Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Notre Dame High School San Jose - San Jose, CA 951129511Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $87,000.00 - $115,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneA 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 following areas: Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry/Precalculus curriculum
Experience in teaching Trigonometry, Statistics or Calculus is desired
Familiarity with calculator resources: TI-84 and Desmos
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
Familiarity with standards-based grading
Integrate into a collaborative classroom environment that meets the needs of all students
Open willingness for collaboration with the department and the broader STEM team
QualificationsMinimum 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:
2026-27 academic year
Annual renewable contract
Competitive compensation package
Full-Time and Part-Time positions