Careers at SJND

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School is a co-educational, Catholic parish high school located in the heart of residential Alameda, just minutes from downtown Oakland. SJND offers academic excellence and moral development to its diverse and talented 450 students. The 65 staff members are dedicated to the development of confident, open-minded, effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship and service. The school educates future leaders in a supportive and challenging environment.

We are currently seeking to hire Academic Coaches for our on-campus Academic Support cohort at SJND. The primary responsibility of Academic Coaches is to supervise and maintain a safe academic environment for students who will attend classes virtually while being monitored in a classroom. Prospective Academic Coaches have a desire to work with students who struggle academically and are in need of additional support. Major responsibilities include content tutoring, monitoring student progress, supervising students during school hours, communicating student progress with the Counseling Department, and mentoring students to be academically successful at SJND. The position seeking to be filled is 8:30am-3:00 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage a classroom of 12-15 students.

• Excellent organizational, time management, multi-tasking and follow-through skills.

• Thorough knowledge of computer skills, including email, Internet, and other web-based programs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to provide content tutoring

• Ability to work from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, from January (TBD) through May 2021.

Compensation:

• $20/hr

To Apply:

Please contact Mrs. Jessica Park, Assistant Principal of Academics, at jpark@sjnd.org. Find out more about our school at www.sjnd.org. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage diverse candidates to join our community. 

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School is a co-educational, Catholic parish high school located in the heart of residential Alameda, just minutes from downtown Oakland. SJND offers academic excellence and moral development to its diverse and talented 450 students. The 65 staff members are dedicated to the development of confident, open-minded, effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship and service. The school educates future leaders in a supportive and challenging environment.

We are currently seeking to hire classroom proctors for our on-campus hybrid learning program at SJND. The primary responsibility of classroom proctors is to supervise and maintain a safe academic environment for students who will attend classes live while the instructor teaches remotely. Major responsibilities include the facilitation of class on behalf of the instructor, managing classroom technology during class time, content tutoring, monitoring student progress, supervising students during school hours, and communicating student progress with the Instructor. Full-time and part-time positions available between the hours of 8:30am-3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage a classroom of 12-15 students.

• Excellent organizational, time management, multi-tasking and follow-through skills.

• Thorough knowledge of computer skills, including email, Internet, and other web-based programs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to provide content tutoring

Compensation:

• $20/hr

To Apply:

Please contact Mrs. Jessica Park, Assistant Principal of Academics, at jpark@sjnd.org. Find out more about our school at www.sjnd.org. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage diverse candidates to join our community.

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School is a co-educational Catholic parish high school located in the heart of residential Alameda, just minutes from downtown Oakland. SJND offers academic excellence and moral development to its diverse and talented 450 students. The 65 staff members are dedicated to the development of confident, open-minded, effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship and service. The school educates future leaders in a supportive and challenging environment.

Position: The vice principal promotes positive collaboration between students, faculty, and staff, while simultaneously fostering an environment of excellence, creativity, and achievement in all areas that they oversee. As a participating member of the school’s Leadership Team, the vice principal implements school policies and practices at all levels of the school’s operations. Specifically, the vice principal advises the Principal regarding the supervision of instruction, counseling, discipline, and academic, and co-curricular programs. In all matters, the vice principal demonstrates outstanding management and leadership skills, supports the school’s mission statement, and models the highest standards of professional and collegial conduct.

Vice Principal Responsibilities:

• Actively fosters the Catholic identity of the school by promoting Catholic values and service; nurturing the faith formation and spirituality of faculty, staff, and students; working with the Campus Minister; and serving as a member of the adult faith formation committee.

• Supports and participates in all aspects of the school’s strategic planning processes.

• Serves as a liaison between supervising faculty/staff and the office of the principal.

• Meets regularly with the principal.

• Designs and coordinates professional development for faculty/staff; student and teacher orientations; and student award ceremonies, including graduation.

• Coordinates the interviewing and hiring of new teachers and staff members.

• Oversees budget for all supervising departments and provides budget recommendations for program and campus needs.

• Represents the interests of the school to Diocesan and other associations (in consultation with the principal). 

• Attends other school committee meetings, including acting as a representative for the principal when required.

• Oversees the counseling department, including personal/academic counseling, college counseling program, and learning services program.

• Supervises the dean of academics in the implementation of curriculum design, teacher/staff evaluation, faculty/staff professional development, and student academic affairs. 

• Assists the dean of students in facilitating partnership with students, parents, and teachers regarding issues regarding student behavior and school climate.

• Supports and assists the dean of students and director of student activities with supervision of co-curricular activities.

• Serves as a member of the Policy and Planning Committee of the Board of Trustees and attends all necessary Board of Trustee meetings. 

• Facilitates or leads new committees as needed.

• Assists the principal and director of enrollment management with student enrollment and withdrawal data analysis. 

• Updates, edits, and coordinates submissions to the school calendar and the student/parent handbook (in partnership with the director of student activities and the dean of students).

• Oversees and coordinates the ongoing WCEA (Western Catholic Educational Association)/WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation process.

• Manages academic technology design and use.

• Assists with admissions events as needed.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in leading and promoting Catholic values and supporting the ideals of the school’s mission.

• Experience as a proven problem solver, critical thinker, and change agent who can adapt to new situations and challenges with determination and a positive outlook.

• Proven success in training, managing, and mentoring individuals and groups. 

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• Experience in conflict resolution and an ability to manage uncomfortable conversations. 

• Public speaking, including facilitating and speaking on behalf of an organization both to large and small groups.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously.

• Willing and able to provide advice and counsel on sensitive matters of importance with respect to the school, and to address complex issues in a variety of settings.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact comfortably with a variety of people.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to promote a vision and plan to others, and see through practical execution of that plan.

• Organizational and computer skills and ability to adapt to an ever-changing technological environment.

• Experience as a classroom educator.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required; advanced degree(s) or administrative credential preferred.

• Minimum three years experience in education.

 

Start Date: July 1, 2021

Compensation/Benefits: Competitive salary with benefits which include medical, dental, and visual health benefits as well as pension and retirement plans. 

To Apply:

Submit the following materials as separate PDF attachments in one email to the SJND Search Committee at hiring@sjnd.org. Please use the subject line “Vice Principal” in your email.

• Cover letter expressing your interest and fit for leading Saint Joseph Notre Dame; 

• Current resume that includes dates for all degrees, certifications, and experience;

• Statement of educational philosophy

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage diverse candidates to join our community.

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School is a co-educational Catholic parish high school located in the heart of residential Alameda, just minutes from downtown Oakland. SJND offers academic excellence and moral development to its diverse and talented 450 students. The 65 staff members are dedicated to the development of confident, open-minded, effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship and service. The school educates future leaders in a supportive and challenging environment.

Position:

We are currently seeking a full-time director of equity and justice. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and experienced professional who desires to oversee the integrated, collaborative implementation of the school’s goals for equity and justice using curricular, co-curricular, and community programs for students, faculty, staff, administrators, and parents. Serving as a resource, guide, strategic planner, and leader, the director of equity and justice will report directly to and provide professional assistance to the principal in fostering and ensuring the school’s mission.     

Major Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of the school’s Leadership Team and the leader of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, and partners with the Student Advisory Council. 

• Serves as a leader, advisor, advocate for change, and resource who is dedicated to  ensuring that the school’s values are integrated into its programs and activities.

• Partners with the Campus Ministry Department to make connections between the school’s Catholic values and equity and justice initiatives. 

• Partners with our student leaders to build upon current equity initiatives and enhance the student culture at SJND.

• Collaborates closely with members of the Leadership Team, Student Life Team, and academic department chairs. 

• Provides strategic leadership and accountability in developing and implementing programs and initiatives that meet the school’s long-term goals, mission, and Strategic Plan. 

• Leads the design of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, focusing on equipping them with skills to lead their classrooms, departments, and programs.

• Moderates and coordinates programs for educating our community—including faculty, staff, students, and parents—about issues related to DEI.

• Creates an assessment system for the school’s goals and outcomes, tracks results and efficacy, and communicates the results school-wide. 

• Partners with administration to recruit, welcome, and retain both faculty/staff and families from diverse backgrounds. 

• Helps coordinate events and learning opportunities with the Student Life team, such as retreats and assemblies.  

• Partners with the dean of students to analyze discipline data and collaborate in designing and implementing restorative practices, processes, and systems. 

• Works with the Communications and Marketing Department to publicize events, educational opportunities, and workshops for students, faculty/staff, and parents, as well as use our website and social media to highlight work pertaining to equity and justice. 

• Serves as a liaison between the school and outside organizations in order to support our efforts to serve our local community, as well as support our outreach, admissions, marketing, and recruitment programs.

• Works with our Pilot Parents program to provide educational and community support for current parents. 

• In partnership with members of the administration, assists with budget allocation decisions about scholarships, tuition assistance, and student programing. 

• Teaches a course, or components of a course, when deemed necessary. 

This position will also be responsible for special projects and additional responsibilities as needed and as determined by the principal. 

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in conflict resolution and an ability to manage uncomfortable conversations that may arise when addressing issues of race and other disparities.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• Ability to research, identify, and implement best practices for accessibility and inclusion.

• Experience as a proven problem solver, critical thinker, and change agent who can adapt to new situations and challenges with determination and a positive outlook.

• Understanding of the principles and practices of equity analysis program development and implementation. 

• Public speaking, including facilitating and speaking on behalf of an organization in both large and small settings.

• Success in training, managing, and mentoring a motivated group. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously.

• Willing and able to provide advice and counsel on sensitive matters of importance with respect to the school, and to address complex issues in a variety of settings.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate comfortably with a variety of people.

• Ability to promote a vision and plan to others, and see through practical execution of that plan.

• Organizational and computer skills and ability to adapt to an ever-changing technological environment.

• Preferred, but not required: Experience as a classroom educator.

• Bachelor's Degree. 

• Minimum three years experience.

 

Start Date: July 1, 2021

Compensation/Benefits: Competitive salary with benefits which include medical, dental, and visual health benefits as well as pension and retirement plans. 

 

To Apply:

Submit the following materials as separate PDF attachments in one email to the SJND Search Committee at hiring@sjnd.org. Please use the subject line “Director of Equity and Justice” in your email. 

• Cover letter expressing your interest and fit for leading equity and justice work at Saint Joseph Notre Dame; 

• Current resume that includes dates for all degrees, certifications, and experience;

• A statement describing your value of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and how you would exhibit these values at Saint Joseph Notre Dame.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage diverse candidates to join our community.