Responsibilities of the Position

Reporting to the Head of Middle & Upper School, the Middle & Upper School Spanish 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 Spanish classes at levels that range from Spanish 1 (novice mid) to Advanced Topics in Spanish (intermediate high +), plus a one-trimester elective
• Use TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), and other acquisition-driven instructional methods
• Maintain that all students are capable of acquiring a second language 
• Guide and support a group of 8-10 students as a Middle or Upper School advisor
• Work with Student Support Team to ensure all students’ needs are being met
• Lead proactive, transparent communications with families to support students
• 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 of a Successful Candidate

We seek candidates who possess

• An undergraduate degree (advanced degree preferred)
• Background in education (at least 3 years of teaching preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish
• Commitment to using TPRS and other acquisition-driven instructional strategies in the classroom
• Familiarity with the Vamos, SOMOS, and/or Huellas curriculum or willingness to learn it

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.

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 t...hrough 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.

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