Careers

THE ROLE: 

Forest Ridge seeks a passionate, experienced learning specialist to support our high school students academically to help ensure that all Forest Ridge students graduate as competent, confident and courageous women ready to thrive in college and beyond.

Forest Ridge’s Learning Support Program ensures that all of our students understand how to learn effectively. Our Learning Support Program supports our students and faculty in several ways:

• Student learning support: Learning support is offered in a variety of ways, both individually and in small group sessions, with teachers and with learning specialists as needed. Students will strengthen their academic skills, create organizational strategies and develop the confidence to self-manage their academic workload.
• Student self-management skills: Strong self-management skills are vital in life. Students learn skills such as time management, self-advocacy and organizational strategies.
• Professional development: Through classroom observation and professional coaching, our learning support teachers collaborate with faculty to incorporate diverse learning styles into the class curriculum.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The High School Learning Support Specialist, reporting to the Director of High School, will join a collaborative team of colleagues to 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:

• Collaborate with faculty and administrators to refine and implement our learning support program, building effective systems and structures to promote consistency of best practice in student support.
• Help students to develop effective learning strategies that promote academic improvement.
• Provide small group and 1:1 targeted support to students when appropriate.
• Analyze, summarize, and make information regarding student evaluations and support plans accessible and constructive for teachers and families.
• Coordinate the process of referring and partnering with families for learning evaluations when a learning need arises that seems to need deeper intervention.
• Manage formal accommodation requests to the ACT and the College Board; assist in coordinating test administration specifically for students with accommodations.
• Facilitate the learning and support of faculty to differentiate instruction, integrate metacognitive strategies, teach toward mastery and use student-centered methodologies across all subject areas and grade levels.
• Support the work of Learning Lab teachers.
• Partner with parents to discuss their child’s learning needs and develop individualized support plans.
• Update parents and teachers regularly about student progress.
• Teach as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Experience supporting students with learning differences in an inclusive setting.
• 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.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field; A master’s degree is preferred.
• 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.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

SALARY/BENEFITS: 

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

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 seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Middle School Humanities Teacher to teach middle school humanities and serve as a member of a grade-level team.  

Underpinning the humanities curriculum at Forest Ridge is the belief that effective communication skills empower students to flourish as capable leaders. We believe that a love of reading and the skill of being a discerning, critical and appreciative reader are intrinsic attributes of life-long learners. 

In the middle school, writing is emphasized at every grade level. With an emphasis on process, students practice expressing ideas clearly to a variety of audiences for a variety of purposes. Focusing on critical and creative thinking, each girl develops her own writing voice and practices cultivating powerful responses. Through our skills- and analysis-based reading program, students learn to appreciate the aesthetics of the written word as well as its power to transmit ideas and give voice.  

We are looking for an educator who is passionate about teaching adolescent girls, who works well both independently and with a team and who employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students. In addition, we are looking for faculty who are excited by the opportunity to build an integrated curriculum, working alongside members of various departments to build lessons, units and courses of study that unite concepts, topics, themes and skills often taught isolated from one another. Furthermore, Forest Ridge seeks faculty and staff whose philosophies align with our Sacred Heart mission and who enthusiastically believe in educating the mind, body and spirit of each student. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Middle School Humanities Teacher, reporting to the Director of Middle School, will join a collaborative team of colleagues to 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 middle school humanities, which could include social studies, reading and/or writing; specific course assignments will be determined by candidate qualifications and school needs; 
• Serve as a member of a grade-level team; 
• Provide support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, providing extra writing help, etc.) as needed; 
• 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.  
• Update curriculum maps to ensure a realistic and updated scope and sequence of the content, skills and assessments of each course; 
• Attend grade-level 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 middle school humanities courses, including social studies, reading and writing; 

• 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; 

• A demonstrated understanding of the age-appropriate needs of middle school students;  

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field; A master’s degree is preferred.  

• 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;  

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 

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

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 

THE ROLE: 

• Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging High School Religious Studies Teacher to teach several high school religious studies courses and support the work of Campus ministry and/or community service.  
• Our religious studies curriculum is rooted in our three-part identity as a Catholic, Independent and Sacred Heart School. Our standards draw from the USCCB Curriculum Framework, principles of religious literacy and the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. Our student body is religiously diverse and we strive to challenge all our students to grow in their understanding of religion and their spiritual convictions. In high school, our students encounter opportunities to analyze the role of many religions in the world today, to apply principles of Catholic Social Teaching across disciplines and to engage deeply with Catholic history, tradition, and spirituality.
• We are looking for an educator who is passionate about teaching adolescent girls, who works well both independently and with a team and who employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students. In addition, we are looking for faculty who are excited by the opportunity to build an integrated curriculum, working alongside members of various departments to build lessons, units and courses of study that unite concepts, topics, themes and skills often taught isolated from one another. Furthermore, Forest Ridge seeks faculty and staff whose philosophies align with our Sacred Heart mission and who enthusiastically believe in educating the mind, body and spirit of each student.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The High School Religious Studies teacher, reporting to the Director of High School, will join a collaborative department of colleagues to 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 several sections of high school religious studies;
• Support Campus Ministry and/or community service work in the high school; 
• Serve as a grade-level advisor;
• Provide support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, providing extra writing help, etc.) as needed;
• 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; 
• Update curriculum maps to ensure a realistic and updated scope and sequence of the content, skills and assessments of each course;
• Attend grade-level 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: 

• Is a practicing Catholic; 
• Experience teaching high school religious studies courses;
• 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; 
• A bachelor’s degree in religious studies or a related field; master’s degree is preferred. 
• 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; 
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

SALARY/BENEFITS: 

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

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

THE ROLE 
Reporting to the Assistant Head for Academics, the Dean of Students is responsible for establishing a structured, joyful, positive and spirited school culture rooted in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. Working collaboratively with other school administrators, the Dean of Students helps foster a healthy school community by providing age-appropriate student life programming that enables students to grow in their own leadership and in their relationships with their peers. In addition, the Dean of Students is responsible for the design and effective implementation of the school’s behavior management policies and procedures. A successful Dean of Students has a joyful presence, is passionate about supporting our students, is systems-oriented, adapts to change and cultivates productive relationships with all members of the school community, including faculty, staff, students and families. This position, which entails leadership, planning and guidance in your respective area, is considered a year-round, 12 month per year position.
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure consistent integration of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education within the life of the school community.
• Work in collaboration with the School’s leadership to advance the School’s strategic framework, implementing initiatives that will ensure Forest Ridge students grow into competent, confident and courageous women. 
• Oversee the student life program, collaborating with colleagues and student leaders to coordinate student life activities and events that support a joyful, positive and spirited school culture. Events include, but are not limited to: Spirit Week, Frosh Days, Congé, school dances, Prom and school assemblies.
• Oversee the student leadership organizations. 
• Collaborate with faculty and staff in the organization of clubs.
• Develop and implement student orientation programs designed to build a sense of community among the class, while educating them on the mission, culture, policies and norms of the school.
• Develop and refine attendance, discipline, and safety policies that promote a positive school culture, rooted in a commitment to personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
• Maintains discipline records. Compiles information from student referral incidents, categorizes and analyzes this information and uses the data to inform/refine existing policies/practices.
• Supports the faculty and staff in their responsibility to enforce the rules and regulations of student behavior as contained in the Student Handbook.
• Liaise with the School Office Coordinator to track student attendance and address patterns of concern. 
• Collaborates with the Director of School Operations to coordinate and manage the logistics of special events such as field trips, picture day, retreats, etc. 
• Collaborate with school leadership to lead evening parent meetings as necessary.
• Support Community Minister with retreat and community service opportunities as necessary.  
• Teach and/or coach as necessary.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The Dean of Students should be prepared to lead and work in effective collaboration with the Assistant Head for Academics and other colleagues to:

• Shape a new and exciting, yet not fully defined position. 
• Reinvigorate the student culture to inspire joy, pride and a sense of accountability that promotes healthy ownership of behavior and work.  
• Build student life programming and a behavior management system that ensures consistency across grades 5-12, while also providing age-appropriate components for each division.  
• Design and implement new processes to support students as they grow in the development of their own wise freedom. 
• Serve as an integral member of a new school structure and administrative team. 
• Balance innovation and tradition in a growing school. 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
The successful Dean of Students candidate will demonstrate the following qualities, characteristics, skills and experiences:

• A mission-driven leader with experience in building and enhancing programs and initiatives that align clearly to a school’s mission and values. 
• Demonstrated success as a steady, confident leader with the capacity to organize and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated success as a strategic thinker and master implementer, with a systems approach to improvement and change.
• A commitment to, and experience in building programs that align to best practices in girls’ education.
• Multicultural competence with experience working effectively in a diverse school setting.
• High levels of emotional intelligence, excellent listening skills and the ability to navigate the complexities and ambiguities of leading.
• Superb communication skills, in writing, in front of groups, in relationships with others.
• A strong work ethic, with the capacity to invest full days, while also establishing, upholding and modeling appropriate boundaries and standards for others in the broader Forest Ridge community.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an autonomous leader, with excellent judgement as to when to include others in decisions and processes.
• A student-centered educator who finds energy and joy working with kids of all ages. 
• An ability to bring joy and fun, while also holding others accountable to community expectations. 
• Warmth, character, sound judgement, a commitment to confidentiality and a sense of humor.
• Ability to work effectively with all constituent groups - teachers, staff, parents, students and administrators. 
• Creative and imaginative problem-solver.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

TO APPLY

Please email the following documents to careers@forestridge.org: 

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

THE ROLE: Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging High School Spanish Teacher to teach four high school Spanish courses and serve as a grade level advisor.

The primary aim of the International Language Program is to present world languages as essential living tools for communication, given the global community in which we live. Employing proficiency-based methods, students develop the ability to use other languages in realistic situations while developing the skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The knowledge, insight and appreciation they gain for other cultures allows students to develop empathy by broadening their understanding of how others live, think and interact in ways different to their own. Students build a solid linguistic scaffolding in middle school, which ultimately enables them in high school to appreciate authentic, unabridged works in various media, and to express themselves with confidence and proficiency in communicating in another language. 

We are looking for an educator who is passionate about teaching adolescent girls, who works well both independently and with a team and who employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students. In addition, we are looking for faculty who are excited by the opportunity to build an integrated curriculum, working alongside members of various departments to build lessons, units and courses of study that unite concepts, topics, themes and skills often taught isolated from one another. Furthermore, Forest Ridge seeks faculty and staff whose philosophies align with our Sacred Heart mission and who enthusiastically believe in educating the mind, body and spirit of each student. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The High School Spanish Teacher, reporting to the Director of High School, will join a collaborative department of colleagues to 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 several sections of high school Spanish;
• Serve as a grade-level advisor;
• Provide support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, providing extra writing help, etc.) as needed;
• 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; 
• Update curriculum maps to ensure a realistic and updated scope and sequence of the content, skills and assessments of each course;
• Attend grade-level 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: 

• Experience teaching high school Spanish courses;
• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish or 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; 
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

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

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

The Position:
Under general supervision, in coordination with the Residential Life Director(s) and other dormitory staff, guides and supports the development of life skills; works with students to increase strong and positive academic strategies; ensures a safe, healthy, and rewarding experience for all Forest Ridge boarding students. This is a live out position. 

Staff members provide direct and ongoing supervision, support, and instruction to all assigned students, while assisting in the coordination of day-to-day operations of the dorm.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Consistently ensures the safety and well-being of students as well as specified by the director(s) and/or employee handbook
• Appears punctually for shift
• Maintains a professional appearance
• Writes daily electronic shift reports to share internally with dorm staff
• Leads and supports on- and off-campus events, which may include chaperoning a community service activity, and facilitating discussion topics and recreational activities in groups
• Adheres to a strict code of confidence
• Drives students to appointments and activities
• Sets up meals prepared by the kitchen staff on weekends and non-school days
• Performs light cleaning duties, as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• Experience working with adolescents and/or childcare required
• Experience with the boarding school environment is a significant plus

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must have a clean driving record, and be comfortable driving a range of school vehicles (SUV and 14 Passenger Bus)
• Certification in CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Training is a significant plus (must be certified within first 6 months)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to successfully pass both initial and periodic federal, state and local background checks
• Flexibility, maturity, and a good sense of humor
• Ability to stand, walk around campus in various kinds of weather, lift up to 25 pounds, sit and keyboard up to 1-2 hours a day, talk on the phone
• Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

Shift Hours: 40 hours, flexible. Some evenings and weekend work required.

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

Application Process: Applicants should email a Cover Letter and Resume to Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Attn: Rhondi Adair, Director of Residential Life (radair@forestridge.org). If you wish to pursue this position to satisfy internship requirements, please include parameters of internship.
 

Under general supervision, in coordination with the Residential Life Director(s) and other dormitory staff, guides and supports the development of life skills; works with students to increase strong and positive academic strategies; ensures a safe, healthy, and rewarding experience for all Forest Ridge boarding students. This is a live out position.

Staff members provide direct and ongoing supervision, support, and instruction to all assigned students, while assisting in the coordination of day-to-day operations of the dorm.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Consistently ensures the safety and well-being of students as well as specified by the director(s) and/or employee handbook
• Appears punctually for shift
• Maintains a professional appearance
• Writes daily electronic shift reports to share internally with dorm staff
• Leads and supports on- and off-campus events, which may include chaperoning a community service activity, and facilitating discussion topics and recreational activities in groups
• Adheres to a strict code of confidence
• Drives students to appointments and activities
• Sets up meals prepared by the kitchen staff on weekends and non-school days
• Performs light cleaning duties, as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

•          High School Diploma or GED required
•          Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
•          Experience working with adolescents and/or childcare required
•          Experience with the boarding school environment is a significant plus

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must have a clean driving record, and be comfortable driving a range of school vehicles (SUV and 14 Passenger Bus)
• Certification in CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Training is a significant plus (must be certified within first 6 months)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to successfully pass both initial and periodic federal, state and local background checks
• Flexibility, maturity, and a good sense of humor
• Ability to stand, walk around campus in various kinds of weather, lift up to 25 pounds, sit and keyboard up to 1-2 hours a day, talk on the phone

Shift Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

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

Application Process: Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Attn: Rhondi Adair, Director of Residential Life, at radair@forestridge.org. If you wish to pursue this position to satisfy internship requirements, please include parameters of internship.

THE ROLE: 

Under minimal supervision, the high performing position of Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) at Forest Ridge School plays a strategic leadership role in advancing the mission of the School. The DFO is a key strategic partner to the Head of School and Board of Trustees in all aspects of school finance and operations. The DFO is responsible for the following departments and staff: Finance (Accounting), Human Resources, Facilities, Food Service, Transportation and Risk Management. The DFO is a member of the Senior Leadership Team. In addition, the DFO attends all Board of Trustee meetings and is the primary staff member responsible on the Finance, Audit, Investment and Building & Grounds committees of the Board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Overall duties and responsibilities and those driven by the School’s mission and Strategic Direction: 

• Analyzes the financial needs of the School, architects the financial forecast and engineers the School’s financial strategy.
• Assists the School in reimagining financial and compensation frameworks.
• Manages the financial capital requirements and funding implications of all capital projects.
• Supervises the finance and accounting team and manages the financial stability of the School, overseeing purchasing, tuition billing and receivables, banking relationships, cash flows, liquidity, development of financial models, payroll and benefits program.
• Collaborates with the Head of School and Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, preparing monthly operating statements, securing an annual audit of the School’s financial records and position, overseeing financial investments and establishing annual budget goals.
• Collaborates with the Head of School and senior administrators, oversees the annual budget setting process for the school and establishes a clear, consistent process of budget-to-actual reporting for all school budget managers.
• Collaborates with the Institutional Advancement team to ensure all gifts and pledges are recorded accurately and distributed appropriately.
• Provides accurate and timely financial and facility reports to the Head of School, Senior Leaders, Board Committees and the Board of Trustees, enabling them to make decisions for the good of the school.
• Leads the efforts and coordinates with appropriate school leaders to implement financial and operational risk management policies and maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect the property and cover the liability of the school.
• Develops partnerships with the corporate sector, nonprofit community and civic organizations; and represents the school at various regional, state, and national associations.
• Identifies areas of opportunity for continuous improvement and leads large scale project initiatives for efficiency improvements through the utilization of technology and streamlined processes.
• Participates in department, division and school task forces and committees as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Finance (Accounting & Endowment): 

• Directs and Advises on all accounting activities.
• Maintains compliance with GAAP in the management and structure of all accounting practices.
• Is responsible for creation of faculty and staff employment agreements.
• Reviews vendor contracts with appropriate department leaders (i.e. transportation, landscaping, janitorial, HVAC, telephones, copiers, mail machine and telecommunication services).
• Leads tuition assistance processing and collaborates with admission leaders for awarding assistance.
• Provides oversight for annual review and revision of student enrollment contracts/coordinates with admission team to ensure timely and accurate online enrollment process.
• Leads and directs annual financial and retirement plan audit processes and NWAIS accreditation process.
• Manages over $30 million of endowed funds and scholarships:
  • Maintains compliance with WA State Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (PMIFA).
  • Develops strategies for endowment growth and utilization in accordance with the School’s financial needs.
  • Interfaces with and direct investment manager relationship in development of Investment Policy Statement (ISP) and subsequent activities.
  • Maintains records regarding investment activities and application of investment activities to endowed funds.
  • Provides regular reporting and consulting to the Head of School, Board of Trustees and various Board Committees. 

Human Resources: 

• Ensures that the school is in compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Conducts annual evaluation of all employee benefits including medical, dental, vision and other insurances / communication plan with employees on any changes.
• Manages employee retirement plan, including vendor relationships / ensure compliance and fiduciary oversight as appropriate.
• Reviews and revises employee handbook annually and communicates changes to employees.
• Reviews and revises employment policies and practices on a periodic basis.
• Collaborates with appropriate Senior Leaders to manage hiring, interview and onboarding processes.
• Collaborates with Senior Leaders on all employee terminations.
• Manages worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance, programs, claims, etc.

Facilities / Security: 

• Supervises the Facilities Manager and assist with budget preparation and planning.
• In collaboration with the Facilities Manager, is responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the long term and preventative maintenance plans, ensuring that safety is the top priority.
• In collaboration with the Facilities Manager, is responsible for all vendor contracts and compliance.

Food Service: 

• Supervises the Executive Chef and assists with budget preparation and planning.
• In collaboration with the Executive Chef, ensures that safety is the top priority.
• In collaboration with the Executive Chef, is responsible for all vendor contracts and compliance.

Risk Management: 

• Leads the school’s Enterprise Risk Management initiatives.
• Manages the school’s property/casualty, directors’ and officers’ liability, employment practices liability, and fiduciary liability insurance programs, manage claims and litigation.
• Collaborates with educational and operational leaders to understand and mitigate risk as appropriate.
• Provides leadership and guidance for all school programs, especially travel.

Transportation: 

• Collaborates with the Facilities Manager to provide oversight of the school’s Transportation Program, including contracting with third party transportation provider, organizing bus routes, communication with families as well as faculty and staff.
• Oversees the use of school-owned vehicles and licensing of faculty and staff.
• Ensures that the highest levels of safety, compliance and satisfaction are met at all times.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration or related field required.
• MBA or related advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a CFO, Controller or Assistant CFO / Controller / Business Manager role (Director of Finance and Operations) required.
• Experience with non-profits or independent schools is highly desirable.
• Strong background in finance, budgeting, investing and cash management required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to simultaneously manage a wide variety of issues, situations and people.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to be autonomous, self-motivated, and driven, as well as having a team approach.
• Outstanding communication skills--ability to communicate with all constituents including: Board of Trustees, maintenance staff, parents, students, vendors, faculty, staff, etc.
• Advanced technology skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, accounting software and database management software.
• General digital literacy (use of a laptop, connecting to the network, internet safety, operating a network phone system and copier system, etc.).
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite products (Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.), web applications such as Google Suite, video conferencing software, and database management software; ability to master common automated systems, and confidently learn new technology.
• Open and collaborative management style.
• A high degree of integrity and ethics, with an unwavering commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to represent Forest Ridge in a professional manner.
• Flexibility, maturity, and a good sense of humor.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

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

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

THE ROLE: 

Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging High School Computer Science Teacher to teach several sections of computer science courses.  

Forest Ridge’s Technology Department offers courses for all students to develop competencies in computational thinking and in using common software applications, as well as courses for developing a deeper knowledge of computer science and emerging technologies. The Technology Department also advises on the development of technology-rich curriculum across the academic program.

We are looking for an educator who is passionate about teaching adolescent girls, who works well both independently and with a team and who employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students. In addition, we are looking for faculty who are excited by the opportunity to build an integrated curriculum, working alongside members of various departments to build lessons, units and courses of study that unite concepts, topics, themes and skills often taught isolated from one another. Furthermore, Forest Ridge seeks faculty and staff whose philosophies align with our Sacred Heart mission and who enthusiastically believe in educating the mind, body and spirit of each student.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The High Computer Science Teacher, reporting the Director of High School, will join a collaborative division of colleagues to 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 two sections of high school computer science.
• Provide support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, providing extra writing help, etc.) as needed.
• 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.
• Update curriculum maps to ensure a realistic and updated scope and sequence of the content, skills and assessments of each course.
• Attend grade-level 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 high school computer science courses.
• 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.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field; A master’s degree is preferred.
• 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.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

SALARY/BENEFITS: 

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

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