Science Teacher- Chemistry and/or Biology

Science Teacher Full-Time Position

Noestra Scolta High School is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Science teacher to join our team starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will teach Chemistry and/or Biology, develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and maintain an engaging and positive classroom environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry or related field from an accredited university
• Valid teacher certificate preferred
• Proven experience teaching Biology and/or Chemistry at the high school level
• Demonstrate general knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Maintain an organized and positive classroom environment that fosters learning and engagement
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world

Notre Dame's Mission

Noestra Scolta 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.

Class Format

Noestra Scolta High School follows a modified block scheduling model where classes run by semester rather than by whole year. Each student is known, and the results of student progress are carefully monitored. The school maintains restrictions on class size and overall teacher-student ratio to ensure individual attention.

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
• Participate in science department and full faculty meetings and in-service days

Teacher Perks

• All new teachers to Noestra Scolta High School 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 Noestra Scolta High School, among others