Job Description

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires young women to become confident, compassionate leaders. As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools, we educate to the core of our 200-year tradition through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria : a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels one to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart educates young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our foundress. Our graduates change the world.

THE ROLE

Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Upper School Physical Education and Yoga Teacher for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year to teach X-Bin courses in our new Mod Schedule. Time commitments for this position:

12:45pm – 1:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from Feb. 24, 2025 – June 12, 2025 (except April 18, 2025 – May 5, 2025 Spring Break and Immersive Week)

Physical education classes at Forest Ridge aim to provide our students with a wholistic understanding of the importance of personal health and wellness issues, basic knowledge of sports and recreational activities and a foundation that promotes and encourages an active lifestyle.

The physical education classes are developmentally tiered and take into account varied skill levels with a focus on effort, improvement, participation and skill building. We encourage teamwork, self-discipline, perseverance, resilience, and sportsmanship.

TEACHING AT FOREST RIDGE

• Forest Ridge offers an intellectually invigorating, interconnected and experiential curriculum.
• The entire Forest Ridge experience is designed to support the growth of girls, particularly in the academic and leadership spaces more traditionally held by boys.
• The curriculum at Forest Ridge has been developed and updated by the faculty who teach the curriculum.
• Forest Ridge teachers work collaboratively across disciplines and grade levels to integrate learning experiences for students.
• The Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria guide faculty and staff in their interactions with families and colleagues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Upper School Physical Education Teacher, reporting to the Director of Upper School, will build a creative, engaging and student-centered learning environment, employing best practices for educating students in an inclusive setting. Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Teach a range of Upper School Physical Education and Yoga classes
• Actively collaborate with colleagues to design curriculum, assessment and instructional practices in alignment with best practices to create innovative and equitable learning experiences for all students;
• Attend content team and faculty meetings as scheduled;
• Participate in the life of the School community by attending school assemblies, divisional gatherings, school events, etc.;
• Attend and respectfully participate in communal prayer and other faith services.

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate for this position will meet the following requirements and qualifications:

• Experience teaching upper school physical education courses;
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s degree is preferred.
• A personal understanding of and commitment to the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education;
• A commitment to working in a girl-centric environment, designed to support the development of competent, confident and courageous women ready to lead in a multi-cultural world;
• Prior experience working with a diverse population of students and colleagues;
• A demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy, including an understanding of themselves and the lenses they bring to interactions, as well as the differing perspectives of others;
• A commitment to teaching the whole child;
• An ability to work and communicate well with faculty, staff, students and parents;

SALARY: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation.

• Salary Range: based on education and experience: $5,000 – $8,000

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants should email the following documents to careers@forestridge.org :

• Cover letter
• Statement of Educational Philosophy
• Updated CV/Resume
• List of three professional references

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, marital status, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any disability that can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school-administered programs.

About Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires young women to become confident, compassionate leaders. As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools, we educate to the core of our 200-year tradition through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels one to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart educates young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our foundress. Our graduates change the world. .

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