Careers

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All positions are currently filled. 
Thank you for your interest in working at Lacordaire Academy! Please check this page periodically for future employment opportunities and updates.
 
Teaching at Lacordaire
Desired candidates interested in joining our teaching team will be individuals who:
 
  • Uphold the mission, beliefs and values of the Academy and the Dominican spirit
  • Engage joyfully in their work
  • Value and celebrate diversity and commit to creating a sense of belonging for all
  • Be committed to lifelong learning for students and self, and seek ongoing opportunities for professional growth
  • Exhibit flexibility, initiative, motivation, and the ability to be a team player
  • Support and develop a challenging, innovative, and engaging curriculum
  • Collaborate with the evaluation and design of department curriculum
  • Apply knowledge of best practices in instruction, assessment, & classroom management
  • Strive to create a supportive and inclusive classroom culture
  • Identify and support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs
  • Contribute to community building by serving as a student advisor and activity moderator
  • Actively collaborate, seek partnerships, and communicate effectively with all constituents
  • Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonnel, and communication skills
  • Maintain a spirit of humor and compassion

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.

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  • Employee Benefits

    Lacordaire Academy is a special place to work and grow as a professional. We value the work and dedication of our teachers, staff, and administrators, and as a result are continually seeking ways to acknowledge and recognize them.
     
    Full time employee benefits include, but are not limited to:
    • Small class sizes in a supportive, faith based environment
    • Life & AD&D Insurance
    • Health and Dental Coverage
    • 403B plan options with employer contributions
    • Tuition remission for children
    • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
    • Opportunities to engage in professional development
    • Working in the beautiful township of Montclair, easily accessible by train and bus lines, and located off of many major highways, the area has lots to offer including entertainment, dining, shopping, culture, arts, nature, and more!
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.

Contact

155 Lorraine Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
(973)-744-1156
info@lacordaire.net

Our Mission

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