Science Teacher

Notre Dame San Jose; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in San Jose is seeking a full-time high school science teacher to engage students in AP courses and foster a deep understanding of scientific concepts. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in science, a teaching credential, and experience in high school education, with a supportive and collaborative teaching environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Annual renewable contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in science or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current teaching credential required.
• 3-5 years of high school teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school science courses, such as AP Biology, Anatomy, and Chemistry.
• Create and implement lesson plans aligned with outcomes.
• Conduct regular student assessments.

Skills

Teaching high school science

Collaborative work

Curriculum planning

Assessment creation

Educational research familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in science

Master's Degree (preferred)

Current teaching credential

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Notre Dame High School San Jose - San Jose, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $87000.00 - $115000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage: None

Description

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 Science Program

Notre Dame High School has a college preparatory science curriculum, with a strong Advanced Placement and Honors program. In addition to exposing students to a background in science that will enable them to function as effective citizens in a world that is scientifically and technologically oriented, the team provides a supportive atmosphere so that each student is encouraged to question, draw and act on her own conclusions. The program includes opportunities for students to deepen their interest through the Independent Science Research Program.

Responsibilities:

• Teach high school science courses, such as AP Biology, Anatomy and Chemistry
• Align instruction with program area outcomes and graduation outcomes
• Be familiar with educational research & current research in academic area
• Collaborate with colleagues both within the academic team and across the curriculum
• Create and implement lesson plans
• Create and conduct appropriate student assessment regularly
• Supports the mission of the school and the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame de Namur Learning Community

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in science or other related field;Master’s Degree preferred
• Current teaching credential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years of high school teaching experience
• Experience with common core standards
• Familiarity with advanced placement curriculum

Terms of Employment:

• 2025-26 academic year
• Annual renewable contract
• Competitive compensation package
• Full-Time position