Employment

Upper School Director
Start Date: July 1, 2022

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent, college-preparatory, Catholic girls’ day school, seeks an experienced and engaging Upper School Director to begin July 1, 2021. Founded in 1856 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the school is the only all-girls’ Catholic academy on the Main Line outside Philadelphia, dedicated to teaching young women “what they need to know for life” in preparation for responsible living in a global society. 

Reporting to the Associate Head of School, the Upper School Director will lead and inspire the faculty and staff of the division (grades 9-12), manage day-to-day operations of the Upper School, and contribute to the strategic priorities of Notre Dame as a dedicated member of the leadership team. The Upper School Director guides and supports all curricular and co-curricular programming involving students and faculty in his/her division to create a mission-aligned, student-centered learning environment. The successful candidate is an exceptional communicator with demonstrated experience partnering with and balancing the priorities of multiple constituencies (parents, students, faculty, staff, administration). They should have experience in the realms of both Upper School student life and academic programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Upper School Director:

• Maintains congruence between the Academy’s board-approved mission statement and all activities of the division.
• Serves as the educational leader of the Upper School, responsible for its day-to-day academic operations.
• Supports Upper School teachers in matters of pedagogy, curricular development, classroom management, and overall school procedures.
• Leads, guides, and directs all Upper School co-curricular activities, including all student events and programming.
• Assesses and supports the educational, physical, social, and psychological needs of the Upper School student body.
• Articulates the division’s programs and expectations both internally and externally, confidently representing the Upper School to all constituencies, including current and prospective families, alumnae, and Board members.
• Oversees and maintains the budget for the division.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Head of School.

The Upper School Director partners closely with the Middle School Director. They maintain shared responsibility for:

• Ensuring that teachers are familiar with and adhere to school policies as outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook, Faculty Policies and Procedures, and Honor Code.
• Making recommendations to the Head of School and Associate Head of School regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty.
• Maintaining complete academic, disciplinary, and attendance records for all students in the division.
• Collaborating with Department Chairs, the Registrar, and the Director of Information Resources and Technologies in facilitating course sign-ups, approvals, sectioning, and the building of the academic schedule.
• Overseeing cross-campus scheduling, including (but not limited to) academic courses, co-curricular events, Back to School Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and exams.
• Conducting grade- and division-level meetings with faculty.
• Overseeing administration of all student grading programs in collaboration with the Director of Information Resources and Technologies.
• Maintaining and communicating a weekly calendar of academic and co-curricular activities.
• Collaborating with the Director of Campus Ministry, the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Student Council Advisors in planning school-wide and division-specific activities.
• Partnering with Admissions and Enrollment Management in welcoming prospective students and families, including interviewing candidates, developing programming, and hosting events as needed. 
• In collaboration with the Associate Head of School and Department Chairs, leading the Curriculum Committee in the articulation of division and department goals, course objectives, materials, methods, and means of assessment.
• In collaboration with the Associate Head of School, establishing programs for the orientation and mentoring of new teachers and the ongoing growth and evaluation of faculty.
• Coordinating and leading Student Orientations each fall.

Qualification Requirements

• Dynamic and joyful instructional leader with a deep understanding of the developmental and curricular needs of Upper School students
• Proven success in working collaboratively with others
• High degree of cultural competence and dedication to faith-based girls’ education
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strategic thinker and empathetic problem solver
• Advanced degree required

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter, along with three professional references, to Dr. Liz Willis, Associate Head of School, at lwillis@ndapa.org.

Upper School Mathematics Teacher

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent Catholic school for girls located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time Mathematics teacher beginning August 15, 2021. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and student-centered individual versed in current trends and emerging ideas in education. This candidate will inspire students to learn mathematics, be enthusiastic about faith-based girls’ education, have a familiarity with instructional technology, and enjoy working within a team setting of shared ideas and constructive feedback.  S/he should be passionate about teaching mathematics and be able to relate concepts and principles to students' everyday lives. S/he must be a team player with initiative, good judgment, and solid problem-solving and communication skills.  

The Upper School Mathematics teacher:

• Teaches Geometry and Finance

• Creates and delivers engaging math curricula

• Exhibits strengths in educational technology

• Establishes a culture of positive communication with students, colleagues, and parents; responds to messages and inquiries in a timely manner

• Demonstrates comfort and skill engaging diverse learners

• Creates an inclusive and equitable classroom/work environment

• Maintains a safe, orderly and supportive classroom

Qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related subject; Master’s degree preferred

• 3+ years of middle or upper school teaching experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum and methodology of effective teaching

• Skilled in the use of instructional technologies to enhance learning and deliver content

• High degree of cultural competency and commitment to girls’ education

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter, along with three professional references, to Dr. Liz Willis, Associate Head of School, at lwillis@ndapa.org.

The Middle School Mathematics Teacher:

• Teaches 6th grade mathematics (Honors and regular) and 7th grade PreAlgebra (Honors and regular)
• Creates and delivers engaging math curricula
• Exhibits strengths in educational technology
• Establishes a culture of positive communication with students, colleagues, and parents; responds to messages and inquiries in a timely manner
• Demonstrates comfort and skill engaging diverse learners
• Creates an inclusive and equitable classroom/work environment
• Maintains a safe, orderly and supportive classroom

Qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related subject; Master’s degree preferred

• 3+ years of middle or upper school teaching experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum and methodology of effective teaching

• Skilled in the use of instructional technologies to enhance learning and deliver content
• High degree of cultural competency and commitment to girls’ education

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter, along with three professional references, to Dr. Liz Willis, Associate Head of School, at lwillis@ndapa.org.

Religious Studies Teacher

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent, college preparatory Catholic school for girls located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time Religious Studies teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and student-centered individual versed in current trends and emerging ideas in education. This candidate will be an experienced educator who is eager to inspire students in Religious Studies; they are enthusiastic about faith-based girls’ education, are experienced in using instructional technologies, and enjoy working within a team setting of shared ideas and constructive feedback. S/he should be deeply knowledgeable about the Catholic faith, passionate about teaching and learning, and able to relate concepts and principles to students' everyday lives. S/he must be a culturally competent team player with initiative, good judgment, and solid problem-solving and communication skills.  

The Religious Studies teacher:

• Teaches five sections of Religion courses distributed between the two academic levels
• Creates and delivers engaging curricula in conjunction with departmental scope and sequence
• Establishes a culture of positive communication with students, colleagues, and parents; responds to messages and inquiries in a timely manner
• Creates an inclusive and equitable classroom/work environment
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and supportive classroom
• Thoughtfully supports and engages diverse learners

Qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Theology or a related subject; Master’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of Middle or Upper School teaching experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching
• Skilled in the use of instructional technologies to enhance learning and deliver content 
• High degree of cultural competency and commitment to social justice and girls’ education

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter, along with three professional references to Dr. Liz Willis, Associate Head of School, at lwillis@ndapa.org.

Upper School Chemistry Teacher

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent Catholic school for girls located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time Upper School Chemistry teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and student-centered individual versed in current trends and emerging ideas in education. This candidate will inspire students to learn chemistry, be enthusiastic about faith-based girls’ education, have a familiarity with instructional technologies, and enjoy working within a team setting of shared ideas and constructive feedback. S/he should be passionate about teaching chemistry and able to relate scientific concepts and principles to students' everyday lives. S/he must be a team player with initiative, good judgment, and solid problem-solving and communication skills.  

The Upper School Chemistry Teacher:

• Teaches Chemistry and AP Chemistry
• Creates and delivers engaging chemistry curricula
• Draws upon multiple learning modalities and educational technologies
• Establishes a culture of positive communication with students, colleagues, and parents; responds to messages and inquiries in a timely manner
• Demonstrates comfort and skill engaging diverse learners
• Creates an inclusive and equitable classroom/work environment
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and supportive classroom

Qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or related subject; Master’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of upper school teaching experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum and methodology of effective teaching
• Skilled in the use of instructional technologies to enhance learning and deliver content 
• High degree of cultural competency and commitment to girls’ education

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter, along with three professional references, to Dr. Liz Willis, Associate Head of School, at lwillis@ndapa.org.

Assistant Athletic Director
Start Date: August 15, 2021

The Assistant Athletic Director is a key member of the Health and Physical Education/Athletic Department, who works jointly with the Director of Athletics and other department personnel on planning, implementation, and oversight of the school’s interscholastic sports programs. This is a ten (10) month, salaried position beginning August 15 and running through June 15. The Assistant Athletic Director contributes positively to employee morale, maintains a professional pleasant demeanor to all constituencies, maintains confidentiality on school matters both on and off campus, and supports the mission of the school.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the Middle School Sports program. This includes maintaining oversight of the existing program and developing and implementing new programs as assigned, as well as:
  • Coaches’ evaluations
  • Parent meetings
  • Scheduling of all Middle School games
  • Confirming games and officials for both Upper School and Middle School competitions.
  • Representing Notre Dame at Middle School Catholic Academy league meetings
• Ensure the department webpage contains appropriate information and is updated in a timely manner (e.g. general department information, parent-student forms, team pages and schedules, scores, etc.).
• Report all Varsity scores to the IAAL website administrator in a timely manner.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Office to ensure certain athletic events and/or team and student achievements are acknowledged in a timely manner.
• Oversee the Athletic Department’s social media accounts – Facebook/Twitter/Instagram
• Manage inventory, distribution, and collection of all sports uniforms and equipment, including making recommendations for purchase of new and/or replacement items.
• Work jointly with the school nurse, ensure sports physicals are processed and recorded in a timely manner, and ensure the sports physical spreadsheet is kept current with accurate information.
• Serve as “site supervisor,” along with other department staff, at assigned games or events where school athletic facilities are in use (e.g. home games, tournament events, etc.).
• Work jointly with the Director of Athletics and the facilities department to ensure all field and facility maintenance work is scheduled and carried out as required (e.g. gym set-up and breakdown, lining and grass cutting of natural fields, trash removal, equipment change-over, and needed repairs).
• Manage the collection of required administrative items for participation in athletic programs or on sports teams (e.g. athletic fees, student contracts, transportation cards, emergency contact information, cardiac and concussion course completion, etc.).
• Promptly address concerns or issues arising among students, coaches, and/or parents.
• Prepare daily sports announcements and update TV monitor using SkyKit.
• Conduct annual review and updating of coaches’ manuals and training.
• Manage the Academy’s “Impact” concussion monitoring program and ensure baseline testing is conducted as required and spreadsheet is current.
• Oversee the “Sport Safety” concussion and cardiac test, ensuring that all coaches and athletes participate in a timely manner.
• Work jointly with the Director of Athletics to monitor overall condition of campus athletic facilities and assists with development of long-range plan for athletic program.
• Work with the Director of Athletics to prepare for the Upper School Sports Ceremonies (three per year), including making sure all Varsity and JV letters and pins are ordered, invitations sent out, and awards printed.
• Work with the Middle School Director to ensure that all Middle School student-athletes and sports are acknowledged in an end-of-year assembly.
• Oversee the fitness center, including making sure all faculty/staff and students using the equipment have signed a waiver.
• Assist department colleagues with teaching Health & PE classes on an as-needed basis.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Health & PE, Sports Management or Administration, or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years of experience in athletic department work is strongly desired; similar work in a related field is acceptable. Experience teaching Health and Physical Education classes. 

COMPETENCIES/TRAITS: Must have strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, planning, and organizational skills; a high degree of cultural competency; strong verbal and written communication skills; a strong work ethic; dedication to supporting girls' health and well-being in a Catholic single-sex educational environment; and the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information.

OTHER:

• Normal hours for this position are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Evening and weekend work is sometimes required to meet department needs.
• Daily check and response to email on weekends and holiday breaks is expected.

Qualified candidates should submit a current resume and cover letter to: Ben Davey, Director of Athletics, at bdavey@ndapa.org by August 6, 2021.

Registrar
Start date: August 2021

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent Catholic school for young women located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Registrar starting in 2021. Faculty and staff are actively engaged in the Notre Dame community and embrace the mission and values of St. Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

The Registrar supports the Academic, Enrollment, Finance and Technology Departments by supporting and maintaining student data and its uses within the school’s Student Information System (SIS). The Registrar contributes positively to employee morale, maintains a professional, pleasant demeanor to all constituencies, maintains confidentiality on school matters both on and off campus, and supports the mission of the school. This 12-month position reports to the school’s Director of Information Resources and Technologies.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Maintain accurate and cumulative accounts of student records throughout the life cycle of the student
• Support Admissions, Finance and Technology departments in the onboarding process for new students, and the re-enrollment process for returning students
• In coordination with Enrollment and Finance, spearhead midyear acceptance and withdrawal processes for the school, including informing all departments of changes, making necessary adjustments in the SIS and assisting with any transcript transfer/withholdings
• Work alongside Database Manager to distribute, update, and approve online form submissions
• Compile and maintain accurate student and faculty attendance records
• Assign substitutions in response to teacher absences
• Reassign classrooms based on student accommodations, when necessary
• Create yearly student and teaching schedules after course selection for Middle and Upper School
• Provide accurate teacher scheduling information to the Finance to ensure appropriate teacher compensation
• Assist Director of Information Resources and Technologies with the onboarding, scheduling and end of quarter grades for the Online School for Girls
• Work alongside Academics to develop special school schedules when needed
• Participate in discussions involving potential schedule changes for the school
• Head scheduling and form completion for schoolwide standardized testing, including (but not limited to) SAT/PSAT exams, AP exams, and qualifying exams
• Maintain and update school-wide calendar
• Generate and update student reports when needed, including progress reports, GPA calculations, standardized test scores, and transcripts
• Respond to parent and school inquiries with regards to student data, including adjustment of parent/family contact information
• Assist all departments with collecting and highlighting trends of student life, such as club activities, to help provide the most welcoming and successful environment for students.
• Ensure school data practices are compliant with any regulating body, and stay up-to-date with best practices in student data management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience in Education, Teaching, and/or Data Management, specifically within a school environment strongly preferred

Competencies required:

Strong communications skills with various constituencies, including students, faculty, parents, college representatives, and administration

• Comfortable with database management and general maintenance
• Experience working within Macintosh and Windows operating systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office productivity and Adobe applications
• Comfortable within a Google environment
• Ability to solve complex technical and scheduling problems alongside the appropriate department(s)
• Ability to work effectively in a team and work independently for extended periods of time.

Candidates interested in applying should submit a cover letter and resume to Mr. Tyler Gaspich, Director of Information Resources and Technologies, at tgaspich@ndapa.org.

Our coaches are actively engaged in the Notre Dame community, and embrace the mission and values of St. Julie Billiart and the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Our coaches are responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill, as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in their sport. This coaching role requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents and the community and well as follow the mission of the school. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements.

Summary

The Head Coach manages most day-to-day aspects of our programs, regattas, equipment, and facilities, works with the Athletic Director to define direction and policies, and supervises our coaching staff.

The role is year-round. Scope includes:

• Spring and Fall Competitive Upper School Teams, practice 5 days per week

• Compete in approximately 5 regattas each season (spring and fall)

• Spring and fall modified season for MS Students program, practice 1-2 days per week

• Winter conditioning program, typically 3 days/week for both US and MS Students

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee practices and regattas.

• Organize and lead on-water practices. Includes: setting training plans, assuring equipment is available and operational, assigning coaches, coxes, equipment and lineups, and providing direct coaching and technical feedback both on and off the water with a shared emphasis on individual and overall boat improvement.

• Coordinate regatta planning, including defining entries and lineups and ensuring registration by established deadlines.

• Arranging boat usage and transport. Communicating with other coaches.

• Manage the action at regattas, including supervising team and equipment at regatta site, keeping team members and staff informed of schedule and responsibilities, and interacting with regatta officials.

• Confirm equipment transport arrangements with the Board. Supervise the loading/unloading of equipment.

• Ensure all equipment is maintained and registered as needed.

• Manage, supervise, and develop assistant coaches.

• Engage in collaborative communication and plan duties/responsibilities with assistant coaches.

• Manage coaching staff schedules to ensure adequate supervision at practices and regattas.

• Foster a healthy team environment that inspires teamwork, respect, commitment, and a love of rowing.

• Be a role model that embodies the goals and values of our team and provides positive leadership.

• Lead a program that consistently attracts and retains athletes.

• Work with Athletic Director to define and implement programming, regattas, equipment purchase/sale, fundraising, recruitment & retention, and school/club/regatta policies.

• Be available to rowers, parents, to answer questions and provide guidance, expertise, and feedback in a professional, timely manner.

• Ensure all applicable policies, safety rules, and the Code of Conduct are followed by all team members.

Experience and Education

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Candidates must satisfactorily complete all background checks.

• Prior collegiate or high school coaching experience is required.

• Any licenses associated with water sports (i.e., Red Cross or YMCA lifesaving, small craft handling, water safety) are preferred. Level II or III US Rowing Coaching Certification is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Experience and ability to teach both sculling and sweep rowing, and coxswain skills.

• Solid understanding of US Rowing and NYS Scholastic Rowing rules.

• Thorough knowledge of equipment maintenance, rigging adjustments, and trailer loading.

• Ability to recognize repairs required to equipment, and knowledge of where to get those repairs performed. Ideally the candidate would be able to personally perform minor repairs.

• Ability to develop rowing technique and athletic conditioning in athletes of varying ages, experience, and skills. Experience developing and executing endurance and strength training programs and experience with general training principles, nutrition, and exercise physiology.

• Motor boat operation skills sufficient to operate in close quarters with fragile rowing shells, transfer rowers between launch and rowing shell, and execute rescue maneuvers if necessary.

• Ideally comfortable driving truck with boat trailer to regattas.

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and teaching skills. Must have a passion for the sport, as well as a desire to pass that on to others.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, parents, other coaches, officials, and volunteers.

• Ability to communicate effectively – orally, telephonically, in person, and in writing (including email), and to represent the Academy in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Weekend travel to local, state and regional regattas is required.

• Work is primarily outdoors, frequently in wet, cold, slippery conditions. Must be able to bend, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment. Must be able to frequently lift and carry heavy equipment and supplies weighing 40 pounds or more.

• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone, while exposed to noise from outboard motors.

• Good spatial skills and fast reaction time, to predict movements of people and equipment on and off water, and prevent accidents.

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Ben Davey, Athletic Director, bdavey@ndapa.org.

Our coaches are actively engaged in the Notre Dame community and embrace the mission and values of St. Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Our coaches are responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they may achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.

This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student athletes, fellow coaches, staff and parents, as well as follow the mission of the school. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills and safety awareness are key requirements. 

Key Elements

• Follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of The Academy of Notre Dame.
• Assist in the planning, organizing and directing of their respected program.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plan, organize, advertise and conduct tryouts for the program. Inform Athletic Department and participants of final selections and maintain the integrity of the selection process.
• Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.
• Attend informational parent meetings at the beginning of each season for all levels. 
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Work directly with school athletic trainer in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help students prevent injuries. 
• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.

Applicants for this position must have previous high school and/or Middle school coaching experience. The applicants must possess a positive coaching philosophy, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to: 

Ben Davey, Athletic Director, bdavey@ndapa.org

Our coaches are actively engaged in the Notre Dame community and embrace the mission and values of St. Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Our coaches are responsible for coaching, character development and providing direction to student athletes so that they may achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.

This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student athletes, fellow coaches, staff and parents, as well as follow the mission of the school. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills and safety awareness are key requirements. 

Key Elements

• Follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of The Academy of Notre Dame.
• Assist in the planning, organizing and directing of their respected program.
• Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
• Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
• Plan, organize, advertise and conduct tryouts for the program. Inform Athletic Department and participants of final selections and maintain the integrity of the selection process.
• Consult with the Athletic Director regarding any off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryout informational parent meetings.
• Attend informational parent meetings at the beginning of each season for all levels. 
• Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Work directly with school athletic trainer in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help students prevent injuries. 
• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community.

Applicants for this position must have previous high school and/or Middle school coaching experience. The applicants must possess a positive coaching philosophy, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to: 

Ben Davey, Athletic Director, bdavey@ndapa.org