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, D.C.-area 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.
Qualifications for a Successful Candidate
We seek candidates who possess
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
Interested candidates should submit resumes via Intellihire
Candidates must clearly articulate their years of teaching experience on their resume and submit a cover letter expressing their interest in the position.
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.