Who We Are

Established in 1932, 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, honors student voice and responsibility, and promotes inclusive worldviews.

Located close to D.C., Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national, and global educational opportunities. Our 45-acre campus Barrie’s verdant, 45-acre campus of open fields, streams, ponds, and forests provides space for learning, play, and exploration. 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, D.C.-area tradition since the 1950s.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Head of Lower School - Elementary, the Music Teacher would be responsible for preparing and presenting a vibrant music program for children, from toddlers through grade 5.  There may be some interaction with infant classes, as well. This is a full-time, exempt faculty position.

• Participate enthusiastically in community engagement and family programming, such as Back to Barrie Night, Open Houses, student presentations, and other school functions, held within or outside regular school hours;

• Prepare newsletters each month to highlight content to families

• Prepare comments for report cards twice a year

• Support the Lower School program as needed
  

What We Seek:

We seek candidates who possess the following:

• An undergraduate degree in Music; master’s preferred.

• Experience with Orff Schulwerk method of Music instruction

• At least 3 years teaching experience in a school setting is preferred

• 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 and K students

• Familiarity with Blackbaud and/or Transparent Classroom is preferred

• Ability to be flexible with scheduling and location of classroom spaces

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter, résumé, and the contact information of three references to this website by March 30, 2024.

Some Final Notes:

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title, as well as the education and skills required to do so. However, it does not intend to list all the responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

As an equal opportunity employer, Barrie School seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. To that end, we align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. Our employment decisions are made solely on an individual’s ability to perform the job. In accordance with federal, state, and county law, 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, alienage or citizenship status, familial status, gender and gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation and 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. For the purpose of addressing sexual and reproductive health decisions, Barrie School will not access an employee’s personal information regarding their reproductive health decisions without written consent and in accordance with applicable law. Retaliation based on any of the above protected characteristics is absolutely prohibited.