English Department Chair

Notre Dame High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in ethnicity, talent, and culture. As a community of faith, Notre Dame strives to form each student—spiritually, intellectually, and socially—to recognize the dignity of all persons and to serve the evolving needs of the world. Notre Dame faculty are expected to be men and women of integrity and able to espouse Catholic, Holy Cross, and Notre Dame mission values that will set a positive example for all students. OVERVIEW OF POSITION The English chair and teaching position is a full-time, exempt role reporting to the Vice Principal of Instruction and the administrative team of Principal and Vice Principals. The department chair position requires leadership and management skills, as well as a commitment to administrative duties outside regular business hours. This includes attending administrative meetings, assisting with admissions, and fulfilling department-related responsibilities during some evenings and weekends. Examples of evening and weekend commitments may include Open House events, admissions activities, curriculum nights, and department-specific workshops. Additionally, department chairs are expected to return to campus earlier in the summer than classroom instructors to assist with onboarding and preparation for the beginning of the school year. DESCRIPTION Notre Dame High School announces a search for a full-time English teaching position and English Department Chair to begin in the Fall of 2025. Notre Dame recognizes that the study of literature and writing fosters critical thinking, empathy, and effective communication. The English Department strives to promote intellectual curiosity and confidence through a rigorous and engaging curriculum. The successful candidate will be an experienced and versatile English instructor with the ability and eagerness to teach courses ranging Notre Dame High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school in the Holy Cross tradition, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in talent, ethnicity, and society. As a faith community, Notre Dame strives to provide each student with a rich academic background, an appropriate sense of self, an opportunity for growth, a commitment to family, community, nation, and world, and a respect for the spiritual dignity of all persons. Notre Dame faculty are expected to be men and women of integrity and able to espouse Catholic, Holy Cross, and Notre Dame mission values that will set a positive example for all students.

Salary : $90,000 - $102,000