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
Full Time Lower School Substitute/Floater
Location:
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
United States of America
Department:
Age 12 mo. - Gr. 5
Full/Part Time:
Workplace Type:
Years of Experience:
2 - 5 Years
Level of Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Shift:
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 Substitute position shall have the following responsibilities:

  • Your day’s assignment may change at any time as substitute need in a classroom requires

  • Arrive by 8:15am, or as scheduled, and proceed to the Lower School Office to check your placement for the day

  • Regularly check the Absence Notification Calendar and your Barrie emails each evening for Substitute Requests and texts for any early morning assignment rearrangement

  • Remain with class placement until 3:00pm or as directed by the OCC Liaison, Admin Assistant, or Head of Lower School, unless working in extended day.

  • Assist with and oversee the arrival and 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 count of all students in your care

  • Support the Teacher/s in implementing the Montessori Curriculum/Scope and Sequence

  • Give proctor support for the LE/UE Teachers during standardized assessments, as requested by Head of Lower School

  • Support the Teacher/s in maintaining a safe, clean, orderly and attractive environment 

  • Support the Teacher/s in directing students in their organizational management of their academic material and the class environment

  • Support the Teacher/s in instructing students on management of their cubbies, backpacks, indoor and outdoor shoes

  • Provide support to teachers and students by circulating throughout the classroom

  • Support the Teacher/s in ensuring that the flow of activities and events during the work period is productive and includes smooth transitions

  • Communicate clear and appropriate behavioral and work expectations to the students 

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

  • Comply with Barrie School’s student/family 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 Barrie School and Lower School division functions as requested

  • Attend monthly Barrie School All Fac/Staff meetings 4-5:30pm, unless working in extended day.

  • Attendance at Lower School Division meetings 3:45-4:45 and attendance at scheduled Professional Development Day meetings may be possible, but your attendance at extended day staffing on these days/times must take priority  

  • 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

  • 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 training, 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 differentiated teaching strategies to fully serve each child’s needs in compliance with ADA regulations

  • Refrain from using all electronic devices/phones for personal use when supervising children

  • Comply with the educational and experience requirements of the Office of Child Care (OCC), including certification as required for working with Toddler-Primary 3 students (OCC 90 Hour Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Infant and Toddler and Preschool Coursework)

  • Comply with the guidelines of the Barrie School Employee Handbook

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

 

Skills:

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

  • Current 2-5 years’ experience working with children in a school setting (preferred)

  • Must be OCC compliant within first year of employment

  • An authentic commitment to working with children and supporting Lead and Associate Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Specialists, Interns, and Administrators each day throughout the school year

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