Employment

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School Assistant Dean of Academics to begin in July 2026. 

The Upper School Dean of Academics is responsible for providing student support in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education and will: 

• manage the details of the master schedule for Upper School
• partner closely with the Assistant Head of School to monitor academic progress of students 
• Coordinate progress reports with Upper School faculty
• work closely with Student Support staff members to continue to provide strong support services to students. 
• Collaborate with the School Registrar and academic department chairs on course placement and coordination placement tests

The desired candidate: 

• has experience leading teams
• demonstrates knowledge of pedagogy and instruction as well as flexibility and strong organization skills. 
• works well with and enjoys high school aged students 
• has experience working with different levels of leadership in an independent school setting. 
• will teach two courses in a discipline matching their area of expertise. 

Requirements: 

• Degree in Education or related field (MA Degree strongly preferred)
• experience in independent, charter, public and/or Catholic schools
• Experience in a classroom setting
• Ideally, some work on pedagogy and curriculum development is desired
  
  An early career candidate is encouraged to apply, especially someone with an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education. Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience, with a range of $62,000-$95,000 + based on our salary scale. An additional salary amount will be paid to compensate for the annual nature of the position. 

Interested candidates should complete the application linked 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.

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School Part-Time (60%) Math Teacher to begin in August 2026. 

The Upper School Math Teacher is responsible for teaching mathematics in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. 

The Upper School Math Teacher will: 

• Teach Upper School Math classes ranging from Algebra I to Calculus.
• work closely with colleagues in the Math Department and throughout the Upper School. 
• create and update plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum. 
• actively collaborates with Learning Strategists, Educational Technologists, and the counseling staff to develop strategies to support all students. 
• attend 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. 

The desired candidate: 

• has experience in independent and/or Catholic schools.
• has taught high school mathematics and science and demonstrates knowledge of pedagogy and instruction as well as flexibility and strong organization skills. 
• has familiarity with and/or experience teaching in the model of Understanding by Design.

An early career candidate is encouraged to apply, especially someone with an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education. Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience and ranges from $62,000 to $95,000+. 

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. 

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.

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper Level Elementary Teacher for our Lower School to begin work in August 2026. 

An Upper Level Elementary Teacher is responsible for teaching all academic courses in their 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, the Upper Level Elementary Teacher:

• creates and updates plans for content, curriculum quality, and continuity. 
• actively collaborates with Learning Strategists and Educational Technologists to develop strategies to support all students. 
• works with the Counseling staff in developing social-emotional programming rooted in Responsive Classroom. 
• attends all faculty and employee meetings and participates in Professional Learning Communities within the Stone Ridge community. 
• maintains good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports and responses to parents’ inquiries.

The desired candidate: 

• possesses teaching experience at the elementary level and demonstrates expertise in pedagogy and instruction. 
• familiarity and experience with teaching in the model of Reading and Writing Workshop, possessing a Bachelor’s in a relevant field. Either a master’s degree or teaching certification is preferred. 
• demonstrates genuine affection for children, a record of successful teaching, a capacity to work with a range of learning abilities, and experience integrating appropriate educational technologies into the teaching environment.

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience, and is on a salary scale that ranges from $62,000-$95,000+

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic, public or charter schools. 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.

Stone Ridge is seeking a Middle School English Teacher  to begin work in August 2026.

The Middle School English Teacher is responsible for designing a standards-based curriculum for middle-grade students in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.  

The Middle School English Teacher will guide students to: 

• acquire developmentally appropriate skill and confidence in analytical and persuasive writing;
• become adept at literary analysis;
• practice and acquire reading-comprehension and critical-reading strategies; 
• acquire a sound foundational knowledge of  grammatical mechanics and syntax;
• broaden their written and spoken vocabulary;
• develop research skills;
• embrace a love of literature while honing critical thinking skills; and
• develop life-long learning habits.

Working closely with departmental and grade-level colleagues, the successful English teacher will: 

• design and update lesson plans for content, skill-building, and continuity of curriculum . 
• embrace experiential, interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning approaches
• actively collaborate with Learning Strategists, Educational Technologists, Librarians, and with the Middle School Counselor to develop strategies to support all students. 
• attend all faculty and employee meetings; and in-house professional development sessions
• serve as a student advisor
• maintain good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports, report cards, and responses to parents’ inquiries. 

The desired candidate: 

• has a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field; master’s degree is preferred
• has teaching experience in the field of English (or a related field) and/or Education and demonstrated expertise in pedagogy and instruction. 
• familiarity with or experience teaching in the model of Understanding by Design and Universal Design for Learning, the School’s chosen pedagogical models. 
• has expert knowledge of the elements of literary analysis and writing mechanics. 
• has comprehensive understanding of and dedication to student-centered pedagogy, writing instruction and discussion-based classrooms. 
• has a demonstrated collaborative spirit, organizational skills and creativity. 
• an authentic understanding of the mission and the School’s Catholic identity. 

Early career candidates are encouraged to apply, especially those with an interest in developing the pedagogy, career and profession of education. Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary based on a scale, with a range from $62,000-$95,000+

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools.  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.

Stone Ridge is seeking a Fifth-Grade Social Studies Teacher to begin work in August 2026. 

The Fifth-Grade Social Studies Teacher is responsible for teaching social studies, with a focus on geography and ancient civilizations, in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. Working closely with departmental and grade-level colleagues, the Social Studies Teacher will:

• design and update lesson plans for content, skill-building, and continuity of curriculum.
• actively collaborate with Learning Strategists, Educational Technologists, Librarians, and the Middle School Counselor to develop strategies to support all students.
• attend all faculty and employee meetings, and in-house professional development sessions.
• serve as a student Advisor.
• fulfill other faculty duties. 
• maintain good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports, report cards, and responses to parents’ inquiries.

Requirements: 

• Teaching experience in the field of social studies or history and demonstrated expertise in middle-grade or upper elementary pedagogy and instruction. 
• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in history or education. Coursework or a degree in reading or literacy is a plus.
• Familiarity with or experience teaching in the model of Universal Design for Learning and Project Based Learning, the School’s chosen pedagogical models.
• A capacity for working with a range of learning abilities and experience integrating appropriate educational technologies into the teaching approach. (Background in reading and literacy is a plus.)
• A demonstrated collaborative spirit, organizational skills, and creativity.
• A growth mindset and commitment to professional development. 
• An authentic understanding of the School’s mission and  Catholic identity. 

An early career candidate is encouraged to apply, especially someone with  an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education. Compensation ranges from $52,000-$95,000+ and is based on a salary scale. Stone Ridge offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision insurances, retirement and more. 

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in 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 found 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.

Stone Ridge has a potential opening in Middle School (Grade 8) Science Teacher to begin work in August 2026. In Grade 8, students study Earth Science, and explore the disciplines of geology, meteorology and chemistry during the course of the year.

The Middle School Science Teacher is responsible for designing curriculum in alignment with the Maryland State Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for middle-grade students as well as with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. Using core ideas from the three major scientific domains articulated in the NGSS, the Stone Ridge Middle School science teachers endeavor to help its students:

• gain a deep understanding of foundational science and scientific concepts;
• apply scientific and technical knowledge to real-world problems in a systematic and rational manner;
• develop life-long learning habits;
• cultivate curiosity; and
• learn through inquiry and discovery with the aspiration of developing a deep understanding of and ability to solve real-world problems. 

Working closely with departmental and grade-level colleagues, the successful Science Teacher will:

• design and update lesson plans for content, skill-building, and continuity of curriculum;
• embrace experiential, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-based learning approaches;
• actively collaborate with Learning Strategists, Educational Technologists, Librarians and with the Middle School Counselor to develop strategies to support all students;
• attend all faculty and employee meetings, and in-house professional development sessions;
• serve as a student Advisor;
• fulfill other faculty duties; and 
• maintain good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports, report cards, and responses to parents’ inquiries.

Requirements: 

• Teaching experience in the field of science and demonstrated expertise in pedagogy and instruction.
• Familiarity with or experience teaching in the model of Understanding by Design, the School’s chosen pedagogical model. 
• A capacity for working with a range of learning abilities, and experience integrating appropriate educational technologies into the teaching approach.
• A growth mindset and commitment to professional development. 
• A demonstrated collaborative spirit, organizational skills, and creativity. 
• An authentic understanding of the mission and the School’s Catholic identity. 

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience, with a salary scale of $60,000-$95,000+.

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools. Early career candidates are encouraged to apply, especially if the candidate has an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education.  Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the application online found 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.

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School College Counselor to begin in August 2026. This is a full-time, 10-month position, and reports to the Director of College Counseling. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of the Director and Associate Director of College Counseling. We are seeking someone who is engaging, organized, and who will work well in an intense, fast-paced office environment where camaraderie is highly valued.

The College Counselor works under the direction of the Director of College Counseling, guiding the students of each year’s graduating class through the process of transitioning to postsecondary education. The College Counselor will work with both families and students in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. The College Counselor meets regularly with parents/guardians about their student’s college application process, meets with students during both junior and senior years, and maintains relationships with colleges and universities to support student placements. Attendance and participation in national and regional conferences, professional organizations, and education forums is required. The College Counselor attends all faculty and employee meetings and fulfills other duties as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Guiding approximately 35 juniors and 35 seniors through the college process.
• Overseeing the progress of college selections for students from prospective to final lists.
• Providing information and guidance to students and parents/guardians about the college process, including finding a balanced list of colleges, assisting with college application completion, and helping with financial aid documents and deadlines.
• Writing supportive, detailed, highly individualized counselor recommendations.
• Managing all school forms for student applications, such as profiles, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.
• Working closely with the Head of Upper School and the academic advisement team on student course selection.
• Collaborating on and teaching the college counseling curriculum in the classroom to juniors and seniors.
• Meeting individually with students and parents/guardians during the junior and senior years to advise on the college search and application process.
• Maintaining relationships with colleges and universities to support student placements.
• Attending occasional evening and weekend work with college application workshops,  college presentations, and college entrance exams.
• Presenting to groups of students and parents on the college search and application process.
• Traveling to visit colleges and attending national and regional conferences.
• Assisting in the planning and implementation of events such as College Day in the District, College Nights with students/parents/guardians, Application Workshops, College Fairs, etc.
• Co-leading an advisory of 8-10 students.
• Engaging in our school-wide, bi-weekly Social Action Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two or more years of relevant experience in either college counseling or college admissions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and follow through skills
• Willingness to work as part of a team and to pursue and respond to feedback with a growth-oriented mindset
• Flexibility with time and travel 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Cultural responsiveness and an appreciation for how our students’ identities may inform their behavior and performance
• An understanding of the concerns and pressures of adolescents, especially as they engage in the college search and application process
• An investment in helping to build our community as one that is supportive, healthy, inclusive, and diverse
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and responsibilities

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience. 

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. Interested candidates should complete the application online, linked in the area below this posting. 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.

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School Drama Teacher to begin work in August 2026. 

The Upper School Drama Teacher is responsible for: 

• supporting the Upper School drama department by directing two productions, one in the spring and one in the fall. 
• teaching one section each of Drama 1 and Drama 2.
• serve as an advisor and assist students in overseeing student participation on Social Action days. 
• collaborate with the Director of Arts and other members of the arts department in selecting, managing and directing two productions a year. 
• collaborate with Upper School teachers in providing instruction to Upper School students in Drama classes. 
• work with the Marketing and Communications department to advertise for the Upper School drama productions. 
• communicate with parents on any drama questions

Essential Skills and Experience: 

• a bachelor’s degree 
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Directing, managing and understanding the demands of a school-based drama production
• Ability to inhabit a role that can be demanding and time sensitive and can requirement management of a disparate array of tasks across multiple disciplines and among a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to relate well to upper school students

Stone Ridge offers a comprehensive benefits package and pays based on a salary scale, ranging from $62,000 to $95,000+. 

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools.  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.

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School Spanish Teacher to begin August 18, 2026. 

The Upper School Spanish Teacher is responsible for: 

• teaching Spanish in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education.
• working closely with colleagues in the World Languages Department and throughout the Upper School to implement the curriculum using best practices in teaching, including the immersion method, student-centered instruction, and relevant educational technologies.
• attends all faculty and employee meetings and maintains good communication with families about student progress. 
• participates in the Social Action Program, supports the Student Activities Program as a chaperone and/or moderator, and serves as a Student Advisor.
• collaborating with Learning Specialists, Educational Technologists and Librarians. 

The desired candidate:

• has experience in independent and/or Catholic school and possesses an advanced degree.
• has experience teaching Spanish and demonstrates expertise in pedagogy and instruction as well as fluency, flexibility, and strong organization skills. 
• is familiar with and/or has experience teaching in the model of Understanding by Design (UBD) and with the ACTFL standards and with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• is committed to the craft of teaching and has a genuine enthusiasm for young people. 
• demonstrates a collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and creativity.

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience, with a salary scale ranging from $60,000-$95,000+

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 Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager, all in PDF format.

Stone Ridge is seeking a Part-Time (60%) Upper School Costume Design Teacher to begin work in August 2026. 

The Part-Time Upper School Costume Teacher is responsible for: 

• supporting the Upper School drama department by assisting with costuming for 4 (2 US and 2 MS) productions, two in the spring and two in the fall. 
• teaching a section of Costuming in the Technical Theater course in the Upper School
• serve as an advisor and assist students in overseeing student participation on Social Action days. 
• collaborate with the Director of Arts and other members of the arts department in selecting, managing and supporting 4 productions a year. 
• collaborate with Upper School teachers in providing instruction to Upper School students in Costuming section. 
• work with the Marketing and Communications department to advertise for drama productions. 
• communicate with parents on any costuming questions

Essential Skills and Experience: 

• a bachelor’s degree 
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Directing, managing and understanding the demands of a school-based drama production
• Ability to inhabit a role that can be demanding and time sensitive and can requirement management of a disparate array of tasks across multiple disciplines and among a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to relate well to students

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Our teaching salaries range from $60,000 to $95,000+ based on experience. 

Interested candidates should complete the application online, linked 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.

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School Theology Teacher to begin in August 2026.

The Upper School Theology Teacher is responsible for: 

• teaching five sections of theology in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.
• teaching courses in Scripture, Church History, Christian Morality, or World Religions
• working closely with colleagues, creating and updating plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum. 
• actively collaborates with Learning Strategists, Librarians, and Educational Technologists to develop strategies to support all students, and works with the Counseling staff in developing social-emotional programming. 
• attends all faculty and employee meetings, participates in the Social Action Program, serves as an Advisor, fulfills other faculty duties, and maintains good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports and responses to parents’ inquiries.

The desired candidate has experience teaching theology and possesses a BA or MA in theology. Desired candidates should be practicing Catholics with the ability to be certified as a religion teacher in the Archdiocese of Washington. In addition, a capacity for working with a range of learning abilities and integrating educational technologies in teaching is required. Ideally, candidates are familiar with the School’s pedagogical approach to instruction, Understanding by Design.

An early career candidate is encouraged to apply, especially someone who has an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education. 

Compensation includes placement on a salary scale with ranges between $60,000-$95,000+

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

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.

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School English Teacher to cover classes starting in August 2026. 

The Upper School English Teacher is responsible for teaching Upper School English in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. Working closely with colleagues in the English Department and throughout the Upper School, they will create and update plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum. Likewise, the Upper School English Teacher collaborates with Learning Strategists and Educational Technologists to develop strategies to support all students, and they work with the Counseling staff in supporting social-emotional programming. They attend all faculty and employee meetings, fulfill other faculty duties, and maintain good communication with families about student progress.

The department is looking for a scholar with speciality in either American Literature or World Literature, teaching potential classes like Introduction to Literature & Composition, Literature of the Americas, and possibly a Senior English Elective (one per semester) on a topic or genre that is global in scope. 

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

The desired candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. In addition to a strong commitment to students and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner, the English Teacher demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the subject area and a collaborative, collegial spirit. They are familiar with Understanding by Design as the School’s pedagogical approach to instruction and demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, a capacity for organization and follow-through, and flexibility.

Compensation for the role is based on experience and training, and relies on a salary scale ranging from $60,000 to $95,000+.

Interested candidates should complete the application online at the bottom of this employment page. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and a cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, Human Resources Manager, all in PDF format.