A Learning Community
Notre Dame High School, San Jose is the center for women’s leadership in Silicon Valley and has provided an exceptional Catholic college preparatory education for young women since 1851. The school's mission is guided by the teachings of Saint Julie Billiart, the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, with a strong focus on social justice to create lifelong learners, spiritual seekers, justice advocates and community leaders. Our mission, summarized by the words of Saint Julie Billiart, is to “teach them what they need to know for life.”
The Program
The Campus Ministry and Religious Studies cohort provides essential programming and curriculum in student formation that promotes a Catholic in the 21st century commitment to spiritual discernment, multi-faith dialogue, and justice advocacy.
Through Notre Dame’s Education for Justice and Leadership initiative, Campus Ministry team members develop deliberate pastoral connections to accompany diverse students and partner in an integrated curricular and program design across a variety of departments to develop women of impact.
Responsibilities:
Provide pastoral leadership for mission aligned spiritual programs, including
liturgy, retreats, and ongoing spiritual development
Provide leadership formation and ministerial training to students, faculty/staff and parents/guardians participating in spiritual programs
Offer pastoral support and offerings for spiritual wellness, prayer, and reflection practices
Support all aspects of Mission and Ministry initiatives and Campus Ministry programs as needed
Serve as a teacher for religious studies or mentoring program, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters in Theology, Divinity, Religious Studies or ministry related field; previous Catholic campus ministry and/or education experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in Catholic theology, liturgy, faith formation (including Confirmation preparation), spiritual practices (retreats, pastoral care, prayer/discernment), and ministry training for high school students
Demonstrated experience with and commitment to adolescent spirituality, women’s leadership, equity/inclusion, interfaith dialogue, and social justice praxis preferred. High school classroom teaching preferred
Practicing Catholic preferred
Our Commitment
In alignment with our mission and hallmarks, Notre Dame High School, San Jose is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and collaborative community. We value and honor the contributions of all communities, and especially Black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) and other underrepresented communities. This commitment starts with our faculty & staff and in our working environment. As part of an ongoing initiative, our hiring process reflects our commitment to center race, equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout our institutional culture and practices. We encourage individuals who come from historically underrepresented communities and those who value equitable practices in education to apply.
Terms of Employment:
• 2023-24 academic year
• Annual renewable contract
• Competitive compensation package
• Full-Time position