Job Description:
The High School Journalism and Publications Teacher oversees four courses, each dedicated to equipping students with the storytelling, design, and leadership skills needed to produce award-winning publications. The course load includes:

• Introduction to Journalism and Storytelling (co-taught with an English instructor)
• Graphic Design (focused on layout, typography, and digital design using Adobe tools)
• Le Journal (student-led news magazine staff)
• Le Flambeau (yearbook production team)

This teacher will guide students in journalistic writing, visual communication, ethical reporting, and collaborative production. They serve as the faculty advisor for both Le Journal and Le Flambeau, helping students meet deadlines, refine their creative vision, and uphold high standards for editorial excellence. Both publications have earned national recognition, including Pacemaker nominations and awards from the National Scholastic Press Association.
This position offers opportunities to explore new directions for digital media and web-based publication. In addition to the structured school schedule, the teacher supports occasional Saturday work sessions (with schedule flexibility to accommodate these).

Sion educators thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation, reflection, and relationships. Teachers are encouraged to design engaging, student-centered learning opportunities and to contribute to a dynamic academic culture that empowers young women to lead with purpose and confidence.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS 

• Commitment to the mission and values of Notre Dame de Sion, including its Catholic and interfaith identity.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Graphic Design, Communication, English, or a related field.
• Experience working with high school students and leading student-led teams or clubs.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience with Walsworth yearbook tools strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of publication cycles, digital storytelling, visual literacy, and editorial standards.
• Ability to motivate student writers and designers, provide constructive feedback, and foster a creative newsroom environment.
• Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Receptive to feedback and committed to ongoing professional growth.
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms used in scholastic journalism is a plus.
• Must hold or be willing to maintain credentials aligned with ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States) or other accrediting bodies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a classroom, lab, and digital production setting with a variety of deadlines and student interactions.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, and squat.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled environment.
• Occasionally work outside standard school hours, including
• Saturday publication session and yearbook completion in May/June.

Notre Dame de Sion is an equal opportunity employer. Complete job listing on website.