Middle & Upper School Math Teacher - Silver Spring, United States - Barrie Middle & Upper School

Description

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

Starting August 15, 2024


Who We Are - About Barrie School:

Established in 1932 as the first racially integrated educational institution in the region, Barrie School is a progressive independent school that inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning.

The school serves to empower our students to expand their intellectual abilities, develop their creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world.

Serving a diverse and inclusive student body, our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (3 months to Grade 5) to Project-Based Learning (Grades 6 to 12)—cultivates learning that lasts.

Our challenging educational experiences unlock intrinsic motivation and innovation in students, faculty, and staff. Above all, our community fosters a deep sense of belonging by honoring student voice and responsibility.

Located close to D.C., Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national, and global educational opportunities. Our verdant, 45-acre campus of open fields, streams, ponds, and forests provides space for learning and play.

Barrie encourages students to develop their own interests and unique talents through hands-on, experiential learning that promotes 21st-century outcomes, including:

• Analytical and creative thinking and problem-solving
• Complex written and oral communication
• Leadership and teamwork
• Digital and quantitative literacy
• Global perspectives
• Adaptability, initiative, and risk-taking
• Integrity and ethical decision-making

Barrie is also home to the Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies—one of the largest school-based teacher education programs in the country—and Barrie Camp, a Washington, tradition since the 1950s.

What You Will Do - Responsibilities of the Position:

Reporting to the Head of Middle & Upper School, the Middle & Upper School Math Teacher would be responsible for teaching classes, advising, and supporting divisional DEI efforts.

This is a full-time, exempt faculty position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Teach 4 year-long classes, plus a one-term elective
• Work with Student Support Team to ensure all students' needs are being met
• Lead proactive, transparent communications with families to support students
• Guide and support a group of 8-10 students as a Middle or Upper School advisor
• Fully participate in the life of Middle and Upper School, including clubs and other student activities
• Help build an intentionally inclusive community, demonstrate cross-cultural competency, and promote culturally responsive-sustaining education
• Attend weekly (schoolwide, divisional, departmental) faculty meetings
• Participate in required evening and/or weekend school functions such as Back to Barrie Night, Open Houses, Extended Study Week Showcase, Graduation
• Perform chaperoning, car circle, and substitute duties as needed
• Lead and/or support two week-long Experiential Education programs (may require overnight travel)
• Other duties as assigned.
• An undergraduate degree (advanced degree preferred
• Background in education (at least 3 years of teaching preferred).

In addition, those who thrive at Barrie commit to- Living out the mission and values of the institution- Demonstrating a passion for working with Middle & Upper School students- Taking accountability for all areas of responsibility- Being a positive team player in a highly collaborative environment- Taking an active role in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts- Being enthusiastic, joyful, and curious about teaching and learning- Being an effective communicator- Remaining open to feedback and continual growth.

How to Apply:

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience. Barrie staff also benefit from tuition assistance for dependent children.

As an equal opportunity employer, Barrie School seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. Employment decisions are made solely on an individual's ability to perform the job.

In accordance with federal, state, and county laws, Barrie School does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived differences, including those based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, sexual identity, disability, sexual and reproductive health decisions, or toward victims or those perceived to be victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse or stalking, as well as any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

View the full opportunity statement here.