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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Lower School Physical Education Teacher
Location:
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
United States of America
Department:
Lower School
Full/Part Time:
Workplace Type:
Years of Experience:
3 - 5 Years
Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Shift:
Description:

Lower School Full Time PE Teacher shall have the following responsibilities:

  • Work 8:15AM until 4:00PM to complete daily recordkeeping, plan for the next day, and prepare the classroom for the next day

  • Instruct scheduled PE classes for toddler through grade 5 and Middle School PE, Monday through Friday

  • Coach two seasons for Middle School Athletics, Monday through Friday with the understanding that these athletic team coaching assignments would be decided prior to the school year.

  • Assist with morning arrival and afternoon 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

  • Implement the Barrie Montessori Curriculum/Scope and Sequence for your Specialist subject

  • Develop and maintain a strong command of the curriculum 

  • Prepare the student information and comment for the January and June Report Cards; prepare a summary of your curriculum for each level’s fall progress reports; use Transparent Classroom for reports

  • 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 and attractive environment 

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

  • Substitute in classes when staff absences exceed substitute staffing needs as requested and possible

  • Communicate clear and appropriate expectations to the students 

  • Notify the Head of Lower School, Learning Specialist, and LS Counselor of students with learning and/or behavioral challenges and be prepared to discuss constructively

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

  • 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 School  functions that support the school and your program

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

  • Notify the Head of Lower School and Director of Athletics, 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; use Absence Authorization Calendar to see coverage availability before making an appointment

  • Maintain awareness and familiarity with the Barrie Emergency Plan and Procedures

               including Fire Drills, Evacuations, Shelter-in-Place Code Orange, and Code Red

  • Complete regular CPR, AED, First Aid, Epipen, 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

  • 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

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  •  Current OCC 90 Hour Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Infant and toddler and Preschool Credentials preferred; or work to attain OCC credential to teach toddler, preK and Kindergarten students

  •  3-5 years’ experience working with children in a school setting

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