Long-term Substitute for Upper Level Theology

Notre Dame Preparatory School (NDP), a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 - 12 located in Towson, Maryland, seeks a full-time long-term substitute in our Theology Department for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This position will involve teaching sections of Catholic Justice & Morality (12th Grade) and The Church & World Religions (11th Grade).

Grounded in Catholic teaching and inspired by the charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, we expect our employees to foster a culture in which students are encouraged to explore their passions, deepen their faith, and build lasting bonds of sisterhood.

Dates for the position are approximately September 18th to December 18th (end date subject to change). 

Responsibilities:

• Teach Catholic Justice & Morality and The Church & World Religions to Upper Level, focusing on engaging and effective religious instruction.

• Teach 7 sections that each meet 2 out of 4 days in the schedule rotation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and other school-wide events.
• Participate in the school community with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Theology, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Successful classroom experience, particularly with high school students, is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Catholic theology and the ability to teach in accordance with the Church’s teachings, including instruction in Scripture, Catholic doctrine, church history, sacraments, and morality tailored to upper level students.

• An active, practicing Catholic with a passion for teaching and inspiring young students.
• A commitment to educating young women in the tradition of the Sisters of Notre Dame, embracing the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, and fostering prayer and social justice.

Long-term substitute rate is $160 per full-day ($80 for half days). 

All prospective employees must be able to adequately clear a background check. 

Interested candidates should apply online at: https://www.notredameprep.com/employment   

Notre Dame Preparatory School is dedicated to the ideals of transformative education. Inspired by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school’s founding order, NDP’s dedicated, creative, and extraordinary faculty present an outstanding educational experience, simultaneously rooted in the liberal arts and relevant to today’s society. Through hands-on projects, experiential learning, and foundational coursework, NDP students think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly. Outside of the classroom, co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences develop their confidence and leadership. The school’s spiritual and justice mission, rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the SSND charism of unity, anchors students as they seek to become loving, just, and wise young women ready to change the world for the better. 

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