Careers

THE ROLE: 
Together with the Head of School, the Assistant Head for Academics, and the Faith and Justice Team, the Director of Faith and Justice ensures the vitality of the Forest Ridge mission and the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education for students, faculty, staff and families. As an active and integrated member of the School Leadership Team, she/he is called to deepen and enrich our school culture by reinforcing our commitment to faith formation, service learning, and diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ). In the spirit of the mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart, the Director of Faith and Justice will help ensure Forest Ridge is an inclusive school community that values a diversity of beliefs, perspectives, traditions and contributions and holds all people as equal, unconditionally loved and valued.

The most promising candidates are highly collaborative, warm and engaging, and strategic visionaries who are eager to reimagine the future of Catholic education. They have experience leading equity, inclusion and justice work in Catholic schools and are energized by the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Build and sustain a culture of exploration, joy, engagement and inclusion at Forest Ridge. Maintain congruency between the School’s mission, ministry and service programs, and DEIJ work. 
• Carry out and enhance the vision for the Department of Faith and Justice, which is responsible for creating and implementing all faith formation opportunities for our community, including but not limited to: liturgies, prayer services, and student and adult retreats. 
• Review, update, and implement the Department of Faith and Justice strategic plan. 
• Provide strategic leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
• Oversee and advance the implementation of Forest Ridge’s DEIJ plan. Partner with key leaders to advance DEIJ practices in all functions of the school: professional development, hiring and retention of faculty and staff, the retention and recruitment of students, curricular and pedagogical development, co-curricular programming, etc. 
• Manage and support the members of the Department of Faith and Justice. 
• Support the service learning program in both the middle and upper schools. 
• Oversee and support Forest Ridge’s newly created affinity groups, including the implementation of “Mornings of Learning” led by each affinity group for the school community once or twice per school year
• Lead or co-lead daylong and overnight grade level retreats, including the capstone junior class retreat Kairos and the newly created senior class Pilgrimage.
• Develop and implement signature programming, including but not limited to: Cor Unum Days. 
• In collaboration with the Dean of Students, create cultural celebrations and events throughout the year. Examples may include: Dia de los Muertos, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Ramadan/Eid, St. Patrick’s Day.
• Manage the ministry, retreat, and DEIJ budgets and collaborate with the Advancement staff to seek additional funding opportunities.
• Offer DEIJ trainings and professional development to community adults, such as faculty/staff and parents
• In collaboration with the Communications team, create a monthly newsletter featuring DEIJ and Faith events and activities, to be sent to faculty, staff, students, and possibly parents.

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

• Is a practicing Catholic
• Holds a relevant degree, master’s degree preferred.
• Has at least 3-5 years of successful work in middle school or high school Campus Ministry and DEIJ work
• Has demonstrated experience in pastoral care
• Demonstrates a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice
• Collaborates effectively with students and colleagues
• Understands the spiritual development of adolescent girls as they grow from age 10 to 18
• Models her/his ongoing spiritual formation in work with students
• Is 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. Salary range(s) based on education and experience: Full-time: $90,000-$115,000. 

Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees. Benefits for eligible positions include: medical/dental/vision insurance (based on FTE); flexible spending account (FSA); employee assistance program (EAP); retirement savings plan with employer match after one 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 a letter of interest and resume to Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart at careers@forestridge.org. This position is open until filled.

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.

THE ROLE: Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Upper School Science Teacher to teach all levels of physics and astronomy.

At Forest Ridge, girls 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 four sections of upper school science;

• 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 sciences 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;

• 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. Salary range(s) based on education and experience: Full time, $55,000 - $103,750.

Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees. As a temporary position, this position is not benefits-eligible. Benefits for eligible positions 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 

THE ROLE: Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Upper School Spanish Teacher to teach four 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.

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 Spanish 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 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;
• Maintain curriculum maps to ensure a realistic and updated scope and sequence of the content, skills and assessments of each course;
• 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 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/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, $55,000 - $103,750.

Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees. As a temporary position, this position is not benefits-eligible. Benefits for eligible positions 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 

THE ROLE: 
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.

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 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 grade-level advisor for a small group of students
• 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. Salary range(s) based on education and experience: Full-time: $55,000 - $103,750    

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

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.
 

THE ROLE: Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging upper school math teacher to teach up to four mathematics courses ranging from geometry to calculus II. 
 
The primary aim of the Mathematics Program is to nurture each Forest Ridge student to grow in her knowledge of mathematical content and to deepen her mathematical thinking. We lead students through a curriculum that allows every individual to be challenged to realize her highest mathematical potential, as we recognize that students have differing backgrounds and abilities. Thus, we believe it is essential that each student be placed in the level of mathematics that will provide the appropriate level of challenge. Mathematics is a global language, and to that end our courses guide students through a global awareness of math through a study of current events through a mathematical lens, hands on projects to demonstrate real world applications, and a variety of cultural views and approaches to math. 

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 Math 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 up to four sections of upper school math (classes determined by experience); 
• 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 math courses; 
• A bachelor’s degree in math 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/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: $55,000 - $103,750   
• Part-time: $22,000- $41,400 

Forest Ridge offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees. As a temporary position, this position is not benefits-eligible. Benefits for eligible positions 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 

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
• 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.