Employment

Faculty/Staff Opportunities

School Nurse

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent, college-preparatory, Catholic, all-girls’ day school, seeks an experienced School Nurse. Reporting to the Director of Middle School, the School Nurse is responsible for the general health of the school community. The School Nurse coordinates student health services, maintains student health records, and manages all student-facing matters relating to the community and local health concerns, including parent communications. The School Nurse 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 is a 10-month position.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Monitors and provides triage health care for students who become ill during the school day
Performs basic health checks for students as required by school policies or governmental agencies
With the assistance of the Directors of the Middle School and Upper School, makes accommodations for students with physical disabilities
Informs and educates individual faculty members about students with health-related needs
Manages student health records, maintaining and keeping up to date all records on campus, including physicals, immunizations, and confidential medical notes
Coordinates and implements the school’s student health policies and procedures adhering to the law and the requirements of local and state governmental entities
Coordinates the activities of the Visiting County Nurse
Collaborates with the Department of Student Support and Well-Being regarding students with health-related concerns
Administers prescription and over-the-counter medications to students per private physician orders, as well as the standing orders from the Radnor School District physician
Communicates with parents regarding health issues that pertain to their child
Updates and keeps current the Emergency Crisis Plan for health emergencies

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program; CSN (certified school nurse) certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

3+ years nursing in an educational setting; independent school experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of student health issues and school nursing practices
Understanding of patient confidentiality
High degree of cultural competency
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including digital platforms

OTHER:

Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm daily from August 15 (to review summer health forms) through the end of the school year

A once daily check of email is expected on weekends and holiday breaks.

Please submit a current resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position to Mrs. Bridget Bonner, Director of Middle School, at bbonner@ndapa.org by March 15, 2023.

College Counselor

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent Catholic school for girls located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time College Counselor to join our expanding team beginning August 15, 2023. 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 College Counselor will serve as an integral member of a three-person team serving an upper school enrollment of 400 students. The Academy’s model of college counseling affords students and parents the guidance, support, and resources necessary to successfully navigate the undergraduate college admissions process. Each counselor manages a caseload of juniors and seniors and shares responsibility for team-teaching seminar classes offered at each grade level. While this is a 10-month position, some work over the summer months, as well as evening and weekend work and travel during the school year, is to be expected.

The Ideal Candidate:

Has experience in college counseling either through a college admissions office or as a high school counselor
Values finding the best fit for students based on preferences that are important to each individual and family
Is open to growing professionally
Employs a strong sense of empathy and listening skills
Has a positive attitude and enjoys working collaboratively with detail-oriented colleagues

Responsibilities Include:

Thoughtfully supporting students and families throughout the college admission process by planning, creating, and coordinating college lists, student profiles, and recommendation letters, as well as reviewing college essays
Managing a caseload of juniors and seniors and meeting with freshmen and sophomore students as necessary
Coordinating and team-teaching College Counseling Seminar courses
Collaboratively planning and attending departmental events, including college representative visits, speaker series, mock interviews, test preparation programs, and financial planning events for students and parents
Presenting to groups of students, parents, faculty, Trustees and others on issues surrounding the college admissions process
Traveling to national and regional conferences, as well as college campuses
Continuing to learn and gain knowledge of trends in higher education and maintain an understanding of the changing college admission landscape

Competencies Required:

A bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
School counseling certification preferred
Thorough understanding of college admissions processes and trends
Excellent attention to detail and time management
Exemplary written, verbal and nonverbal communication, and problem solving skills
The ability to handle conflict and work productively as a team

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and references to Erin Pratt, Director of Upper School, at epratt@ndapa.org by March 1, 2023.

Long-Term Substitute Latin Teacher

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent Catholic school for girls located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, seeks a long-term Latin substitute teacher from April 24 - May 31, 2023. 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 Latin, 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 Latin and be able to engage students using a communicative approach to language instruction. S/he must be a team player with initiative, good judgment, and solid problem-solving and communication skills.

The Latin teacher:

Teaches 5 sections of Middle and Upper School Latin (6th Grade Latin, Latin 1A, Latin 1, Latin 2/2 Honors, Latin 3/3 Honors)
Creates and delivers engaging Latin curricula
Establishes a culture of positive communication with students, colleagues, and parents, responding to messages and inquiries in a timely manner
Creates an inclusive classroom/work environment
Maintains a safe, orderly, and supportive classroom

Qualifications include:

A bachelor’s degree in Classics or related subject, master’s degree preferred
3+ years of middle or upper school teaching
Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching
Skilled in the use of instructional technologies to enhance learning and deliver content online
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 Bridget Bonner, Director of Middle School, at bbonner@ndapa.org.

Learning Support Specialist

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory, all-girls’ day school in Villanova, PA, seeks a new Learning Support Specialist to join the expanding Learning Support Team for the 2023-2024 school year. The Learning Support Specialists work in partnership to provide academic support to students with documented learning differences, working with teachers to develop strategies for accommodation for these students. The Learning Support Specialist 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 is a 10-month position, beginning August 15 through June 15, reporting to the Director of Student Support and Well-Being.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Provides support to students and their families regarding academic strategies and accommodations.
Works one on one with students needing additional individualized support.
Meets with students and families to define specific details regarding academic challenges and determines a course of action to be followed (psychological testing, classroom adjustments/accommodations etc); makes referrals to professionals as requested by families and serves as conduit for the gathering and transfer of academic information between teachers and outside professionals.
Collaborates with the 9th grade counselor to deliver study skills curriculum in the classroom setting.
Reads, interprets, and summarizes information provided by educational assessment; assists students in understanding assessment results with specific attention to strengths and talents highlighted by the assessment; meets with parents to discuss results and course of action; communicates assessment results to teachers.
Collaborates with teachers to develop strategies and accommodations that are based specifically on the results of assessment and will allow the student to function at her optimal level of learning.
Coordinates and manages testing for students with documented learning accommodations; assists students in obtaining needed accommodations for the SAT, AP, and/or ACT exams.
Supports the transition to college for graduating seniors to include making sure appropriate paperwork is compiled for students to provide to collegiate student support office.
Supports teachers in accommodating students who qualify for extended assessment time.
Acts as the liaison between the Academy and the Delaware County Intermediate Unit.
Attends grade level and departmental meetings as requested by members of the department or administration.
Consults with the Admissions department regarding potential student admissions as requested.
Coordinates and consults with the appropriate counselor and faculty re-entry to the Academy for students who have been absent for an extended period of time or are receiving short term accommodations for a health issue.
Provides professional development opportunities regarding learning disabilities, accommodations, assessment, differentiated instruction and other relevant issues to faculty and staff.
Maintains current knowledge of trends and legal responsibilities of educational professionals as they relate to students with disabilities; attends regional professional development as appropriate.

Competencies Required:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Current knowledge of strategies for students with learning differences
Digital competency, with ability to analyze test data
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
One to three years of learning support experience in a school setting

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Mrs. Bridget Bonner, Director of Middle School, at bbonner@ndapa.org by March 15, 2023.

Coaching Opportunities

Upper School Track and Field - Assistant Coach

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, a private catholic all girls school in Villanova, Pennsylvania is seeking the following coaching positions: Upper School Track and Field - Assistant Coach

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

KEY ELEMENTS:

1. Follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur.
2. Assist in planning, organizing, and directing their respected program.
3. Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
4. Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed.
5. Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the program; inform Athletic Department and participants of final selections. Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
6. 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.
7. Attend informational parent meetings at the beginning of each season for all levels.
8. Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
9. Work directly with the school athletic trainer in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help students prevent injuries.
10. Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward 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.