Stone Ridge is seeking a Part-Time Long-Term Lower School Physical Education Sub to begin work in August 2022 through June 2023. 

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 700 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 PE Teacher is responsible for: 

• Assist with the development and implementation of Physical Education curriculum for designated elementary grade levels with a primary focus on physical movement, physical literacy, play, and teamwork. Implementation of curricular should include plans, outline, and objectives for each class as necessary or required.
• Perform all duties associated with teaching Physical Education classes, including but not limited to: maintaining attendance and behavioral records; maintaining shared Physical Education spaces and equipment; communicating in a timely manner with parents and Divisions in regard to student progress in the form of emails, phone calls, meetings, progress reports, report cards, and conferences, etc.
• Meet with counselors, tutors, specialists or school departments or Division Heads as required to best prepare and meet the needs of students.
• Attend all professional meetings and professional development opportunities as required
• Monitor professional growth and continuing education; participate in the Faculty Evaluation and Growth process; attend all professional meetings and professional development and Mission training opportunities as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Athletic Department to plan, organize, and execute special events, including but not limited to: Field Day, Blue/Gold Events, Gator Game Days, Swamp Shines Events, Senior Days, Athletics Banquets,, Admissions Events, and Department and League Meetings etc.
• Any additional duties, as assigned, by the Athletic Director. 

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, master’s degree preferred
• Experience working with children in a school environment.
• Excellent written, interpersonal communication, organizational, and follow-through skills
• Advanced proficiency and comfortability with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Gmail, with the ability to learn various School specific software.
• Ability to work independently, to work in a team atmosphere, and to work in a cooperative manner with people from a wide variety of backgrounds 
• Ability to communicate effectively with clear verbal and written messages, especially via email.

This opening is a part-time long term sub position for the academic year running from mid-August to mid-June. The schedule will be dependent on the Lower School Physical Education class schedule and other school commitments, with Physical Education classes typically taking place during the morning hours. 

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. Applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should complete the application online, www.stoneridgeschool.org/employment. 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.

Vaccination Policy

Stone Ridge requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to legally required exemptions) as the best means of reducing the risk of transmission and providing our students and faculty/staff with the safest possible educational environment. Stone Ridges defines fully vaccinated in this context to include the booster. Vaccination not only works to protect the individual who is vaccinated, but also protects students who are not yet eligible and anyone at increased risk from COVID-19.