| 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. The ideal candidate has experience teaching biology in independent and/or Catholic schools and possesses a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred in addition to experience in applied biology. S/he demonstrates 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. S/he is familiar with the Next Generation Science Standards for education and comfortable teaching within the model of Understanding by Design. S/he demonstrates 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 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. |
