Upper Level Social Studies Teacher (2025 - 2026 school year)

Notre Dame Prep; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated full-time teacher for the Social Studies Department, focusing on Economics, Government, and History for grades 6-12. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire young minds and contribute to a vibrant learning community. With a commitment to academic excellence and social justice, the school fosters an environment where educators can thrive and grow. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching and a desire to integrate technology into the classroom, ensuring students engage in meaningful learning experiences. Join a team dedicated to transformative education and make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

403b Plan with employer contribution

Employer paid disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach 5 out of 8 class periods each day.
• Work collaboratively on developing 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

Job Details

Job Location: Towson , MD

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $45000.00 - $70000.00 Salary/year

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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in History required.
• Masters 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.

Annual salary is $45,000 to $70,000 based upon degrees and experience.NDP offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), spending accounts (HCSA, HSA, FSA, DCSA), 403b Plan with employer contribution, employer paid short- and long-term disability, employer paid life insurance as well as generous paid time off (sick, personal, holidays and other school closures).

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 foundationalcoursework, 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.