Science Lab Manager
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 Science Program
Notre Dame High School has a college preparatory science curriculum, with a strong Advanced Placement and Honors program. In addition to exposing students to a background in science that will enable them to function as effective citizens in a world that is scientifically and technologically oriented, the team provides a supportive atmosphere so that each student is encouraged to question, draw and act on their own conclusions. The program includes opportunities for students to deepen their interest through the Independent Science Research Program.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to work with student lab interns and to supervise their role in the school’s labs
- Supports lab set up for a department of 6 teachers
- Setup and strike all science labs and demonstrations
- Preparation of materials and solutions for science labs
- Order chemicals and consumable supplies for labs, maintain lab equipment
- General lab cleaning and maintenance
- Periodic research assistance
- Manage chemical inventory and waste
- Maintenance of safety certifications
- Supports the mission of the school and the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame de Namur Learning Community
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Previous lab management and safety experience
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
- Welcomes working collaboratively in a team environment with department
Terms of Employment:
- Part-Time afternoons, non-exempt position, 20 hours per week