Barrie School is a progressive independent school that inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. Serving a diverse and inclusive student body, our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (12 months to Grade 5) to Project-Based Learning (Grade 6 to Grade 12)—cultivates learning that lasts. Our challenging educational experiences unlock intrinsic motivation and innovation in both students and faculty. And our community fosters a deep sense of belonging and honors student voice and responsibility. All of this comes together to create engaged citizens with diverse and inclusive worldviews who are confident to be and advocate for themselves.

Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national and global educational opportunities. Our 45-acre campus is home to the world-renowned Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies—one of the largest school-based teacher training programs in the country—and Barrie Camp, a Washington, D.C. area tradition since the 1950s.  

barrie.org

Empowering individuals to expand their intellectual abilities, develop creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world.
Founded:  1932 Headquartered:  Silver Spring, MD
Phone:  (301) 576-2800 Website:  www.barrie.org
Montessori Lead Toddler Teacher
Location:
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
United States of America
Department:
Toddler
Full/Part Time:
Workplace Type:
Years of Experience:
1 - 3 Years
Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Shift:
Description:

The mission of the Barrie School is to empower individuals to expand their intellectual abilities, develop their creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world.

Barrie Montessori teachers embody the school’s values of academic and personal excellence, social, emotional, and physical well-being, respect for self, others, and the environment, collaboration and teamwork, diversity of thought and culture, and community outreach.

Barrie expects its teachers to provide a nurturing and accepting atmosphere and a curriculum that challenges students to reach beyond their current grasp. Barrie teachers recognize that education is a journey that should respond to the needs of students as they develop from concrete, multi-sensory learners into abstract thinkers with increasing capacities for critical analysis, collaboration and effective communication. Barrie believes that education should strike a balance between theoretical and practical learning. We strive to instill in our students a continuing desire for personal excellence in a complex and ever-changing world.


Responsibilities

 

  • Understand and actively support the school mission and vision

  • Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class

  • Remain in school until 4:00pm to discuss the day’s events with the Assistant, Co Teacher, and/or Intern, complete daily recordkeeping, plan for the next day, and prepare the classroom for the next day

  • Assist with and oversee the arrival and dismissal of students

  • Ensure the welfare, safety, and educational achievements of students

  • Monitor the whereabouts of the students in your care at all times, maintain accurate attendance and accurate count of all students in your care

  • Provide leadership in implementing the Barrie Montessori Curriculum/Scope and Sequence

  • Enter student lessons and progress into Montessori Compass daily, with full records complete by June Faculty Week

  • Create and distribute monthly newsletters or online blogs for parents and the wider school community to increase home-school connections. Develop and maintain a strong command of the curriculum

  • Prepare students for standardized assessments

  • Prepare and deliver Fall Progress Reports, January and June Report Cards

  • Prepare for and hold Fall and Spring Parent Conferences

  • Keep up-to-date with and make regular use of current technology for planning, communication and for instruction

  • Create and post twice-monthly newsletters for parents to increase home-school connections

  • Prepare lessons, for each student, for the following day and for all absences, including snow days

  • Maintain knowledge of current research on teaching and subject areas relevant to your program and level

  • Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe, clean, orderly, OCC compliant, and attractive environment

  • Ensure all Montessori and supplemental materials are up-to-date, untattered, and refreshed as needed

  • Ensure cupboards are orderly and hold just the essentials for the class

  • Direct students in their management of their academic material and the class environment

  • Instruct students on management of their cubbies, backpacks, indoor and outdoor shoes

  • Provide support to students by circulating throughout the classroom

  • Ensure the flow of activities and events during the work period are productive and include smooth transitions

  • Communicate clear and appropriate expectations to the students

  • Communicate clear and consistent expectations to the parents; respond to parent email/phone messages within 24 hours

  • Notify the Head of Montessori, Learning Specialist, and School Psychologist of students with special needs or difficulties and be prepared to discuss constructively with parents

  • Comply with student confidentiality rules

  • Maintain a positive professional and collegial relationship with all faculty and staff; resolve differences in a professional manner and communicate unresolved concerns to the Head of Montessori

  • Attend and participate in school functions that relate to your position or teaching level and   attend Barrie Montessori functions that support the school and your program

  • Attend monthly Barrie All Staff meetings 4-5:30pm, Weekly Montessori All Staff meetings 4-5:00pm, and scheduled Professional Days

  • Notify the Head of School as soon as possible  in the event of illness or anticipated absence, and make arrangements with all staff affected by your absence, so your responsibilities are covered

  • Maintain awareness and familiarity with the Barrie Emergency Plan and Procedures, including Fire Drills, Evacuations, Shelter-in-Place

  • Complete CPR, AED, First Aid, Epipen, Blood-borne Pathogens trainings

  • Comply with ADA standards in working with students of various abilities. This may require participation in meetings, training, and planning cooperatively to fully serve each child’s needs

  • Refrain from using all electronic devices for personal use when supervising children

  • Comply with the educational and experience requirements of the Office of Child Care (OCC) – Toddler and Primary Teachers

  • Comply with the guidelines of the Barrie Employee Handbook

  • Contribute to the health and wellness of the Barrie community


Skills:

Requirements

  • Montessori Toddler, Early Childhood, or Elementary Credential, as relevant to the program

  • Current OCC 90-Hour Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Infant and Toddler Credentials, as relevant

  • 1-3 years’ experience working with children in a school setting

  • Proven track record of arriving on time, contributing to the delivery and support of the full component of Montessori lessons and extensions for the program level, to recordkeeping in Montessori Compass, and working within the program and with Barrie resources to ensure student progress and success

  • A commitment to working with children and supporting the Assistant Teacher or Intern, and colleagues every day throughout the school year

Language Requirements:
Manages Others:
Travel Required:
Pay Range:
to per
Pay Comments:
Benefits:
Report Job
Version 1.56.8.33869 updated 4/19/2024 6:48 PM