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  • Science & Biology Teacher

    POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
     
    Lacordaire Academy, a Catholic independent PreK to 12 school, is currently seeking a full-time Science instructor for the 2025-2026 school year for our Middle and Upper School, grades 5-12. Courses include 7th Grade Life Science and 9th Grade Biology. 

    Applicants must have a desire and willingness to support the mission of Lacordaire Academy. Applicants should send 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
    • Candidates with AP experience or willingness to teach AP preferred

    *Qualified candidates may be considered for the role of Curriculum Chair.

    Salary range for this position is $45,000-$65,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and certifications. The Curriculum Chair position includes an additional stipend. As a full time teaching position, an employee benefits package is included with this position.
  • Leave Replacement Math Teacher

    Lacordaire Academy, a Catholic independent PreK to 12 school, is currently seeking a short term leave replacement Math instructor for the 2025-2026 school year for our Middle and Upper School, grades 5-12. Courses include Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II and 5th grade Math.
    Start Date: April 13, 2026 through early June

    Applicants must have a desire and willingness to support the mission of Lacordaire Academy. Applicants should send resume, cover letter and copies of certifications to the Associate Head of School, Suzanne Bilicska, at sbilicska@lacordaire.net.

    Qualifications: 
    • State Department of Education Certification
    • Degree in math, math education, or a related field
    • Ability to effectively teach a variety of math courses, incorporate critical thinking and problem solving strategies, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
    • Passion for mathematics and ability to apply mathematical concepts to today’s world
    • 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
  • Leave Replacement Science Teacher

    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 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

Take the Next Step: 

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.
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.

Our Mission

Empowering students to become confident decision makers and responsible leaders in a community of belonging, rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition