Posted: 21-Jan-26
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
Stone Ridge is seeking a Middle School (Grade 8) Science Teacher to begin work in August 2026. In Grade 8, students study Earth Science, and explore the disciplines of geology, meteorology and chemistry during the course of the year.
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 780 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 Science Teacher is responsible for designing curriculum in alignment with the Maryland State Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for middle-grade students as well as with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. Using core ideas from the three major scientific domains articulated in the NGSS, the Stone Ridge Middle School science teachers endeavor to help its students:
- gain a deep understanding of foundational science and scientific concepts;
- apply scientific and technical knowledge to real-world problems in a systematic and rational manner;
- develop life-long learning habits;
- cultivate curiosity; and
- learn through inquiry and discovery with the aspiration of developing a deep understanding of and ability to solve real-world problems.
Working closely with departmental and grade-level colleagues, the successful Science Teacher will:
- design and update lesson plans for content, skill-building, and continuity of curriculum;
- embrace experiential, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-based learning approaches;
- actively collaborate with Learning Strategists, Educational Technologists, Librarians and with 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 responses to parents’ inquiries.
Requirements:
- Teaching experience in the field of science and demonstrated expertise in pedagogy and instruction.
- Collaboration with learning specialists, counselors and librarians.
- 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 growth mindset and commitment to professional development.
- A demonstrated collaborative spirit, organizational skills, and creativity.
- An authentic understanding of the mission and the School’s Catholic identity.
Compensation includes competitive benefits and salary commensurate with experience, within our salary range of $60,000-$95,000+
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. Early career candidates are encouraged to apply, especially if the candidate has an interest in developing the pedagogy, career, and profession of education. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the application online found below. 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.