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.  

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Founded:  1932 Headquartered:  Silver Spring, MD
Phone:  (301) 576-2800 Website:  www.barrie.org
Montessori Assistant Teacher
Location:
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
United States of America
Department:
Lower Elem
Full/Part Time:
Workplace Type:
Years of Experience:
0 - 1 Years
Level of Education:
High School Diploma
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Description:

Barrie School expects its teachers to provide a nurturing and accepting atmosphere and a curriculum that challenges students to reach beyond their current grasp. Barrie School 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 School 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. 

Lower School Assistant Teacher shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Arrive daily 15 minutes prior to the start of class

  • Remain in school until 4:00 pm to discuss the day’s events and support the Lead Teacher in completing daily recordkeeping, planning, and preparing the classroom for the next day

  • Assist with and oversee the arrival and dismissal of students, including car circle duties

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

  • Support the Lead Teacher in implementing the Barrie Montessori Toddler Curriculum/Scope and Sequence

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

  • Incorporate behavioral and disciplinary expectations as well as follow-through

  • Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe, clean, orderly and attractive environment, ensuring all Montessori and supplemental materials are up-to-date, in good shape, and refreshed as needed; support the Lead Teacher in ensuring cupboards and closets are orderly and hold just the essentials for the class

  • Direct students in their management  of their materials 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

  • Develop and maintain open lines of communication with parents, respecting the Lead Teacher’s role in this process

  • Support the Lead Teacher in keeping detailed records of all communication with parents; contribute photos to the parent communication weekly message 

  • Treat all students with respect and maintain an environment of mutual respect within the classroom; positively communicate clear and appropriate expectations to the students

  • Support the Lead Teacher in preparing the January and June Report Cards, Fall and Spring Parent Conferences

 

Skills:

Requirements as a Barrie Employee:

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

  • Participate in all professional days and other professional activities designated by the administration

  • Collaborate positively with colleagues in and out of scheduled meeting times

  • Comply with student confidentiality rules

  • Cooperate with other staff members, resolve differences in a professional manner and communicate unresolved concerns to the Head of Lower School

  • 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

  • Participate in and support the Greater Washington Montessori Conference at Barrie School

  • Attend monthly Barrie All Staff meetings 4-5:30pm, Weekly Montessori All Staff meetings 3:45-4:45pm, and scheduled Professional Days

  • Notify the Head of Lower 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

  • Comply with the guidelines of the Barrie Employee Handbook and OCC – Toddler and Primary

  • Maintain awareness and familiarity with the Barrie Emergency Plan and Procedures, including Fire Drills, evacuations, Shelter-in-Place Code Orange, and Code Red procedures 

  • Successfully complete regularly CPR, AED, First Aid, Epi-Pen, and annual Allergy and 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

  • Refrain from using any electronic device for personal use during school hours

  • Incorporate daily mindfulness practices into the classroom and in your work with colleagues

  • Contribute to the health and wellness of the Barrie School community

  • Uphold the mission, philosophy and values of Barrie School

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