Employment

Stone Ridge is seeking a Middle School (Grade 8) Science Teacher to begin work in August 2022. 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, 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.
 
Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in an 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.
 
Vaccination Policy
Stone Ridge requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to legally required exemptions) as the best means of reducing the risk of transmission and providing our students and faculty/staff with the safest possible educational environment. Vaccination not only works to protect the individual who is vaccinated, but also protects students who are not yet eligible and anyone at increased risk from COVID-19.
 

Stone Ridge is seeking an AV Specialist to begin work in July 2022.

The AV Specialist is responsible for: 

• supporting all AV technologies used for learning, teaching and leading at the School. 
• ensuring a high-quality AV experience for classroom teaching, theater productions, and School-wide events. 
• providing technical support to maintain and enhance current AV equipment.
• offering AV system consultation on upgrades or system enhancements and coordinating capital projects related to AV systems within various departments. 
• training staff, students and faculty members on AV system use and maintenance, including theater AV systems. 
• providing AV system support for events on a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends as needed) 
• coordinating with various departments in regards to events that need AV support. 
• assisting in theater productions in collaboration with the Performing Arts Technical Director, acting as a substitute when required. 
• managing and maintaining video recordings of select events, in coordination with the Communications Department. 

The desired candidate: 

• has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• has technical experience with managing and troubleshooting AV systems. 
• has video and theater production experience.
• has instructional and/or coaching skills.
• has strong project management and communication skills. 

Stone Ridge is looking for an individual who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in working 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.
 
Vaccination Policy
Stone Ridge requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to legally required exemptions) as the best means of reducing the risk of transmission and providing our students and faculty/staff with the safest possible educational environment. Stone Ridges defines fully vaccinated in this context to include the booster. Vaccination not only works to protect the individual who is vaccinated, but also protects students who are not yet eligible and anyone at increased risk from COVID-19.
 

Stone Ridge is seeking an Accounts Payable & Business Office Associate to begin in June 2022.

The Accounts Payable & Business Office Associate supports the work of the Business Office and the School in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.  The Accounts Payable & Business Office Associate is responsible for:

• processing invoices 
• preparing check payments
• submitting payments to a third party processing service; 
• depositing checks, both online and at the bank; 
• managing petty cash; 
• tracking and processing corporate credit card bills; 
• supporting the Business Office in various ways, including preparations for the annual audit; filing; maintaining financial records; accounting for certain programs and budget areas; and managing postage meter account funding and maintenance service. 

The Accounts Payable & Business Office Associate must be a highly motivated individual with excellent quantitative, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have experience with accounting systems, preferably Blackbaud, and be experienced in the use of Microsoft Excel, email, and the G Suite. This position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO, aka Director of Finance) and indirectly to the Controller. The Accounts Payable and Business Office Associate is a valued member of the Business Office team which, in addition to the CAO and Controller, includes the Payroll & Business Office Associate, Student Billing Manager, Director of Human Resources, and Human Resources Manager. 

Position responsibilities:

• Accounts payable (via conventional check and third-party processor)
• Check and funds deposits
• Petty cash / cash handling
• Corporate credit cards
• Assistance to the Controller and CAO, including: Preparing for the annual audit, Maintaining fixed asset records, Maintaining contract records, Accounting for prepaid expenses
• Managing office filing and archival financial records
• Express mail shipping management

Other duties to support the Business Office and School operations as may be necessary.

Position essential skills and experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in an accounting, finance, and/or office management role.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Strong quantitative skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and adaptively.

Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

Applicants of diverse, underrepresented  backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the online employment application below. Stone Ridge is looking for a person who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and who has experience or interest working in independent and/or Catholic schools or in public and/or public charter schools. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Mr. Eric Osberg, Chief Administrative Officer, all in PDF format.

Vaccination Policy
Stone Ridge requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to legally required exemptions) as the best means of reducing the risk of transmission and providing our students and faculty/staff with the safest possible educational environment. Vaccination not only works to protect the individual who is vaccinated, but also protects students who are not yet eligible and anyone at increased risk from COVID-19.

Posted on March 9, 2022

Stone Ridge is seeking a Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to begin on July 1, 2022.

The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

• oversees efforts to foster a community of inclusivity in which all members feel welcome and respected.
• provides leadership in the development of a vision that comprehensively incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion and the School’s mission, and provides facilitative leadership for resulting initiatives. 
• collaborates with school leaders to develop inclusive and multicultural curricular and co-curricular programming that reflect the School’s mission and commitment to diversity.
• identifies resources and manages the budget for programs related to training and professional development for the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, and staff.
• represents the School and network at Admissions Fairs and Open Houses. 
• teaches courses as determined by the candidate’s background and the needs of the program. 
• collaborates with other program leaders and administrators to shape the programmatic and professional life of the School.

Position Requirements: 

• Knowledge of and experience with Catholic schools and the Sacred Heart tradition. 
• An advanced degree is preferred. 
• Professional experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Excellent communication and organization skills; ideally, some familiarity of applicable federal and state laws. 
• Flexibility and an enthusiasm for the School’s mission and culture. 

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. 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, HR Manager, all in PDF format.

Posted on March 4, 2022

Stone Ridge is seeking a Gator Gallery and Merchandise Manager to begin work in June 2022.
 
The Merchandise Manager is responsible for: 

• managing and operating the Gator Gallery, Stone Ridge’s school store as well as the online store.
• handling all merchandise ordering for athletics, divisions and departments.
• maintaining and staffing the Gator Gallery during set hours.
• growing an organized volunteer base to assist with Gator Gallery hours and campus events (volunteers are coordinated through the Director of Parent Relations). 
• executing and recording retail sales, focusing on customer satisfaction and excellent internal record keeping.
• managing Gator Gallery email and voicemail. 
• taking inventory, organizing the store and tagging merchandise.
• performing light physical labor like carrying boxes, crates and tables (up to 30 pounds). 
• fulfilling online orders expeditiously and correctly.
• maintaining a cash box, counting the money very accurately, writing receipts and in-house transfers correctly and closing out properly for the Business Office. 
• working with vendors to maintain re-orders or to order new merchandise. 
• working with the Office of Marketing and Communications on Stone Ridge brand elements designs for orders. 
• monitoring the events calendar with the office of Marketing and Communications to determine which events should have Gator Gallery presence. 
• performing any other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills 
• Independent worker with good time management
• Detail oriented 
• Adequate understanding of website administration
• Comfortable with Excel spreadsheets and financial record-keeping
• Experience with merchandising

Other Information
This position has no direct reports. This position reports directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications and also works closely with the Director of Finance & Operations, the Business Office, and the Director of Athletics.

The employee is expected to adhere to all school policies, to adhere to the Goals and Criteria set forth by the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, and to act as a role model in adherence to the policies and the Goals and Criteria.
 
Stone Ridge is looking for someone who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in working 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.
 
Vaccination Policy
Stone Ridge requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to legally required exemptions) as the best means of reducing the risk of transmission and providing our students and faculty/staff with the safest possible educational environment. Vaccination not only works to protect the individual who is vaccinated, but also protects students who are not yet eligible and anyone at increased risk from COVID-19.

Stone Ridge is seeking a Marketing & Communications Director to begin work ASAP.

The Marketing & Communications Director will be responsible for:

• Serving as the School’s lead brand ambassador and champion. 
• Working with the Head of School to lead and manage all crisis communications. 
• Ensuring all marketing and communication materials reflect the School’s Sacred Heart mission and strategic initiatives. 
• Serving on the administrative management team. 
• Providing direction to cross-functional teams to produce effective promotional materials (Head of School and Division offices, Admissions, Advancement, Athletics, etc.);
• Collaborating on and assisting on email marketing campaigns for Offices of Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement. 
• Assisting in setting long-term and annual strategic goals and managing an integrated marketing and communications approach for school-wide initiatives.
• Providing leadership, including day-to day management  and motivation of communications staff, ensuring collaboration and development of staff member’s professional growth.
• Recognizing opportunities to tell unique and inclusive stories
• Assisting in creation of presentations for Stone Ridge stakeholders (parents, donors, alumnae);
• Developing a comprehensive publications calendar (concept, design, content, editorial, and production for paper and electronic communications) that reaches and influences the School’s target audiences;
• Advising and suggesting application of current industry trends in communications and marketing, particularly with an eye to regional trends applicable to the independent school market.
• Building and cultivating relationships with faculty, students, and staff while encouraging all constituents to share community-made marketing content
• Collaborating with colleagues, especially with members of the Admissions and Advancement teams

Requirements and qualifications: 

• BA in English or Marketing/Communications or a related field and minimum of five years of Marketing/Communications experience. 
• Strong written, editorial, and oral communication skills.
• Experience supervising and leading staff.
• A demonstrated track record for collaboration, organization and efficiency, and the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Someone naturally thorough and precise with a strong attention to detail, and someone who is committed to mission-driven organizations.
• A demonstrated ability to authentically capture and amplify a wide range of voices and embody a commitment to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A nuanced understanding of social media best practices and a keen eye for developing cultural trends.

Experience in Catholic and/or independent schools is preferred but not required. This position is a 12-month position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
 
Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 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. 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. Additionally, candidates are required to submit samples of relevant communications work.

Vaccination Policy
Stone Ridge requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to legally required exemptions) as the best means of reducing the risk of transmission and providing our students and faculty/staff with the safest possible educational environment. Vaccination not only works to protect the individual who is vaccinated, but also protects students who are not yet eligible and anyone at increased risk from COVID-19.

Posted on January 27, 2022

Stone Ridge is seeking a Director of Facilities to begin July 1, 2022 or sooner.

The Director of Facilities reports to the Director of Finance & Operations and oversees all aspects of maintenance, improvements, and housekeeping for Stone Ridge’s 35 acre campus, including 250,000 square feet of academic buildings, three gymnasiums, a natatorium, artificial and natural turf fields, and numerous auxiliary buildings, and multiple rental properties adjacent to campus. 

The Director of Facilities supervises and directs the Facility Manager, Administrative Assistant, Bus Driver(s), Maintenance staff, Housekeeping Supervisor, and Housekeeping staff; develops and maintains the Maintenance and Operations Department operating and capital budgets; and plans for the School’s preventative and long-term maintenance. The Director of Facilities manages the school’s work order system, maintains a working knowledge of the physical conditions of all campus facilities, and serves as Sustainability Coordinator for the School. This position serves on the School’s Master Plan Committee and plays an integral role in planning for and implementing campus construction projects. The Director of Facilities is a member of the School’s management leadership team and is on call 24/7 for emergencies, in coordination with the Facility Manager who is housed on-campus.

Other job responsibilities include:

• Overseeing contractors providing daily dining services, school bus routes, campus security, and certain maintenance functions (such as HVAC, electrical, and landscaping); 
• Working with the Director of Events to coordinate frequent special event set-ups;
• Purchasing housekeeping and maintenance equipment and supplies;
• Overseeing utility services (gas, electric, water & sewer, and telephone);
• Overseeing regulatory compliance in environmental, asbestos, health, and other standards;
• Developing RFPs for contract work; obtaining competitive bids; preparing agreements;
• Maintaining records, plans, permits, warranties, operating manuals, etc. for buildings, equipment, and grounds;
• Overseeing a daily bus transportation program, including both contracted-bus services and the use of School-owned vehicles
• Supporting  the Director of Safety & Security by maintaining the campus PA system, radios for emergency communication and assisting with emergency drills.
• Managing the campus wide access control system.

The desired candidate:

• possesses a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a relevant field.
• has at least five years of experience in a supervisory role in facilities or property management.
• has demonstrated leadership experience, including experience with planning major capital projects and developing long-range facilities plans.
• is able to perform all duties of the job, including physical demands such as: walking or standing for extended periods; climbing stairs and lifting up to 20lbs. of equipment; hearing voices, alarms, bells, and horns; driving an automobile; and using standard office equipment and software.
• possesses knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that pertain to facilities administration.
• is able to communicate clearly to a team, both verbally and in writing, in English; ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred but not required. 
• is a team player and leader, demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in all interactions and situations with school constituents, including students, families, faculty, staff, administrators, and contractors. 
• Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

Stone Ridge is looking for a candidate who is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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.

Vaccination Policy
Stone Ridge requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to legally required exemptions) as the best means of reducing the risk of transmission and providing our students and faculty/staff with the safest possible educational environment. Stone Ridges defines fully vaccinated in this context to include the booster. Vaccination not only works to protect the individual who is vaccinated, but also protects students who are not yet eligible and anyone at increased risk from COVID-19.
 

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.