Alliance for Catholic Education
THE ROLE:
Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Upper School English Teacher to begin in August 2025. This is a part-time position that includes teaching four (4) 6-week courses in our mod schedule. Timing of courses is flexible.
The Upper School English Department believes that effective communication skills empower students to flourish as capable leaders. We also believe that a love of reading and the skill of being a discerning, critical, and appreciative reader are intrinsic attributes of life-long learners. These beliefs guide our curricular decisions through each phase of our students’ education at Forest Ridge.
The Upper School English curriculum aims to further students’ critical and analytical reading and writing skills in preparation for college and beyond. We choose readings that reflect our literary and cultural heritage from classical to modern times and that also express the richness of our multicultural world. Students explore the moral, philosophical, psychological, and religious themes found in literature and reflect on the relevance of these themes in their own lives. We strive to include stories told from many voices, so that students can recognize others’ perspectives and better understand what influences their own. Writing instruction, in a variety of modes, focuses on the ability to communicate ideas effectively to diverse audiences. We emphasize skills of invention and revision, and development of a genuine and individual voice.
We are looking for an educator who is passionate about teaching adolescent girls, who works well both independently and with a team, and who employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students. Furthermore, Forest Ridge seeks faculty and staff whose philosophies align with our Sacred Heart mission and who enthusiastically believe in educating the mind, body and spirit of each student.
TEACHING AT FOREST RIDGE:
- Forest Ridge offers an intellectually invigorating, interconnected and experiential curriculum.
- The entire Forest Ridge experience is designed to support the growth of girls, particularly in the academic and leadership spaces more traditionally held by boys.
- The curriculum at Forest Ridge has been developed and updated by the faculty who teach it.
- Forest Ridge teachers work collaboratively across disciplines and grade levels to integrate learning experiences for students.
- The Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria guide faculty and staff in their interactions with families and colleagues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Upper School English Teacher, reporting to the Director of Upper School, will join a collaborative department of colleagues to build a creative, engaging and student-centered learning environment, employing best practices for educating students in an inclusive setting. Specific responsibilities for this position include:
- Teaching four (4) English electives for 11th / 12th graders.
- Provide support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, providing extra writing help, etc.) as needed;
- Actively collaborate with colleagues to design curriculum, assessment and instructional practices in alignment with best practices to create innovative and equitable learning experiences for all students;
- Attend department, team, and faculty meetings as scheduled;
- Participate in the life of the school community by attending school assemblies, divisional gatherings, school events, etc.;
- Attend and respectfully participate in communal prayer and other faith services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A successful candidate for this position will meet the following requirements and qualifications:
Experience teaching upper school English courses;
- A bachelor’s degree in English or a related field; master’s degree is preferred.
- A personal understanding of and commitment to the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education;
- A commitment to working in a girl-centric environment, designed to support the development of competent, confident and courageous women ready to lead in a multi-cultural world;
- Prior experience working with a diverse population of students and colleagues;
- A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy, including an understanding of themselves and the lenses they bring to interactions, as well as the differing perspectives of others;
- A commitment to teaching the whole child;
- An ability to work and communicate well with faculty, staff, students and parents;
SALARY/BENEFITS: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation. Salary range(s) based on education and experience. Salary Range: $20,000
Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees. Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance (based on FTE); flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP); retirement savings plan with employer match after 1 year of employment; paid time off for sick, personal, bereavement, jury/witness duty; vacation time off for staff; family leave; life and disability insurance; professional development opportunities; 50% tuition remission.
TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants should email the following documents to careers@forestridge.org:
- Cover letter
- Statement of Educational Philosophy
- Updated CV/Resume
- List of three professional references