What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCIENCE TEACHER - LEAVE REPLACEMENT position at New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)?
Lacordaire Academy is an independent Catholic school, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. The Academy has a long standing legacy of excellence in curriculum and community, serving a diverse student population of students in our coed PreK through 8 and our all girls 9th through 12th grade. Guided by our mission, we aim to develop critical and innovative thinkers who are empowered and equipped to be global citizens of strong moral character.
We are in need of some talented individuals to join our school community for the 2025-2026 academic year. For information regarding openings, please see the descriptions below.
Lacordaire Academy values all employees and candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences and perspectives they bring to our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Interested applicants should forward their resume, cover letter, and copy of certifications to the Associate Head of School, Suzanne Bilicska, at sbilicska@lacordaire.net.
SCIENCE TEACHER - LEAVE REPLACEMENT
Lacordaire Academy, a Catholic independent PreK to 12 school, is currently seeking a long-term leave replacement Science instructor for the 2025-2026 school year for our Middle and Upper School, grades 5-12. Courses taught include Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science, and the timeframe is mid-February through early June.
Applicants must have a desire and willingness to support the mission of Lacordaire Academy. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the Associate Head of School, Suzanne Bilicska, at sbilicska@lacordaire.net.
Qualifications
We are in need of some talented individuals to join our school community for the 2025-2026 academic year. For information regarding openings, please see the descriptions below.
Lacordaire Academy values all employees and candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences and perspectives they bring to our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Interested applicants should forward their resume, cover letter, and copy of certifications to the Associate Head of School, Suzanne Bilicska, at sbilicska@lacordaire.net.
SCIENCE TEACHER - LEAVE REPLACEMENT
Lacordaire Academy, a Catholic independent PreK to 12 school, is currently seeking a long-term leave replacement Science instructor for the 2025-2026 school year for our Middle and Upper School, grades 5-12. Courses taught include Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science, and the timeframe is mid-February through early June.
Applicants must have a desire and willingness to support the mission of Lacordaire Academy. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the Associate Head of School, Suzanne Bilicska, at sbilicska@lacordaire.net.
Qualifications
- State Department of Education Certification (preferred, not required)
- Degree in a science-related field and a strong scientific background
- Experience and passion for working with students of varying age ranges
- Ability to effectively teach a variety of courses, incorporate critical thinking and problem-solving strategies, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Knowledge and application of best practices in instruction and classroom management
- Experience in a classroom setting as a teacher preferred