Employment
Employment Opportunities
Notre Dame Regional High School is seeking passionate, mission-driven educators to join our faculty. We are a Catholic high school committed to forming young men and women academically, spiritually, and personally in a community rooted in faith, dignity, and high expectations. Relationships matter at Notre Dame. We believe strong schools are built on presence, trust, and a shared commitment to treating every person as a son or daughter of Christ. We are part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield - Cape Girardeau.
Faculty & Staff
We are currently accepting applications for several teaching opportunities for the upcoming school year. As we plan ahead and continue to strengthen our academic programming, we are hiring for the following confirmed positions:
School Counselor
We are seeking a School Counselor who sees this role as both a profession and a calling—someone who builds meaningful relationships, supports students through both challenges and growth, and partners closely with families, faculty, and administration to support the whole child.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate content area or a related field
- Appropriate school counseling certification/licensure, or the ability and willingness to obtain licensure
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
Social Studies Teacher
We are seeking a Social Studies educator who values thoughtful discussion, historical understanding, and civic responsibility, and who builds strong relationships while maintaining high expectations with grace.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate content area or a related field
- Missouri teaching certification or the ability and willingness to obtain certification
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
Physics Teacher
We are seeking a Physics educator who values clear instruction, problem-solving, and curiosity—someone who challenges students academically while supporting them with consistency, patience, and care.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate content area or a related field
- Missouri teaching certification or the ability and willingness to obtain certification
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
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In addition, due to internal staffing flexibility and program growth, additional opportunities may be available in the following subject areas:
Theology
We are seeking a Theology educator who values thoughtful discussion, faith formation, and inquiry—someone who guides students in understanding Church teaching while supporting them with consistency, compassion, and care.
We are seeking a Theology educator who values thoughtful discussion, faith formation, and inquiry—someone who guides students in understanding Church teaching while supporting them with consistency, compassion, and care.
Minimum Qualifications
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
- Good understanding of Catholic doctrine, tradition, and moral teaching.
- Catechist certification or a willingness to obtain Catechist certification as required by the diocese.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
- Good understanding of Catholic doctrine, tradition, and moral teaching.
- Catechist certification or a willingness to obtain Catechist certification as required by the diocese.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
Spanish III, IV, V
We are seeking a Spanish educator who values clear communication, language development, and cultural awareness—someone who challenges students academically while fostering confidence and engagement in the classroom.
We are seeking a Spanish educator who values clear communication, language development, and cultural awareness—someone who challenges students academically while fostering confidence and engagement in the classroom.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate content area or a related field
- Master’s degree strongly preferred, with the ability to teach dual-enrollment courses or dual credit courses for students seeking university credit hours
- Missouri teaching certification or the ability and willingness to obtain certification
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
- Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate content area or a related field
- Master’s degree strongly preferred, with the ability to teach dual-enrollment courses or dual credit courses for students seeking university credit hours
- Missouri teaching certification or the ability and willingness to obtain certification
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
Special Education
We are seeking a Special Education teacher to provide instruction and interventions for high school students with a variety of learning needs - someone who communicates effectively with students, families, and teachers to facilitate individual learning plans.
We are seeking a Special Education teacher to provide instruction and interventions for high school students with a variety of learning needs - someone who communicates effectively with students, families, and teachers to facilitate individual learning plans.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate content area or a related field
- Missouri teaching certification or the ability and willingness to obtain certification
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficient and confident in assisting with both high school level math and communication arts
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
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- Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate content area or a related field
- Missouri teaching certification or the ability and willingness to obtain certification
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficient and confident in assisting with both high school level math and communication arts
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
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Qualified candidates interested in any of these areas are encouraged to apply. Final teaching assignments will be determined based on certifications, experience and institutional needs. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and professional references to Principal Paul Unterreiner by February 9, 2026, at paulunterreiner@notredamecape.org.
Coaching
Boys Soccer Head Coach
Notre Dame Regional High School is accepting applications for a boys head soccer coach. Candidates should submit a coaching and teaching resume (if applicable), along with a cover letter and references. Teaching positions are available based on qualifications. Materials should be sent to Principal Paul Unterreiner at paulunterreiner@notredamecape.org by February 23, 2026.
Prospective Employee Interest List
As part of our long-term planning, Notre Dame is building a five-year database of exceptional educators across all subject areas, coaches and staff. This interest list is about ensuring we continue hiring the very best so our students thrive well into the future. If you’d like to be considered for future opportunities, please email Principal Paul Unterreiner at paulunterreiner@notredamecape.org with:
- Subject area(s) and anticipated timeline (1–5 years)
- Resume or brief background
- Short statement on your fit with our Catholic, student-focused mission
Our mission is to provide a Catholic education that develops each student’s mind, body, and spirit, centered in the teaching mission of Jesus Christ so that when you give us your child, we shall return you an apostle
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