Upper School Visual Arts Teacher

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Posted: 22-Mar-25

Location: Bethesda, Maryland

Type: Full Time

Categories:

Visual/Performing Arts

Preferred Education:

Masters

Stone Ridge is seeking a Full Time Upper School Fine Arts Teacher to begin in August 2025.

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 Upper School Visual Arts Teacher Is Responsible For:

• teaching fine arts in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.
• possessing strong knowledge of studio drawing and painting, printmaking, and mixed media.
• teaching Foundations of Studio Art and preparing student artwork for school exhibitions.
• working closely with colleagues in the Visual Arts Department and throughout the Upper School, and creating and updating plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum.
• actively collaborates with Learning Strategists, Librarians, Educational Technologists, and the counseling staff to develop strategies to support all students.
• attends all faculty and employee meetings and maintains good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports and responses to parents’ inquiries.
  
  

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or Art education
• Master’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with and/or experience teaching the model of Understanding by Design
• A collaborative spirit and excellent computer skills
• Experience in and desire to work in a school that is mission-driven
  
  

The ideal candidate has experience in independent and/or Catholic school, has taught high school fine arts and has experience integrating modern media into traditional studio art practices. They will teach 2D art (drawing and paining) and introduce students to concepts of 3D art. In addition, the US Visual Arts Teacher develops, in students, both an appreciation of fine arts and the ability to develop portfolios as they pursue further studies.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or Art education
• Master’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with and/or experience teaching the model of Understanding by Design
• A collaborative spirit and excellent computer skills
• Experience in and desire to work in a school that is mission-driven
  
  

Compensation includes salary commensurate with experience. This position would be compensated based on our salary scale, with the salary range for this position likely falling somewhere between $60,000 and $90,000+, depending on years of experience and level of education. Stone Ridge offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurances; generous vacation, holiday, and sick time; 403(b) contribution; long and short-term disability; and life insurance.

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. Early career educators and applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the application online, which is linked here. As part of the application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager.

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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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Details

Posted: 22-Mar-25

Location: Bethesda, Maryland

Type: Full Time

Categories:

Visual/Performing Arts

Preferred Education:

Masters

Stone Ridge is seeking a Full Time Upper School Fine Arts Teacher to begin in August 2025.

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 Upper School Visual Arts Teacher Is Responsible For:

• teaching fine arts in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education.
• possessing strong knowledge of studio drawing and painting, printmaking, and mixed media.
• teaching Foundations of Studio Art and preparing student artwork for school exhibitions.
• working closely with colleagues in the Visual Arts Department and throughout the Upper School, and creating and updating plans for content, quality, and continuity of curriculum.
• actively collaborates with Learning Strategists, Librarians, Educational Technologists, and the counseling staff to develop strategies to support all students.
• attends all faculty and employee meetings and maintains good communication with families about student progress through regular progress reports and responses to parents’ inquiries.
  
  

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or Art education
• Master’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with and/or experience teaching the model of Understanding by Design
• A collaborative spirit and excellent computer skills
• Experience in and desire to work in a school that is mission-driven
  
  

The ideal candidate has experience in independent and/or Catholic school, has taught high school fine arts and has experience integrating modern media into traditional studio art practices. They will teach 2D art (drawing and paining) and introduce students to concepts of 3D art. In addition, the US Visual Arts Teacher develops, in students, both an appreciation of fine arts and the ability to develop portfolios as they pursue further studies.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or Art education
• Master’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with and/or experience teaching the model of Understanding by Design
• A collaborative spirit and excellent computer skills
• Experience in and desire to work in a school that is mission-driven
  
  

Compensation includes salary commensurate with experience. This position would be compensated based on our salary scale, with the salary range for this position likely falling somewhere between $60,000 and $90,000+, depending on years of experience and level of education. Stone Ridge offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurances; generous vacation, holiday, and sick time; 403(b) contribution; long and short-term disability; and life insurance.

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. Early career educators and applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the application online, which is linked here. As part of the application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager.

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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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