Employment

Need to fill this full time position immediately for Fall 2024.
Reports to: Principal

Mission:
Dominican Academy, a Catholic secondary school for young women, is dedicated to academic excellence and community building through study, prayer, and action. In the tradition of St. Dominic, our intellectual and spiritual program guides and challenges students to seek truth and justice in their world and to make meaningful contributions to society.

Overview: 
Dominican Academy, in the Archdiocese of New York, seeks a full-time Chemistry teacher for the academic year 2024-2025. Our dedicated faculty and staff work tirelessly to facilitate students' success. Students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences to form a community of motivated and compassionate leaders, who want to make a positive change in our world. Each year 100% of our graduates attend top-tier colleges and universities. Potential candidates should be aligned with the school’s mission and commitment to developing each student’s mind, body, heart, and spirit both inside and outside the classroom. 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Mastery of content areas including but not limited to: Chemistry (10th grade) and AP Chemistry (11th Grade)
• Facilitate and supervise homeroom, study and lunch periods, as needed.
• Participate in faculty, grade-level and department meetings.
• Desire to serve as club moderator, religious retreat and trip chaperone (additional stipends provided).

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (chemistry, science, etc.) field. 
• Master’s degree in education or related field preferred. 
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years full-time teaching experience, preferably high school. 
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration. 
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (ex: Google Classroom) preferred. 
• Attentiveness to the social-emotional-mental needs of high school students. 
• Willingness and desire to mentor students. 
• A passion for curriculum design, innovation, and ongoing professional development. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and colleagues.
• Ability to teach chemistry courses.

How to Apply: 
Applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to principal@dominicanacademy.org. Subject line should include the candidate’s name and the position of interest. All materials should be addressed to Dr. Leslie Poole Petit, Principal. 

Dominican Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring staff of diverse backgrounds. Our school promotes respect for individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other state or federally protected classification.

Annual Salary Range: $57,110 to $79,752- commensurate with teaching experience and education

Dominican Academy (D.A.) is the only all-honors Catholic College Preparatory High School for Girls in NY State. D.A. has been educating young women in the Catholic tradition of Saint Dominic since 1897. It offers a rigorous academic program distinguished by a firm commitment to values of truth, integrity, study, community, service, and prayer. Sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, D.A. challenges and empowers intelligent young women to become spiritual, intellectual, moral, and socially responsible leaders in a global society.

Position Overview
The Grant Writer reports to the Executive Director of Development (EDD). Working closely with the EDD, the Grant Writer will research, write, prepare, and submit compelling grant proposals to support scholarships, current and future academic programs, and the operational budget at Dominican Academy. This is a part-time position.

Grant Writer Responsibilities:
•    Identify grant funding opportunities. 
•    Write, submit, and manage grant proposals and award reports.
•    Work independently, be able to work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
•    Maintain proficient knowledge of Dominican Academy’s history and programs.
•    Develop relationships with funders and collaborate with the D.A. department and program chairs. 
•    Furnish prospective funders with supporting documents.
•    Collaborate with the EDD to send grantors D.A. newsletters/media highlights and promote on-site tours.

Grant Writer Requirements:
•    Bachelor's degree in English, marketing, communication, or related fields.
•    3-5 years of grant writing experience with proven successes.
•    Proficient understanding or belief in Catholic (Dominican) education, including the values of study, community, service, prayer, and diversity.
•    To ensure success, you must write well, be proficient in fundraising methods, and be committed to the Dominican Academy's mission. 
•    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
•    Strong people skills. 
•    Excellent organizational skills.
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant computer systems.
•    Outstanding multitasking abilities.

Application Process
Please send a cover letter that expresses the qualities or experience you possess that make you fit for this position and a current resume that includes dates for degrees, certifications, and experience to llopez@dominicanacademy.org. The subject line should include the candidate’s name and the position of interest. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will occur immediately if selected. The position will be filled shortly thereafter.

Dominican Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring staff from diverse backgrounds. Our school promotes respect for individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other state or federally-protected classification.