Upper Elementary Montessori Lead Teacher

Barrie School seeks an AMS or AMI-certified Elementary II Lead Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This person will be responsible for presenting the Upper Elementary Montessori curriculum (grades four through six) to students, participating in parent education and conferences, record-keeping, assessment, student interviews, Open Houses, and other tasks as assigned by the Head of the Lower School.

Barrie Montessori Teachers Embody The School’s Values Of

The mission of Barrie School is to empower individuals to expand their intellectual abilities, develop their creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world.

• Active Learning
• Respect for Self, Each Other, and the Environment
• Student Voice and Responsibility
• Academic Excellence
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We specifically seek candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to effectively teach to various students’ academic needs, interests, abilities, and dispositions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods, and techniques of our Montessori program.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive classroom management that treats children with unconditional positive regard.
• Ability and willingness to develop and participate in school functions, including but not limited to open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, school-wide activities, retreats, and special events.
• Ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with parents, while maintaining strict student/family confidentiality.
• Demonstrated skills in computer literacy, educational technology, and online assessments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a positive team member within a professional learning community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• A commitment to working with children and supporting colleagues and potential interns every day throughout the school year.
• Proven track record of arriving on time, contributing to the delivery and support of the full complement of Montessori lessons and extensions for the program level, record-keeping, and working within the program and with Barrie resources to ensure student progress and success
• Minimum of 2-5 years of elementary teaching experience
• AMS or AMI Elementary II Credential