T.E.D. departments to foster connections that extend beyond the classroom. The department actively seeks connections to social justice issues through cross-curricular coordination with the Social Studies, English and Religious Studies Departments.

Responsibilities

• Strong content knowledge in two of the areas: Geometry, Geometry Honors
• Knowledge of the growth mindset model and its application in education and instruction
• Awareness of current teaching pedagogy and best practices
• Be up-to-date on current teaching pedagogy and best practices
• Innovative approach to math instruction and meaningful, relevant curriculum with a social justice lens
• Work collaboratively with other math faculty to transition to standards based grading
• Integrate into a collaborative classroom environment that meets the needs of all students

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or equivalent
• Current Single Subject Math teaching credential

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years of high school teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership capacity
• Master's Degree in either Education or Mathematics

Terms of Employment

• January 2027 - May 2027
• Competitive compensation package
• .6 FTE, 1 Semester