Notre Dame Prep - Teacher (Math)

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

1d • $56,950 - $67,000

About The Position

The Teacher provides high-quality, student-focused mathematics instruction to high school students at Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University. The role includes planning and delivering engaging lessons aligned with academic standards, assessing student progress, supporting students’ academic and personal development, and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. Teachers also support the school’s mission, Catholic identity, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or in the subject area being taught; for this position, mathematics is the relevant subject area.
• Valid teaching certification or licensure, including state or subject-specific certification where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of the subject matter and ability to communicate it clearly to students.
• Passion for teaching and fostering students’ academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Effective classroom management skills and ability to maintain a positive, respectful learning environment.
• Enthusiasm for engaging students in classroom and extracurricular activities.
• Proficiency in educational technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to differentiate instruction for diverse learners.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for planning lessons and assessing student progress.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators.
• Commitment to fostering a Catholic environment of respect, faith, and service.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement in teaching practices.
• Commitment to Notre Dame Prep’s mission and values and ability to model them in interactions.
• Satisfactory completion of fingerprint-supported and DCF/CPS background checks as a condition of employment.
• Flexibility to teach students with a variety of needs and at different levels.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• One to three years of high school teaching experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that meet mathematics standards and learning objectives.
• Provide syllabi and engaging, differentiated instruction adapted to students’ diverse learning styles and needs.
• Use technology and other resources to enhance student engagement and learning.
• Encourage critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and student participation.
• Assess student understanding through formative and summative assessments and provide feedback that supports growth.
• Maintain a positive, disciplined, respectful classroom where students feel safe, valued, and supported.
• Set behavioral expectations and consistently address discipline and classroom behavior.
• Encourage student engagement, respect, collaboration, and responsibility.
• Take attendance in each class and report absences to the office.
• Provide lesson plans for class coverage when absent.
• Support students’ academic and personal development through guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
• Meet with students and communicate with parents about academic progress, concerns, and improvement strategies; provide regular after-school consultation opportunities.
• Identify students needing additional support and coordinate with counselors, Learning Center staff, or other resources.
• Administer comprehensive exams or approved summative projects at the end of each semester, devote class time to review, and provide review materials.
• Assign regular homework appropriate to students’ academic levels.
• Correct assignments and post grades electronically in a timely manner, maintaining gradebooks with sufficient entries to communicate student progress to parents.
• Participate in school-day community activities and school-sponsored extracurricular activities, such as clubs, sports, or student organizations.
• Participate in designated online learning days by posting and grading assignments.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and align curriculum, share best practices, and support learning across departments.
• Attend and actively participate in department and staff meetings, professional development, Back to School Night, parent conferences, and Open House.
• Maintain accurate, current student records, including grades, attendance, and behavior logs.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including at least one outside professional development opportunity annually.
• Stay current with educational best practices, instructional strategies, and technology integration.
• Seek and implement feedback from colleagues and administrators to improve instructional effectiveness.
• Integrate Catholic teachings and values to support students’ spiritual, ethical, and moral development.
• Participate in the school’s spiritual life, including Masses, retreats, and prayer services, as applicable.
• Support Notre Dame Prep’s mission by fostering an inclusive, respectful learning environment dedicated to each student’s growth.
• Work occasional evenings or weekends for school events, meetings, conferences, Open House, Baccalaureate Mass, graduation, and extracurricular activities.
• Participate in field trips, retreats, and other school functions that may take place outside regular school hours.
• Arrive in the classroom 20 minutes before the school day starts and remain available for at least 30 minutes after the school day for student consultation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Other employee benefits, subject to position eligibility and applicable plan provisions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level