Employment

Posted February 2, 2021

Stone Ridge is seeking a Full Time Upper School Fine Arts Teacher to begin on August 19, 2021. 

The Upper School Visual Arts Teacher is responsible for teaching fine arts in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.

Possessing strong knowledge of studio drawing and painting, printmaking, and mixed media, s/he teaches Foundations of Studio Art and prepares student artwork for school exhibitions. Working closely with colleagues in the Visual Arts Department and throughout the Upper School, s/he creates and updates plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum. S/he actively collaborates with Learning Strategists, Librarians, Educational Technologists, and the counseling staff to develop strategies to support all students. S/he attends all faculty and employee meetings and maintains good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports and responses to parents’ inquiries.

The ideal candidate has experience in independent and/or Catholic school. S/he has taught high school fine arts and experience integrating modern media into traditional studio art practices. The ideal candidate will teach 2D art (drawing and paining) and introduce students to concepts of 3D art.  S/he develops, in students, both an appreciation of fine arts and the ability to develop portfolios as they pursue further studies.

An early career candidate is encouraged to apply, especially if s/he has an interest in refining the pedagogy, career, and profession of education. Compensation includes salary commensurate with experience.

Requirements and Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or Art education
● Master’s degree preferred
● Familiarity with and/or experience teaching the model of Understanding by Design
● A collaborative spirit and excellent computer skills

The ideal candidate is an anti-racist educator who has experience teaching visual art in independent and/or Catholic schools or in public and/or charter schools.S/he possesses a degree in the subject area or a related field. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the online application below. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager, all in PDF format.

Posted February 11, 2021

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School Biology teacher to begin work in August 2021.

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 700 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

The Upper School Biology teacher is responsible for teaching upper level biology courses that emphasize hands-on learning and inquiry-based labs. In addition, the teacher would be responsible for one section of a second year biology elective or a core chemistry course. In alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education and working closely with colleagues in the Science Department and throughout the Upper School, s/he creates and updates plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum. S/he actively collaborates with Learning Strategists, Educational Technologists, and the Counseling staff to develop strategies to support all students. S/he attends all faculty and employee meetings, participates in the Social Action Program, serves as a student Advisor, fulfills other faculty duties, and maintains good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports and responses to parents’ inquiries. 

Requirements and Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has experience teaching biology, and preferably chemistry or anatomy, in independent and/or Catholic schools and possesses a degree in one of the subject areas or a related field. 
• S/he has a track record of successful teaching, a capacity for working with a range of learning abilities, and experience integrating appropriate educational technologies into her/his teaching.
• S/he is familiar with a STEAM approach to curriculum, the Next Generation Science Standards for education, and Understanding by Design. 
• S/he demonstrates a desire to innovate, strong writing and communication skills, a capacity for organization and follow-through, creativity, and flexibility.

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.  

The ideal candidate is an anti-racist educator who has experience teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should complete the application below. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, Human Resources Manager, all in PDF format.

Updated February 10, 2021

Stone Ridge is seeking a Director of Educational Technology (EdTech) and Innovation to begin July, 2021. 
 
The Director of EdTech and Innovation, reporting to the Head of School, provides whole-school leadership on all technology and innovation initiatives. S/he will maintain current and ongoing EdTech initiatives such as the device programs, professional development, K-12 technology course oversight, understanding global technology trends, the School’s virtual learning program etc. S/he will work collaboratively with many stakeholders to plan for and execute the technology strategic initiatives outlined by the school. The Director of EdTech and Innovation will oversee the work of the Middle and Upper School educational technologists as well as the IT Department in order to create consistency and to make pedagogically-centered decisions. S/he will also serve to support the divisions in EdTech work by providing professional development, team-teaching, and supporting the efforts to integrate technology where appropriate. S/he will serve as a member of the School’s Management Team and work with all faculty and staff to ensure that the program and operations reflect the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education as best practices in technology and pedagogy. The Director of EdTech and Innovation will demonstrate a commitment to the Goals and Criteria through a professional and caring demeanor. 

The ideal candidate has experience in independent and/or Catholic school and possesses an advanced degree in a related field. S/he exhibits a passion for and love of adult education, virtual/hybrid learning, familiarity with trends in educational technology and social media; experience in robotics, coding, and computer science are desired skills. S/he demonstrates a collaborative spirit, a good sense of humor, excellent communication skills, and flexibility.

Position responsibilities: 
General

• Provide oversight and guidance on EdTech/Innovation mission and vision for the EdTech and IT team
• Provide oversight and collaboration of school wide EdTech/Innovation events and projects (through current and ongoing programs as well as the new strategic initiatives)
• Coordinate collaboration between EdTech and IT team
• Present Stone Ridge’s EdTech work and growth to stakeholders (board, parents, faculty, larger community
• Conduct informal and formal research within EdTech and Innovatio
• Collaborate and coordinate with divisional Heads on technology integration in classroom initiatives
• Collaborate and coordinate with faculty on STEM, STEAM and Maker Movement initiatives and projects
• Serve on the Management Team to guide and lead the EdTech and Innovation mission within Stone Ridge’s goals and vision
• Provide professional development for the Management Team
• Support and maintain the virtual learning and teaching program
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Essential skills and experience: 
• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Teaching Experience 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills 
• Sense of humor 

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate is an anti-racist educator who has experience leading an EdTech department in independent and/or Catholic schools or in public and/or public charter schools. S/he possesses a degree in the subject area or a related field. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented  backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the online employment application via the Stone Ridge website. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Courtney Perna, HR Manager, all in PDF format. 

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper Level Elementary Teacher for our Lower School to begin work in August 2021. 
 
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 700 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. 

An Upper Level Elementary Teacher is responsible for teaching all academic courses in her/his grade level in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. Working closely with colleagues who teach the same grade level and across the Lower School, s/he creates and updates plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum. S/he actively collaborates with Learning Strategists and Educational Technologists to develop strategies to support all students. Likewise, s/he works with the Counseling staff in developing social-emotional programming rooted in Responsive Classroom. S/he attends all faculty and employee meetings and participates in Professional Learning Communities within the Stone Ridge community. S/he maintains good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports and responses to parents’ inquiries.

The ideal candidate possesses teaching experience at the elementary level and demonstrates expertise in pedagogy and instruction; s/he is familiar with/has experience teaching in the model of Understanding by Design as the School’s chosen model for learning and possesses a Bachelor’s in a relevant field. Either a master’s degree or teaching certification are preferred. S/he demonstrates genuine affection for children, a record of successful teaching, a capacity for working with a range of learning abilities, and experience with integrating appropriate educational technologies into the teaching environment.

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate is an anti-racist educator who has experience teaching in independent and/or Catholic schools or in public or charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete an employment application via our website at: www.stoneridgeschool.org/employment. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager, all in PDF format.

Posted on 1/28/2021

Stone Ridge is seeking a Technical Director for the Performing Arts Department to begin work in August 2021.

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 700 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

The Technical Director is responsible for managing and implementing the technical requirements of all theater productions and music concerts, managing the technical resources of the performing arts facility, and teaching the Technical Theater Class in the Middle and Upper Schools. Working closely with the performing arts department, s/he will assist in coordinating the technical demands of overlapping productions and performances in the theater space, maintaining the safety and efficiency in all technical facilities, and fostering a professional, collegial relationship with all production coordinators and school personnel. In addition, s/he will participate in the management of house staff, stage managers, technical running crews and marketing staff, and teach the Introduction to Technical Theater class and more advanced levels as the school requires. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 100 lbs., climb ladders, use power tools and use the catwalks. 

The ideal candidate has a Master of Fine Arts Degree with an emphasis in Technical Theater, or equivalent professional experience. In addition, s/he will have working knowledge of construction and set design, lighting design, stage rigging, audio and sound reinforcement, stage management and production management as well as professional standards of stage safety. 

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.
 
The ideal candidate is an anti-racist educator who has experience teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should complete the application online, www.stoneridgeschool.org/employment. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, Human Resources Manager, all in PDF format.

Posted on January 8, 2021

Stone Ridge is seeking a Head of Middle School to begin work on July 1, 2021.
 
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 700 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. 

Reporting to the Head of School, the Head of Middle School is responsible for the overall spiritual and academic leadership of the Middle School. S/he maintains congruence among the School's mission and all activities and operations of the Middle School, serving as a member of the Administrative, Management, and Academic Leadership Teams. S/he acts as the educational leader of the Middle School, responsible for its day-to-day operation, and functions as the chief articulator of programs, expectations, behavioral guidelines, and other information necessary to ensure that all constituencies are fully informed.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, the Head of Middle School:

• Observes and evaluates the faculty in the development and implementation of curriculum. 
• Makes recommendations to the Head of School regarding the hiring, retention, and assignment of faculty. 
• Develops plans for meeting those needs in conjunction with learning support teams. 
• Oversees and guides the activities of the department. 
• Facilitates co-curricular and extra-curricular activity programs of the school.
• Assists in the planning and the presentation of school assemblies and programs.
• Assists in maintaining a comprehensive calendar of school events. 
• Along with the Assistant Heads of Middle School, the Head of Middle School is responsible for establishing guidelines for proper student conduct and dress; maintaining student discipline consistent with school policies, monitoring students' adherence to established school rules, and maintaining accurate records of student attendance and citizenship. 
• S/he works closely with the Director of Enrollment Management and the Admissions Team to attract, admit, and obtain new students. 
• S/he maintains regular communication with parents about the life of the school. This includes regular coordination with the Director of Marketing and Communications for key external communications.

Additional desired requirements:  

• She/he understands and respects the teachings and values of the Catholic Church
• She/he has significant experience as a teacher and/or school administrator, and holds an advanced degree in education or school leadership. 
• S/he has a demonstrable knowledge of pedagogy, faculty coaching, and/or instruction, especially Understanding by Design as the School’s chosen pedagogical model. 
• S/he is an excellent communicator and possesses strong skills of organization, follow through, and interpersonal relations.

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate is an anti-racist educator who has experience teaching in independent and/or Catholic schools or in public or charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete an employment application via our website at: www.stoneridgeschool.org/employment. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager, all in PDF format.

Added December 29, 2020

Stone Ridge is seeking responsible and engaging candidates to serve as in-person Remote Learning Class Proctors beginning in January 2021. 

The In-Person Remote Learning Class Proctors are responsible for supervising students ranging from grades 5- 8.   Proctors will supervise students when a teacher is out of the class; responsibilities might include substituting when a teacher is absent, monitoring a class while a teacher instructs remotely, or supervising students during lunch and break periods. Proctors will coordinate with teachers as needed to manage classes and materials.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising students in groups of 10-11 students 
• Maintaining classroom protocols
• Ensuring proper health and safety protocols are followed
• Guiding students through minor technical issues
• Creating a warm, welcoming and safe environment for learning
• Supervising and engaging students during downtime 

The ideal candidate will be experienced working with children in this age range, have a flexible schedule and a comfort with technology, and will model healthy behaviors in a classroom setting. Professionalism, creativity with engaging children, maturity and the ability to deal with unpredictability are vital in this role. S/he holds a high school diploma or equivalent, can adapt quickly to ever-changing group dynamics and has prior work/experience in providing child care and/or experience in an educational/camp field. Prior work/volunteer experience in an educational setting is preferred.
This position is temporary and can be half-day or full-day. The full-day schedule could vary, but will likely be Monday through Friday from 7:45 am -3:45 pm.  The position begins in January. There are no benefits associated with the position. The salary range is between  $20 to $25 per hour, depending on experience. 

The ideal candidate is an anti-racist educator who has experience teaching in independent and/or Catholic schools or in public and/or public charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the online employment application via the Stone Ridge website. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and a cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager. 

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is seeking Substitute Teachers for Grades 1 through 4. Successful candidates will have experience working with elementary-aged children. Grades 1-4 Substitute Teachers will be available to cover in the absence of a classroom teacher. The substitute will be responsible for the implementation of activities that promote the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of young children. Responsibilities also include communication with parents, maintaining classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required. Appreciation for the School’s Catholic values and Sacred Heart tradition, a commitment to academic and personal excellence, diversity, community, and service as expressed through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria is essential. The program hours are 7:30 am until 4:00 pm.

Interested candidates should complete the online employment application at www.stoneridgeschool.org/srapplication. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Mrs. Courtney Perna, Human Resources Manager, all in PDF format.

Posted November 17, 2020

Stone Ridge is seeking a Little Hearts Preschool Teacher.

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 700 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

The Early Childhood/Infant Teacher is responsible for supporting the Early Childhood Program in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. Working closely with colleagues in the Early Childhood Program, s/he will plan and implement activities that promote the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of young children. 

The ideal candidate holds a minimum of a BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field and meets infant/toddler teacher qualifications in Maryland. S/he will have experience teaching in an early education program serving children three months to three years of age.  S/he demonstrates strong communication skills, a good sense of humor, a capacity for organization and follow-through, and flexibility.

 Compensation includes salary commensurate with experience.
 

posted June 1, 2020

Adjunct Music Teachers are responsible for teaching all assigned material aligned with The Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. Ideal candidates have a flexible schedule to include teaching in the afternoon/early evening. Adjunct Music Teachers may be invited to occasionally assist/perform at Stone Ridge performance events. Each is asked to maintain appropriate records of lessons and regular communication with parents, as needed.

Adjunct Music Teachers support the after school music and curricular ensemble program in one or more of the following areas: Piano - Suzuki & non Suzuki, Strings - Suzuki & non Suzuki, Liturgical Musicians, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, and/or Percussion.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree in Music and have a demonstrated record of previous teaching experience, including studio and middle and high school ensembles. Candidates have experience teaching students with varying levels of ability and have the ability to structure individual music instruction based on student  needs. Candidates have a demonstrated professional performing ability and are adept at collaboration.

Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the online employment application below. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and a cover letter addressed to Courtney Perna, Human Resources Manager, all in PDF format.

Stone Ridge accepts Coaching Applicants on a rolling basis. Should you have questions about open positions, please contact Dr. Andrew Maguire, Director of Athletics.
 
Applicants of diverse, underrepresented  backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the Employment Application for Coach Positions below. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, statement of philosophy, list of references, and cover letter, all in PDF format.

Interested candidates should send a resume, letter of interest, and list of references to the Dr. Andrew Maguire, Director of Athletics, at amaguire@stoneridgeschool.org.

We will ONLY accept an application for a faculty or staff position that is currently open. If the position you desire is not listed above, please check back at another time.

The below application is ONLY for people seeking employment for a coach position at Stone Ridge.