Lower/Middle School Campus Minister at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, Maryland

Job Description:

Stone Ridge is seeking a Lower/Middle School Campus Minister to begin August 13, 2025.

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, a member of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a co-educational Early Childhood Program, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten in Bethesda, Maryland. With over 780 students, and rooted in the Goals of Sacred Heart education, Stone Ridge inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

The Lower/Middle School Campus Minister is responsible for supporting the faith development in the Lower and Middle School community in alignment with the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. 

The Campus Minister: 

• collaborates with the campus ministry team and the Middle School religion teachers in planning and preparing for division and grade level liturgies and prayer services. 
• leads the Grade 8 Confirmation Class (requiring occasional after-school commitments). 
• provides pastoral care to students and families, as needed.
• facilitates the MS Student Ministry.
• collaborates with the Campus Ministry team in planning and preparation for All-School prayer services and liturgies.
• collaborates with other faculty members to organize grade-level liturgies and prayer services, including, but not limited to arranging for celebrants, coordinating with designated music leaders to plan liturgical music, preparing readings and lectors, booking space for liturgies and practices, preparing programs, and serving as sacristan.
• attends LS and MS Assemblies and serves as a resource and support for planning assemblies on mission and ministry-related themes.
• provides leadership for the Middle School religion teachers in planning and implementing liturgical season activities.
• oversees the annual budget for Middle School campus ministry.
• collaborates with Lower and Middle school faculty members to coordinate Generous Hearts and Service projects and initiatives. 
• maintains LS and MS Campus Ministry Bulletin Boards
• will participate in weekend events (about 3 per year). 
• has the ability to drive a van. 

Requirements:

• Attends all faculty and employee meetings and maintains good communication with families, responding to parents’ inquiries as needed.
• Must be certified as a Catechist and a practicing Catholic. 

The desired candidate has experience teaching or leading faith formation in independent and/or Catholic schools or parishes. Knowledge and understanding of the Roman Catholic Church, the history and traditions of Sacred Heart education, and children’s spiritual needs are essential. 

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

Stone Ridge is looking for an educator who is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and who has experience or interest in teaching in independent, Catholic schools, public, or charter schools. Early career educators and applicants of diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should complete the application online, which is linked on the bottom of our employment page (https://www.stoneridgeschool.org/employment). As part of the application, please upload a resume, list of references, and cover letter addressed to Ms. Courtney Perna, HR Manager.

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