Alliance for Catholic Education
Stone Ridge is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Upper School English to cover classes from mid-March through the end of May.
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 750 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 English Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for
* teaching Upper School English in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.
* teaching four sections of English: one section of 9th grade Introduction to Literature & Composition, two sections of 12th grade AP English Literature & Composition, and one section of a 12th grade English Elective on Detective Fiction.
* working closely with colleagues in the English Department and throughout the Upper School and creating and updating plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum.
* actively planning with the full-time classroom teacher in advance of the leave and coordinating throughout the spring with English Department colleagues also teaching sections of these courses.
* collaborating with Learning Strategists and Educational Technologists to develop strategies to support all students, and working with the Counseling staff in supporting social-emotional programming.
* attending all faculty and employee meetings, fulfill other faculty duties, and maintain good communication with families about student progress.
Position requirements:
* A Bachelor's degree in a related field, a Master's degree is preferred.
* A strong commitment to students and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.
* A demonstrated and thorough knowledge of the subject area.
* A collaborative and collegial spirt.
* Familiarity with Understanding by Design, the School's pedagogical approach to instruction.
* Strong writing and communication skills, a capacity for organization and follow-through, and flexibility.
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 public charter schools. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should complete the application online at www.stoneridgeschool.org/employment. 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.