What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle and Upper Level Spanish Long Term Substitute (2026 2027 school year) position at NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY SCHOOL?
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 Language Department for the 2026 - 2027 school year. This position will involve teaching sections of Middle Level and/or Upper Level Spanish.
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 3-month position are August 20th to November 6th (as well as attending new employee orientation August 17, 18 & 19, 2026).
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Spanish classes to Middle and Upper Level (Grades 7 – 9).
- Work collaboratively with members of the Language Department on developing/improving curriculum.
- Participate in ongoing professional development.
- Participate in the school community with other duties as assigned, such as advisory.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish or related field required.
- Masters degree in Education, Language or related field preferred
- Maryland State Teacher Certification and demonstrated expertise in the teaching of foreign language preferred.
- A passion for teaching foreign language to middle and/or high school students.
- Ability to integrate technology effectively into instruction.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the Language Department and the NDP community.
- A commitment to Notre Dame Preparatory School’s mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and practice of social justice.
Interested candidates may apply online at: https://www.notredameprep.com/employment.
Long-term substitute daily rate is $160.00 per day.
All prospective employees must be able to adequately clear a State & Federal background check as well as the Maryland HB486 Child Safety background check.
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
Notre Dame Preparatory School educates and empowers girls to become women who transform the world. As a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12, Notre Dame Prep inspires students to pursue academic excellence, spiritual growth and the practice of justice. Infused with the spirit of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, the NDP community strives to answer God’s call “…to act justly, to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Consistent with all applicable laws, Notre Dame Preparatory School will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases prohibited by law, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job.
All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid job qualifications will be required.
Salary : $160