Careers
Current Openings at Notre Dame High School
- Science Teacher
- English Teacher
- Religion Teacher
- Athletic Director
- Math/Business Department Chairperson 2022-2023
- Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
- Substitute Faculty Assistant
- Substitute Security Position
- Substitute Teachers
- Employment at Notre Dame
Science Teacher
Start Date: 2022-2023 Academic Year
Notre Dame High School has an opening for a full-time Science Teacher. Classes taught include Chemistry and STEM.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
● Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in science. Masters preferred.
● State teacher certification or practical experience preferred.
Notre Dame’s Mission: Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.
Notre Dame’s Vision: Notre Dame High School will be widely regarded as a Catholic educational community that develops leaders, scholars, athletes and artists who possess the knowledge, vision, skills, moral character and energetic spirit needed to serve our global society.
Class Format: At Notre Dame High School, each student is known, and the results of student progress are carefully monitored. Notre Dame maintains restrictions on class size and overall teacher-student ratio, to ensure individual attention. Because Notre Dame employs a modified block scheduling model, the school year mirrors academic years at college with classes running by semester rather than by whole year.
Notre Dame High School’s Science Program:
Notre Dame High School offers a cohesive science program with courses offered on all academic levels. All students begin their science education with Integrated Science: a STEM approach, on either the CP or Honors level. The overarching goal of the Integrated Science course is to provide a foundation that will allow all students to achieve greater success in all levels and disciplines of science. This course, designed by both the science and the math department, allows students to experience authentic science in a format that introduces and cultivates a competency in problem solving skills as well as an appreciation for the problem-solving techniques and methods that are the hallmark of STEM fields and careers. The concepts and skills introduced in the daily classroom environment become the intellectual toolbox they will carry with them throughout the remainder of their academic career allowing them to achieve greater success in their future science and math classes here and in college.
After their experience with the STEM program, students can plan for a course of study that includes Chemistry, Biology, and Physics at varying levels, including Honors and Advanced Placement. They are also offered the opportunity to opt for special interests such as AP Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Robotics or a Science-centered, mentored Senior Project.
Throughout their science education at Notre Dame High School, students are supported with opportunities to see and experience the integration of the many disciplines of science with the technology around them. This allows Notre Dame students to advance into their college career as scientific thinkers versus students that simply completed science classes.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
- Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
- Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
- Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
- Participate in annual compliance training; and
- Participate in science department and full faculty meetings and in-service days
- All new teachers to Notre Dame are provided with a mentor teacher and are enrolled in our New Teacher program, which provides monthly support.
- Teachers are encouraged to take professional development courses and workshops on differentiated assessment and to implement varied techniques in their classes.
- Full benefits – including robust medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, flex spending account, 403b matching retirement plan, supplemental insurances including voluntary life, hospital insurance, wellness benefit, critical illness, additional life insurance and short term disability coverage, financial support for graduate study, employee assistance program, Mercer County NJ teachers federal credit union, tuition reduction for faculty/staff children who attend ND High School, among others.
See our website for more information: https://www.ndnj.org/
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send expression of interest and resume to Judy Duff at Duff@ndnj.org and Lisa Lenihan at lenihan@ndnj.org.
A background and fingerprint report will be conducted and submitted to State authorities as required by law for all personnel working within a school environment.
Must be willing to undergo Catholic Diocese VIRTUS certification.
Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer to the extent that it is not called to act in a manner contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church or to diminish its rights as a religious organization. Notre Dame High School reserves the right to determine whether and under what circumstances priority should be given to Catholics for certain employment positions. All employees are prohibited from performing, teaching, or advocating in the workplace any practices of doctrines which are inconsistent with religious tenets of the Catholic faith.
English Teacher
Start Date: 2022-2023 Academic Year
Notre Dame has an opening for a Full-time English Teacher.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in English
- State Certification as a teacher is preferred
Notre Dame’s Mission: Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.
Notre Dame’s Vision: Notre Dame High School will be widely regarded as a Catholic educational community that develops leaders, scholars, athletes and artists who possess the knowledge, vision, skills, moral character and energetic spirit needed to serve our global society.
Class Format: At Notre Dame High School, each student is known, and the results of student progress are carefully monitored. Notre Dame maintains restrictions on class size and overall teacher-student ratio, to ensure individual attention. Because Notre Dame employs a modified block scheduling model, the school year mirrors academic years at college with classes running by semester rather than by whole year.
- Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
- Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
- Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
- Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
- Participate in annual compliance training; and
- Participate in English department and full faculty meetings and in-service days;
- All new teachers to Notre Dame are provided with a mentor teacher and are enrolled in our New Teacher program, which provides monthly support.
- Teachers are encouraged to take professional development courses and workshops on differentiated assessment and to implement varied techniques in their classes.
- Full benefits – including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flex spending account, 403b matching retirement plan, supplemental insurances including voluntary life, hospital insurance, wellness benefit, critical illness, additional life insurance and short term disability coverage, financial support for graduate study, employee assistance program, Mercer County NJ teachers federal credit union, tuition reduction for faculty/staff children who attend ND High School, among others.
See our website for more information: https://www.ndnj.org/
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send resume & cover letter to Judy Duff at duff@ndnj.org and Lisa Lenihan at lenihan@ndnj.org.
Must be willing to undergo Catholic Diocese VIRTUS certification.
Religion Teacher
Start Date: 2022-2023 Academic Year
Notre Dame has an opening for a full-time Religion Teacher.
The preferred candidate is a person of faith who can teach high school theology and has a great love for guiding young people to a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
- B.A. or M.A. in theology or religious studies from a Catholic college or university
- A practicing Catholic in good standing
- Willingness to understand and commit to the mission of the Sisters of Mercy
- Ability to present material in a variety of formats to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Provides an authentic encounter with Jesus Christ through the academic study of theology
- Ability to integrate technology in the classroom
Notre Dame’s Mission: Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.
Notre Dame’s Vision: Notre Dame High School will be widely regarded as a Catholic educational community that develops leaders, scholars, athletes and artists who possess the knowledge, vision, skills, moral character and energetic spirit needed to serve our global society.
Class Format: At Notre Dame High School, each student is known, and the results of student progress are carefully monitored. Notre Dame maintains restrictions on class size and overall teacher-student ratio, to ensure individual attention. Because Notre Dame employs a modified block scheduling model, the school year mirrors academic years at college with classes running by semester rather than by whole year.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
- Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
- Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
- Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
- Participate in annual compliance training; and
- Participate in religion department and full faculty meetings and in-service days
- All new teachers to Notre Dame are provided with a mentor teacher and are enrolled in our New Teacher program, which provides monthly support.
- Teachers are encouraged to take professional development courses and workshops on differentiated assessment and to implement varied techniques in their classes.
- Full benefits – including robust medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, flex spending account, 403b matching retirement plan, supplemental insurances including voluntary life, hospital insurance, wellness benefit, critical illness, additional life insurance and short term disability coverage, financial support for graduate study, employee assistance program, Mercer County NJ teachers federal credit union, tuition reduction for faculty/staff children who attend ND High School, among others.
See our website for more information: https://www.ndnj.org/
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send expression of interest and resume to Judy Duff at Duff@ndnj.org and Lisa Lenihan at lenihan@ndnj.org.
A background and fingerprint report will be conducted and submitted to State authorities as required by law for all personnel working within a school environment.
Must be willing to undergo Catholic Diocese VIRTUS certification.
Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer to the extent that it is not called to act in a manner contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church or to diminish its rights as a religious organization. Notre Dame High School reserves the right to determine whether and under what circumstances priority should be given to Catholics for certain employment positions. All employees are prohibited from performing, teaching, or advocating in the workplace any practices of doctrines which are inconsistent with religious tenets of the Catholic faith.
Athletic Director
Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.
Position Summary: The Notre Dame Athletic Director is dedicated to our Mercy Core Values and serves as both a role model within the community as well as an advocate for the importance of athletics at Notre Dame. This person must have working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of Notre Dame High School, excellent communications skills, verbal and written; and excellent human relations and interpersonal skills. He or she must demonstrate leadership skills; be well-organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
Applicant Requirements: Applicant must have successful coaching experience on the high school or collegiate levels, hold a Master’s Degree and a School Administrator Certificate. Preferably someone with 5 years proven experience as an athletic director, supervisor, or school administrator with relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities of the ND Athletic Director:
- Coordinate the athletic program in collaboration with the principal, assistant AD, coaches, athletic performance coach and athletic trainer and ascertain programmatic needs on an annual basis, as well as prior to each season.
- Represent the school in all CVC, MCTA and NJSIAA matters.
- Prepare an annual budget and oversee all athletic expenditures.
- Order and maintain all athletic equipment and uniforms.
- Initiate the recruitment and selection of coaches and make recommendations to the principal.
- Assure that all coaches meet Diocesan, State, CVC and NJSIAA compliance issues, rules and regulations.
- Ensure adherence to all NJSIAA, CVC and Notre Dame High School, administrative rules, procedures, and codes relating to athletics.
- Evaluate all athletic programs on an annual basis. Make recommendations for improvement to the principal.
- Annually evaluate all head coaches; assure that evaluations are complete for all assistant coaches.
- Prepare and publish a master sports calendar that includes conference and non-conference games/events
- Schedule competition for all non-conference events/games.
- Coordinate gym and field use for practices and games and give final clearance for the use of either for other school activities.
- Contract all facilities off school property: ice hockey, swimming, golf.
- Secure and schedule all athletic transportation times.
- Schedule and arrange payment for all game officials.
- Secure and oversee game workers for athletic contests, chain crews, announcers, clock operators, score keepers etc.
- Provide sufficient supervision for at-home athletic contests and away contests
- Mediate the resolution of problems, issues, and concerns that may arise between coaches, students, parents and athletic programs.
- Administer the school athletic code in a fair and consistent manner that is within the intent of the code.
- Oversee the Athletic Trainer and Athletic Performance Program
- Ensure that athletes have undergone the required medical examinations before engaging in Practice.
- In close collaboration with each coach, coordinate athletic banquets and awards. Order Post season awards for each program and hold Post Season Awards Ceremonies.
- Work with the Advancement Office to encourage and coordinate media coverage of the school teams and athletes and to coordinate athletic fund-raising activities in cooperation with school-wide development efforts.
- Work with the Facilities Director to make sure that athletic facilities, both indoor and field areas, are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
- Oversee gate and concession money collection and submission to Finance.
- Provide meaningful professional development to ensure that coaches are educated in best- practices and implementing current insights.
See our website for more information: https://www.ndnj.org/
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send resume & cover letter to Judy Duff at duff@ndnj.org.
Prior to hiring, a background and fingerprint report will be conducted and submitted to State authorities as required by law for all personnel working within a school environment. Must be willing to undergo Catholic Diocese VIRTUS certification.
Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer to the extent that it is not called to act in a manner contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church or to diminish its rights as a religious organization. Notre Dame High School reserves the right to determine whether and under what circumstances priority should be given to Catholics for certain employment positions. All employees are prohibited from performing, teaching, or advocating in the workplace any practices of doctrines which are inconsistent with religious tenets of the Catholic faith.
Math/Business Department Chairperson 2022-2023
Start Date: 2022-2023 Academic Year
Notre Dame High School has an opening for a Math/Business Department Chairperson starting September 2022.
The chairperson is responsible for the implementation of the school's educational goals and objectives as they pertain to the department and the school as a whole. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, Department Chairs are responsible for assisting the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction by monitoring instructional programs, coordinating department meetings, supervising teachers, and working with department members to maximize the professional learning community. Department Chairs report to the Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's Degree
- NJ or State Teaching and Supervisor Certificates
- Completed 5 successful years teaching at the middle or high school level
Notre Dame’s Mission: Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.
Notre Dame’s Vision: Notre Dame High School will be widely regarded as a Catholic educational community that develops leaders, scholars, athletes, and artists who possess the knowledge, vision, skills, moral character, and energetic spirit needed to serve our global society.
Class Format: At Notre Dame High School, each student is known, and the results of student progress are carefully monitored. Notre Dame maintains restrictions on class size and overall teacher-student ratio, to ensure individual attention. Because Notre Dame employs a modified block scheduling model, the school year mirrors academic years at college with classes running by semester rather than by whole year.
Benefits: Robust medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, flex spending account, 403b matching retirement plan, supplemental insurances including voluntary life, hospital insurance, wellness benefit, critical illness, additional life insurance and short-term disability coverage, financial support for graduate study, employee assistance program, Mercer County NJ teachers federal credit union, tuition reduction for faculty/staff children who attend ND High School, among others.
See our website for more information: https://www.ndnj.org/
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send resume & cover letter to Judy Duff at duff@ndnj.org and Lisa Lenihan at lenihan@ndnj.org.
A background and fingerprint report will be conducted and submitted to State authorities as required by law for all personnel working within a school environment.
Must be willing to undergo Catholic Diocese VIRTUS certification.
Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer to the extent that it is not called to act in a manner contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church or to diminish its rights as a religious organization. Notre Dame High School reserves the right to determine whether and under what circumstances priority should be given to Catholics for certain employment positions. All employees are prohibited from performing, teaching, or advocating in the workplace any practices of doctrines which are inconsistent with religious tenets of the Catholic faith.
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Experience coaching high school varsity and/or college coaching experience preferred. The successful candidate will oversee all three levels of the program and develop a style of play that permeates throughout.
This is a seasonal position.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should send resume & cover letter to Judy Duff at duff@ndnj.org.
A background and fingerprint report will be conducted and submitted to State authorities as required by law for all personnel working within a school environment.
Must be willing to undergo Catholic Diocese VIRTUS certification.
Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.
Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer to the extent that it is not called to act in a manner contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church or to diminish its rights as a religious organization. Notre Dame High School reserves the right to determine whether and under what circumstances priority should be given to Catholics for certain employment positions. All employees are prohibited from performing, teaching, or advocating in the workplace any practices of doctrines which are inconsistent with religious tenets of the Catholic faith.
Substitute Faculty Assistant
Notre Dame High School is seeking applicants for the position of Substitute Faculty Assistant.
Possible shifts to be filled:
7:30am - 11:30am
9:15am - 1:15pm
10:30am - 2:30pm
1:30pm - 5:30pm
Job Duties: Assist in the maintenance of a safe and orderly school environment for students, staff, and parents. Monitor and direct students who are on school premises and outside of the direct supervision of a teacher or building administrator. Assist and support with individual behavior management. Perform a variety of non-complex, general clerical, typing, and/or office or school support duties.
Job Type: Part-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a hall monitor
- Serve as a cafeteria monitor
- May substitute as receptionist
- May photocopy
- May patrol and supervise hallways, cafeteria, restrooms, entrance ways, and school grounds, as well as parking and bus areas.
- Check hall passes and escort students as necessary.
- Assume evacuation drill/lock down responsibilities as assigned by Principal or designee.
Key Skills/Attributes:
- Comfortable learning programs in the school attendance system and google drive.
- Attentive to email
- Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public
- Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential matters.
- Possess ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to speak, read, write and understand basic English as well as to follow written and oral directions given in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative, can-do attitude.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Experience with working with school age children preferred.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
A background and fingerprint report will be conducted and submitted to State authorities as required by law for all personnel working within a school environment. Must be willing to undergo Catholic Diocese VIRTUS certification.
Please send an email of interest and a resume to Assistant Principal of Student Life, Eleanor MacIsaac, care of Doreen Nicosia at nicosia@ndnj.org
Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.
Substitute Security Position
Notre Dame High School is seeking applicants for the position of substitute Security Officer.
Possible shifts:
7:00am - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 10:00pm
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Evening and weekend events of 3 to 6 hour shifts
Security experience preferred.
The interviews will be on-going.
A background and fingerprint report will be conducted and submitted to State authorities as required by law for all personnel working within a school environment.
Must be willing to undergo Catholic Diocese VIRTUS certification.
Please send an email of interest and a resume to: Assistant Principal of Student Life, Eleanor MacIsaac, care of Doreen Nicosia at nicosia@ndnj.org
Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.
Substitute Teachers
Notre Dame High School is in need of Substitute Teachers
Requirements: Completion of 60 college credits
Please send expression of interest and resume to Judy Duff at Duff@ndnj.org and Lisa Lenihan at lenihan@ndnj.org.
A background and fingerprint report will be conducted and submitted to State authorities as required by law for all personnel working within a school environment.
Must be willing to undergo Catholic Diocese VIRTUS certification.
Notre Dame High School, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton, is a dynamic, diverse Catholic community dedicated to educating young women and men to realize their full potential through a faith-filled environment, a challenging college-preparatory program, extensive co-curricular activities and a commitment to citizenship and service in the community.
Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer to the extent that it is not called to act in a manner contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church or to diminish its rights as a religious organization. Notre Dame High School reserves the right to determine whether and under what circumstances priority should be given to Catholics for certain employment positions. All employees are prohibited from performing, teaching, or advocating in the workplace any practices of doctrines which are inconsistent with religious tenets of the Catholic faith.
Employment at Notre Dame
Persons interested in employment at Notre Dame High School may either call Judy Duff at 609-882-7900, ext. 125, or submit a resume to duff@ndnj.org.
Employee Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Optional Vision, Additional Life and AFLAC plans
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Worker’s Compensation
- 403b Matching Retirement Plan
- Teacher's Professional Liability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Financial support for graduate study
- Paid Leave
- Laptop computers for faculty
- Tuition Reduction for NDHS Faculty/Staff Children who attend Notre Dame High School
- Mercer County NJ Teachers Federal Credit Union
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Free Admission to School Sponsored Programs and Sporting Events
Notre Dame High School is an equal opportunity employer to the extent that it is not called to act in a manner contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church or to diminish its rights as a religious organization. Notre Dame High School reserves the right to determine whether and under what circumstances priority should be given to Catholics for certain employment positions. All employees are prohibited from performing, teaching, or advocating in the workplace any practices of doctrines which are inconsistent with religious tenets of the Catholic faith.