Mandarin Teacher at Notre Dame High School - Sherman Oaks

About the Employer

Notre Dame High School, a Catholic, college preparatory school in the Holy Cross tradition, educates the hearts and minds of students who are diverse in talent, ethnicity, and society. As a faith community, Notre Dame strives to provide each student with a rich academic background, an appropriate sense of self, an opportunity for growth, a commitment to family, community, nation, and world, and a respect for the spiritual dignity of all persons. Notre Dame faculty are expected to be men and women of integrity and able to espouse Catholic, Holy Cross, and Notre Dame mission values that will set a positive example for all students.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Mandarin teaching position is a full-time exempt role reporting to the Modern & Classical Language Department Chair, and the Administrative Team of the Principal and Vice Principals. This position requires teaching four classes each semester, which may include multiple preps, as well as being available for a school-wide tutoring period 2-3 times each week. Teachers are also expected to dedicate time outside regular school hours for essential responsibilities such as grading papers, lesson planning, attending department and faculty meetings, and participating in school-wide events. Guided by our Holy Cross mission, we believe teaching is not just a job but a vocation. We expect our educators to support students by caring about their well-being both inside and outside the classroom. This includes occasionally attending events such as athletic games, theater productions, or other school-related activities to show encouragement and build community. Evening and weekend commitments may include Open House events, admissions activities, curriculum nights, and department-specific workshops. Additional responsibilities include assisting with admissions interviews and fulfilling other department-related duties as needed. Teachers are expected to be on campus on all designated days during the school year, which runs from August to mid-June, from 7:45am to 3:15pm Tuesday to Friday, and 4:15pm on Mondays.

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