Description
Notre Dame Academy, located in West Los Angeles, is a mission-driven Catholic school known for strong leadership, thoughtful innovation, and a deeply student-centered approach to teaching and learning.
We believe in a guaranteed and viable curriculum paired with instructional flexibility. Our faculty thrives in an environment that balances structure with innovation. We seek educators who approach complexity with confidence and who prioritize student growth over personal preference.
Teachers at NDA collaborate meaningfully, reflect on their practice, and continuously refine instruction. We invest deeply in educators who are committed to growth and energized by purposeful, student-centered work.
Position Overview
- Notre Dame Academy is seeking a 6th–8th Humanities Lab Teacher for the 2025–2026 school year.
- The Humanities Lab is a workshop-based learning environment designed to strengthen the core skills that support success in English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Religion. Rather than functioning as a second literature class, the Humanities Lab focuses on helping students develop the reading, writing, discussion, and thinking skills that underpin strong humanities learning.
- Students may use this time to deepen their writing process, strengthen reading comprehension, engage in structured discussion, or receive targeted support and enrichment connected to core humanities coursework.
- We are looking for an educator who enjoys helping students break down complex ideas, refine their thinking, and grow as communicators. The ideal candidate is comfortable teaching the same skill in multiple ways, conferring with students, designing differentiated learning experiences, and deepening understanding for enrichment.
- This role requires close collaboration with the middle school humanities teachers and a commitment to helping students develop confidence as readers, writers, and thinkers.
Responsibilities include:
- Design and facilitate humanities workshop sessions aligned with core coursework in ELA, Social Studies, and Religion
- Support students in developing strong reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking skills
- Provide targeted support and enrichment through differentiated instruction
- Confer with students and provide feedback on writing, organization, and analytical thinking
- Use assessment and observation to identify skill gaps and adjust instruction
- Collaborate closely with humanities teachers to ensure instructional alignment
- Foster a classroom culture that encourages intellectual curiosity and thoughtful dialogue
- Utilize technology and digital tools to support learning and writing development
- Contribute to the broader middle school program and school community
Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience preferred
- Teaching credential (or working toward one)
- Strong background in literacy instruction and writing development
- Experience differentiating instruction for a range of learners
- Strong classroom management and instructional clarity
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Comfort integrating technology into instruction
- Willingness to reflect, adapt, and grow professionally
- Preferred qualifications include experience with writing workshop, literacy intervention, or interdisciplinary humanities instruction.
Benefits
Notre Dame Academy values its educators and provides strong leadership support, meaningful professional development, and opportunities for growth within the school community.
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Salary range: $62,700 – $97,900 depending on experience
- Health and retirement benefits
- Professional growth opportunities
- Collaborative and mission-driven faculty community
To learn more about our school community, visit www.ndaes.org or follow @ndaeknights on Instagram.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
- A brief 2–3 sentence response to the following question: What about Notre Dame Academy’s approach to teaching and learning resonates most with you?
- Materials should be sent to: jobsearch@ndaes.org
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
Notre Dame Academy (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles, CA 90064
jobsearch@ndaes.org