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

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. Specifically, this sub will teach four sections of English: three sections of 10th grade Global Perspectives in English Literature and one section of a 12th grade English Elective on Speculative Fiction. Working closely with colleagues in the English Department and throughout the Upper School, they will create and update plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum. The substitute teacher will 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. Likewise, the Upper School English Long-Term Substitute Teacher collaborates with Learning Strategists and Educational Technologists to develop strategies to support all students, and they work with the Counseling staff in supporting social-emotional programming. They 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 public 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. They are familiar with Understanding by Design as the School’s pedagogical approach to instruction and demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, a capacity for organization and follow-through, and flexibility.

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.