Barrie Middle & Upper School


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
Website:  www.barrie.org
Music Teacher
Location:
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
United States of America
Department:
Grades 6-12
Full/Part Time:
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Years of Experience:
6 - 7 Years
Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree
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Barrie School seeks candidates for the position of Barrie Prep Music Teacher (grades 6-12) with employment beginning in August of 2019.


ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Established in 1932, Barrie School cultivates intrinsic motivation in students through a progressive and collaborative approach to education.  The school currently serves 300 students in two divisions: Barrie Montessori (18-months to 5th grade) and Barrie Prep (6th to 12th grade).  The school is also the home to the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies, a nationally recognized training institute for teachers throughout the region, and Barrie Camp, a day program that serves more than 500 families each summer.

Barrie is located in Silver Spring, Maryland outside Washington, D.C. and within one mile of the Metro subway.  Our verdant 45-acre campus of open fields, streams, ponds, forests, and stables provides space for learning, play, and exploration.  Barrie encourages students to develop their own individual interests and talents through hands-on, experiential learning, which 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

ABOUT THE POSITION & QUALIFICATIONS

 

Joining Barrie during an exciting time, the Music Teacher should be a talented individual who is trained to teach music and who values student-centered and progressive education. This is a half-time to three-quarters time position that will report to the Head of Barrie Prep.  

The position has the following qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s degree required and Bachelor’s degree in Music preferred.

  • Commitment to supporting an intentionally diverse and inclusive community.

  • Demonstrated success teaching to a range of learners.  

  • Effective classroom management skills.  

  • Places value on the learning process versus product.

  • A sense of humor and commitment to building camaraderie with colleagues.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Teach one trimester each of music to all middle school students (sixth, seventh, and eighth graders).

  • Teach full-year student-centered Band course that teaches students multiple instruments, including, but not limited to, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. At Barrie, students choose the songs that are performed in collaboration with the Music Teacher.

  • Help students showcase their abilities at Arts Nights.

  • Attend bi-weekly faculty meetings and weekly department meetings.

  • Curriculum development.

  • Advise a group of seven to eight middle or upper school students.

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