What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Math Teacher position at Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart?
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Posted: 28-Mar-25
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: DOE: $59,052 - $110,361
Categories
Faith-based Institution
Math
Salary Details
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.
Preferred Education
Masters
Who We Are
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires young women to become confident, compassionate leaders. As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools, we educate to the core of our 200-year tradition through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels one to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart educates young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our foundress. Our graduates change the world.
THE ROLE
Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Upper School Math Teacher to begin in August 2025.
The aim of the mathematics department is to support each student in developing conceptual understanding and procedural fluency with mathematics. Our curriculum allows students to work collaboratively and develop independent learning skills as they grow in their math knowledge and confidence. Our math courses are thoughtfully designed to provide all students with a comprehensive foundation, equipping them with the tools and skills necessary for success in advanced math courses. We take great pride in cultivating the mathematical talents of students and fostering a deep, thorough, and multidimensional understanding of concepts that enable them to reach their full potential and succeed in whatever path they choose.
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
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:
A successful candidate for this position will meet the following requirements and qualifications:
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:
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About Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires young women to become confident, compassionate leaders. As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools, we educate to the core of our 200-year tradition through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels one to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart educates young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our foundress. Our graduates change the world. .
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https://careers.nais.org/jobs/21197891/upper-school-math-teacher
Posted: 28-Mar-25
Location: Bellevue, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: DOE: $59,052 - $110,361
Categories
Faith-based Institution
Math
Salary Details
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.
Preferred Education
Masters
Who We Are
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires young women to become confident, compassionate leaders. As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools, we educate to the core of our 200-year tradition through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels one to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart educates young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our foundress. Our graduates change the world.
THE ROLE
Forest Ridge seeks a talented, passionate and engaging Upper School Math Teacher to begin in August 2025.
The aim of the mathematics department is to support each student in developing conceptual understanding and procedural fluency with mathematics. Our curriculum allows students to work collaboratively and develop independent learning skills as they grow in their math knowledge and confidence. Our math courses are thoughtfully designed to provide all students with a comprehensive foundation, equipping them with the tools and skills necessary for success in advanced math courses. We take great pride in cultivating the mathematical talents of students and fostering a deep, thorough, and multidimensional understanding of concepts that enable them to reach their full potential and succeed in whatever path they choose.
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.
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:
- Teaching math courses that may range from Algebra 1 – Calculus 2
- 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.
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;
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
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About Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires young women to become confident, compassionate leaders. As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools, we educate to the core of our 200-year tradition through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria: a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels one to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart educates young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our foundress. Our graduates change the world. .
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More Jobs from This Employer
https://careers.nais.org/jobs/21197891/upper-school-math-teacher
Salary : $59,052 - $110,361