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 Middle School Spanish Teacher is responsible for teaching Spanish to students in Grades 7 and 8, in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. Working closely with departmental and grade-level colleagues, the Spanish Teacher will:
Design and update lesson plans for content, skill-building, and continuity of curriculum; Design lessons with the dual goals of building language fluency and cultural awareness; Actively collaborate with Learning Strategists, Educational Technologists, and the Middle School Counselor to develop strategies to support all students; Attend all faculty and employee meetings and in-house professional development sessions; Serve as a student Advisor; Fulfill other faculty duties; and Maintain good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports, report cards, and timely responses to parents' inquiries. Requirements:
Teaching experience in the field of Spanish and/or World Languages, and demonstrated expertise in middle-grade pedagogy and instruction. Experience with ACTFL's World Readiness Learning Standards for Learning Languages Familiarity with project-based learning and inquiry-based learning. A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Spanish, or a related degree, or education is desirable. Familiarity with or experience teaching in the model of Understanding by Design , the School's chosen pedagogical model. A capacity for working with a range of learning abilities and experience integrating appropriate educational technologies into the teaching approach. A demonstrated collaborative spirit, organizational skills, and creativity. A growth mindset and commitment to professional development. An authentic understanding of the School's mission and Catholic identity. 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. In addition, the candidate should possess a capacity for working with a range of learning abilities, and should have experience integrating appropriate educational technologies into teaching. The candidate should demonstrate a collaborative spirit, organizational skills, creativity and demonstrate an authentic understanding of the mission and the School's Catholic identity. An early career candidate is encouraged to apply, especially someone with an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education.
Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience.
Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the application online, . 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.
About Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is an independent, Catholic, all-girls, mission-driven, student-centered educational community of over 650 students, Early Childhood Program through 12th Grade, in Bethesda, MD. Rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education – personal and active faith in God, deep respect for intellectual values, social awareness which impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom – Stone Ridge draws motivated students from throughout the Washington, DC area.
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