Social Studies Teacher- Upper Level (25-26 school year)

Notre Dame Prep School; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate full-time teacher for the Social Studies Department. This role involves teaching Upper Level Social Studies, including Economics, Government, and History, to high school students. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and a commitment to fostering critical thinking and creativity in students. Join a dedicated team that emphasizes transformative education and supports the growth of young women ready to make a positive impact in the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant learning community focused on academic excellence and social justice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in History required.
• Maryland State Teacher Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5 out of 8 class periods each day.
• Collaborate on developing/improving curriculum.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Teaching Economics

Teaching Government

Teaching History

Technology Integration

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in History

Master's degree in History/Social Studies

Job description

Notre Dame Preparatory School (NDP), a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 - 12 located in Towson, Maryland, seeks a full-time teacher in our Social Studies Department for the 2025 - 2026 school year. This position will involve teaching sections of Upper Level Social Studies including Economics, Government and History.

Annual dates for the 10-month position are August 16 ^th to June 15 ^th (as well as attending new employee orientation in mid-August 2025).

Responsibilities:

• Teach 5 out of 8 class periods each day.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Social Studies department on developing/improving curriculum.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in the school community with other duties as assigned, such as advisory.

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

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 have :

• Bachelor’s degree in History required.
• Master's degree in History/Social Studies preferred.
• Maryland State Teacher Certification and demonstrated expertise in the teaching of economics /government/history preferred.
• A passion for teaching economics /government/history to high school students.
• Ability to integrate technology effectively into instruction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the Social Studies department and the NDP community.
• A commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School’s mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and practice of social justice.