Careers
At Forest Ridge, our intentional approach to excellence in education inspires students to explore intellectually, spiritually and personally as they embrace challenge, feed their curiosity, build their confidence and prepare for a lifelong pursuit of much more than just success, but success with true meaning – throughout their education, career and lifetime.
Our dynamic and challenging academic environment is filled with immersive, experiential learning opportunities, designed to help students discover their own sense of purpose. Our students learn to regard the world both intellectually and spiritually, blending faith with logic, combining thoughtful reflection with energetic debate, and focusing on both individual wellbeing and the good of the global community.
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, an independent school for girls in grades 5-12, welcomes students, adults and families into an inclusive global learning environment which respects and strives for diversity, openness, understanding and acceptance of all human beings.
Successful applicants at Forest Ridge are:
- Mission-aligned and committed to the advancement of girls’ education;
- Student-centered educators with subject matter expertise and a passion for creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment;
- Excellent collaborators with a can-do attitude and a desire to effectively meet the emerging needs of the school.
- Strong communicators who can positively connect to a variety of audiences through many modes of communication;
- Committed to actively participating in the life of the school community beyond the classroom;
- Empathetic, patient, positive and find joy in working with adolescents.
Current Openings
- Upper School French Teacher (Fall 2026)
- Part-Time Upper School Physics Teacher (Fall 2026)
- Part-Time Middle School Mandarin Teacher (Fall 2026)
- Part-Time Upper School Mandarin Teacher (Fall 2026)
Upper School French Teacher (Fall 2026)
Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Upper School French Teacher to all levels of Upper School French (1-5) 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.
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.
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 it.
- 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 French Teacher, reporting to the Director of Upper 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 four sections of Upper School French (Levels 1-5);
- Serve as a grade-level advisor;
- Serve as a club moderator;
- Teach in our immersive program;
- 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;
- 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 French courses;
- A bachelor’s degree in French 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;
SALARY/BENEFITS
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation. Salary range(s) based on education and experience. Full-time: $59,028 - $112,531.
Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance (based on FTE); flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP); retirement savings plan with employer match after 1 year of employment; paid time off for sick, personal, bereavement, jury/witness duty; vacation time off for staff; family leave; life and disability insurance; professional development opportunities; 50% tuition remission.
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
Part-Time Upper School Physics Teacher (Fall 2026)
Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Upper School Physics teacher to teach 9th grade Physics along with Physics II. This position is .7 FTE.
At Forest Ridge, girls will think like scientists, do science, and see themselves as scientists. Every day, our program is skills-driven, inquiry-based, and hands-on. Class time centers around authentic experiential learning opportunities, where students are encouraged and expected to actively engage in scientific inquiry skills and practice good scientific habits of mind. They are invited to both zoom in to important details and to think big as they take a deeper look at life’s mysteries and conundrums. A student’s science experience will help her grow as an innovative and globally-minded leader who believes problems have solutions and who understands her actions and choices have impact beyond herself. Throughout her time at Forest Ridge, she will have full exposure to life, physical, and applied sciences. The science curriculum gives students opportunities to individualize their program of study by offering second level courses and electives. This curriculum encourages students to be women who can reason critically based on evidence, approach complex problems with confidence, and make choices based on a deep respect for, and understanding of, natural systems.
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 it.
- 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 Science Teacher, reporting to the Director of Upper 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 two sections of 9th Grade Physics and one section of the Physics II sequence;
- Teach in our immersive program;
- 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;
- 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 Physics courses;
- A bachelor’s degree in Science 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;
SALARY/BENEFITS
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation. Salary range(s) based on education and experience:
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Part-Time: $41,319.60 - $78,771.70
Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance (based on FTE); flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP); retirement savings plan with employer match after 1 year of employment; paid time off for sick, personal, bereavement, jury/witness duty; vacation time off for staff; family leave; life and disability insurance; professional development opportunities; 50% tuition remission.
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
Part-Time Middle School Mandarin Teacher (Fall 2026)
Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Middle School Mandarin Teacher to teach section each of Mandarin 1A and Mandarin 1B. This is a .35 FTE position.
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.
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. 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.
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 it.
- 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 Middle School Mandarin Teacher, reporting to the Director of Middle and Upper 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 two sections of middle school Mandarin
- 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;
- Attend department, 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 Mandarin courses;
- A bachelor’s degree in Mandarin 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;
SALARY/BENEFITS
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation. Salary range(s) based on education and experience. Part-Time: $20,659.80 – $39,385.85
This position does not qualify for benefits.
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
Part-Time Upper School Mandarin Teacher (Fall 2026)
Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging part-time Upper School Mandarin Teacher to teach two sections of Mandarin: Level 2/3 and Level 4 in our mod schedule.
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.
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.
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 it.
- 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 part-time Upper School Mandarin Teacher, reporting to the Director of Upper 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 two sections of Upper School Mandarin; teach x-bin Mandarin Conversation courses
- 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;
- 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 Mandarin courses;
- A bachelor’s degree in Mandarin 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;
SALARY/BENEFITS
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation. Salary range(s) based on education and experience: $29,514 - 56,265. This is a .5 FTE position
Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees Benefits include: medical/dental/vision insurance (based on FTE); flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP); retirement savings plan with employer match after 1 year of employment; paid time off for sick, personal, bereavement, jury/witness duty; vacation time off for staff; family leave; life and disability insurance; professional development opportunities; 50% tuition remission.
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
Non-Discrimination Policy
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, religion, marital status, national and ethnic origin, discharged or veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any disability.
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart reserves the right to make employment related decisions based on religion for those positions directly serving the religious ministry.