Employment

Stone Ridge is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Upper School English to cover classes from mid-October through mid-February. 

The Upper School English Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for teaching US English in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. The Long-Term Substitute will: 

• teach three sections of 10th grade Global Perspectives in English Literature and one section of a 12th grade English Elective on Speculative Fiction. 
• work closely with colleagues in the English Department and through the Upper School to create and update plans for the content, quality and continuity of the curriculum. 
• actively plan with the full-time classroom teacher in advance of the leave and coordinate throughout the fall with English Department colleagues also teaching sections of these courses. 
• collaborate with Learning Strategists and Educational Technologists to develop strategies to support all students. 
• work with the Counseling staff in supporting social-emotional programming. 
• attend all faculty and employee meetings, fulfill other faculty duties and maintain good communication with families about student progress.  

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and who has experience or interest teaching in independent and/or Catholic schools or in public and/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 Long-Term English Substitute Teacher demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the subject area and a collaborative, collegial spirit. Familiarity with Understanding by Design, strong writing and communication skills, a capacity for organization and follow-through and flexibility are all desired qualities. 

Interested candidates should complete the application linked below. As part of the application, please upload a resume, list of references and a cover letter all addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager, all in a PDF format. 

Stone Ridge is seeking a Long-Term Upper School Science Substitute to begin in November 2024. 

The Upper School Science Long-Term Substitute Teacher will: 

• teach in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.
• teach 2 sections of Biology and 2 sections of AP Environmental Science.
• teach the upper level life science courses with an emphasis on inquiry-based labs. 
• work closely with colleagues in the Science Department and throughout the Upper School. 
• hold a degree in one of the subject areas or a related field and have a strong depth of knowledge in the discipline subject area.
• collaborate with Learning Strategists, Librarians, Educational Technologists, and Counselors to develop strategies to support all students.

The Long-Term Biology/AP Environmental Science Sub attends meetings and maintains good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports and responses to parents’ inquiries. 

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 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 a Long Term Substitute Fourth Grade Teacher from early November 2024 through mid-March 2025. 

The Long Term Substitute Fourth Grade Teacher is responsible for: teaching all academic courses in fourth grade in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. Working closely with colleagues in the Lower School, the long-term sub creates and updates plans for content and continuity of curriculum. In addition to  actively planning with the full time classroom teacher in advance of her leave, the long-term Grade 4 sub collaborates with Learning Strategists and the Lower School Educational Technologist to support all students. The Long Term Substitute Fourth Grade Teacher attends all faculty and employee meetings and maintains good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports, report cards, and responses to parents’ inquiries. 

The desired candidate:

•  has experience teaching in independent and/or Catholic schools and possesses a Bachelor’s in a relevant field. 
• demonstrates genuine affection for children, a record of successful teaching at this age/grade level, a capacity for working with a range of learning abilities, and experience with integrating appropriate educational technologies into the teaching environment.  
• demonstrates strong writing and communication skills, a capacity for organization, creativity, and flexibility.

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 online employment application at  https://www.stoneridgeschool.org/srapplication. As part of the online application, please upload a resume, list of references, and a cover letter to Courtney Perna, HR Manager, all in PDF format. 

Stone Ridge is seeking an Upper School College Counselor/Assistant Director of College Counseling with a fairly flexible start date. 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/Assistant Director of College Counseling 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/Assistant Director will work with both families and students in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. The College Counselor/Assistant Director 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 and to facilitate advocacy phone calls when appropriate. Attendance and participation in national and regional conferences, professional organizations, and education forums is required. The College Counselor/Assistant Director attends all faculty and employee meetings and fulfills other duties as needed.

Responsibilities include:
● Guiding approximately 35-40 juniors and 35-40 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. 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.