Careers at Notre Dame
Making a Lasting Impact
Thank you for your interest in Notre Dame High School, San Jose!
Saint Julie Billiart, the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, once wrote that education is "the greatest work on earth." At Notre Dame, we affirm the value of educators and intentionally cultivate a culture of professionalism accordingly. We have a comprehensive hiring process that assures professional excellence and mission-alignment. New employees participate in a year-long onboarding process, ongoing professional development opportunities specific to job function, and annual professional learning days for all employees. At the end of each academic year, employees are eligible for Professional Leadership & Learning Awards and are nominated by their supervisor for outstanding professionalism and impact.
Opportunities
- Faculty Positions
- Staff Positions
- Coaching Positions
- Substitute Positions
- Summer Program Positions
- Administration Positions
Responsibilities:
- Provides academic support to students who have a diagnosed learning difference, including initiating a support plan & facilitation of access to resources
- Guides parents through the process of requesting testing and evaluation; evaluates the assessment reports; and, monitors the expiration dates of evaluations on record
- Provides classroom teachers with information and resources for working with students with learning accommodations; provides detailed strategies for specific students faculty are working with in their classes
- Acts as the Services for Students with Disabilities Coordinator for all standardized testing, including contacting and submitting all documentation to the College Board and ACT for approved accommodations
Full-Time Position
Responsibilities:
- Lead service and justice programs, including community service learning, justice education/advocacy, immersions, curriculum connections
- Oversee student progress and achievement of community service learning goals
- Foster collaborative relationships with students, families, educators, community partners, and networks
- Provide formation and pastoral support for students and colleagues
- Support all aspects of Mission and Ministry initiatives and Campus Ministry programs as needed
- Serve as a teacher for religious studies or mentoring program, as assigned
Full-Time Position
Responsibilities:
The Director of Communications is responsible for developing and implementing a broad range of communications, marketing and public relations activities related to the strategic direction and market positioning of the school.
Both thought leader and project manager, the Director develops strategy and implements tactics to increase brand awareness; attracts mission-aligned applicants; raises funds; builds a proud, engaged school community; publicizes and celebrates school programs and achievements; and advances Notre Dame’s identity and mission across all platforms.
Director of Communications FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION
Full-Time Position
Responsibilities:
- Provide clerical and operational support to members of the administrative team
- Coordinate logistics for programming in the student experience
- Demonstrate professionalism and standards of exceptional customer service
- Support the mission of the school and the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame de Namur Learning Community
- Varsity Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Track and Field
Responsibilities:
- Support and assist head coach at practice, matches, and with administrative duties
- Mentor and train student-athletes in all aspects of sport
- Develop and implement basic principles surrounding the fundamentals of sport
- Train and monitor student use of equipment
- Inventory and properly maintain all equipment
- Oversee transportation of student-athletes to and from competition with the use of school provided vans or parent carpool
- Be able to work evening, weekends, and travel across the greater Bay Area
- Maintain detailed and accurate files
- Effectively & positively communicate to athletes, parents, administration, and school community
- Attend all mandatory athletic department and league meetings including season ending Awards Night
- Varsity Soccer
- Track and Field
Responsibilities:
- Mentor and train student-athletes in all aspects of sport
- Develop and implement basic principles surrounding the fundamentals of sport
- Train and monitor student use of equipment
- Inventory and properly maintain all equipment
- Oversee transportation of student-athletes to and from competition with the use of school provided vans or parent carpool
- Be able to work evening, weekends, and travel across the greater Bay Area
- Maintain detailed and accurate files
- Effectively and positively communicate to athletes, parents, administration, and school community
- Attend all mandatory athletic department and league meetings including season ending Awards Night
Responsibilities:
- Teach students the skills required for competition in Lincoln Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate and Student Congress
- Work with the Director of Speech and Debate to set practice/behavior standards required for students to enter tournaments
- Meet with debate team twice weekly after 3:00 PM
- Serve and coach for a minimum of 3 league and/or individual tournaments as needed
- Keep up to date with rules, procedures and judging standards for Debate
- Maintain detailed and accurate files
- Create and maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external contacts
- Model and support school mission and philosophy of the speech and debate program
Responsibilities:
- Mentor and train student-athletes in all aspects of Lacrosse
- Develop and implement basic principles surrounding the fundamentals of Lacrosse
- Train and monitor student use of equipment
- Inventory and properly maintain all equipment
- Oversee transportation of student-athletes to and from competition with the use of school provided vans or parent carpool
- Be able to work evening, weekends, and travel across the greater Bay Area
- Maintain detailed and accurate files
- Effectively and positively communicate to athletes, parents, administration, and school community
- Attend all mandatory athletic department and league meetings including season ending Awards Night
HEAD VARSITY LACROSSE COACH FULL DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION
Substitute Teaching
We are looking for on-call substitute teachers who are energetic, eager, and tech-savvy individuals who can support student learning by substitute teaching on a day by day basis, as teacher absences arise. Proficiency with Zoom and screencasting tools is a plus. All substitute teachers must be fingerprinted through Notre Dame High School even if fingerprinted through the Diocese of San Jose.
To inquire about summer programs teaching opportunities at Notre Dame High School, please contact:
Jennifer Johnson
Director of Summer Programs
summer@ndsj.org
No positions are available at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates should start the process by submitting a completed application, resume and cover letter through the Paycom portal.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for a preliminary phone screen by the hiring manager. Finalists from the phone screen will be invited to campus for an interview, typically with two rounds of panels that lasts approximately two hours. One round focuses on the skills and experience related to the specific position. The other round includes further conversation about our mission and community. For teaching candidates and some other positions, the interview may be followed by a demo lesson or other related demonstration related to the position. Before being offered a position at Notre Dame, candidates will have the opportunity to meet our head of school.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Options for employees and employer contribution toward health plans
- Options for employees:
- Medical - 4 Kaiser & 2 Anthem plans
- Dental - Delta Dental
- Vision - VSP
- Contribution paid by NDSJ:
- Full-time employees
- 80% of the cost towards all medical plans
- 50% of the cost for eligible dependents
- Part-time employees
- 60% of the cost towards all medical plans
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Everyday and long-term benefits for financial security
- 6% employer contribution to retirement plan
- Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependant Care Flexible Spending Account
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
WELLNESS SERVICES
Support for employee wellness programs, services and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Metlife - Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Grief counseling
- Annual flu shot coverage
- Downtown San Jose Employee Discounts
LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION
Recognition for employee leadership & access to Catholic education
- Professional Leadership & Learning Awards for employees
- Tuition remission for dependents enrolled at Notre Dame and/or Bellarmine College Preparatory
SUPPORT FOR EDUCATORS
Personal and professional growth and enrichment
- Paid time off benefits
- Technology
- Professional coaching
- Travel chaperoning opportunities
If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to complete this application due to a disability, please contact human resources at (408) 294-2177 to ask for an alternative application process.
The School’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender (sex), religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, including genetic characteristics, sexual or gender orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
APPLICATION FAQ
- Can I apply to multiple positions?
Applicants may apply to multiple jobs after creating an account and uploading their resume.
- I am not able to answer a question on the application.
Applicants should complete the online application accurately and in its entirety. If you need assistance, please reach out to human resources by emailing hr@ndsj.org.
- I am having trouble submitting my application.
If you are having trouble submitting your application, try utilizing these trouble-shooting tips:
- Make sure that you are answering all fields marked with an * (required).
- If using Internet Explorer or Safari, you may need to try a different web browser like Chrome for ideal compatibility.
- Still having trouble? Please reach out to human resources by emailing hr@ndsj.org.
- Can I make changes to my application after submitting it?
Once an application has been submitted, you cannot alter it.
- I submitted my application, but didn’t receive a confirmation email.
After you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of your application. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please:
- Check your spam and junk folders.
- Make sure the email address you provided is valid.
- When will I hear back from someone after I apply?
- Qualified candidates will be contacted by someone from the hiring committee for a preliminary phone screen.
- If you aren’t a match for a current opening, your resume will remain in our database for future opportunities.
- How can I contact someone for more assistance when submitting an application?
Please contact human resources by emailing hr@ndsj.org.
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For questions about job opportunities at Notre Dame High School, please contact:
Mariel Cruz
Speech & Debate Director
mcruz@ndsj.org
408-294-1113 X2164
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Yelena Nash
Athletics Director
ynash@ndsj.org
408-294-1113 X2108
Marie Fontana
HR Generalist
hr@ndsj.org
408-294-1113 x2177
Deidra Murphy
HR Data Specialist
hr@ndsj.org
408-294-1113 x2179
Abigail Ynares
Administrative Assistant
aynares@ndsj.org
408-294-1113 x2102
Jennifer Johnson
Director of Summer Programs
summer@ndsj.org
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Notre Dame 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 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.” To learn more about Notre Dame's vision, visit our Mission, Vision & Outcomes page.