Job description

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is an accredited coeducational independent day school for students in grades EC-8. Barnesville’s 30-acre campus consists of two school buildings, a full gymnasium, athletic field, and two playgrounds. Our mission is to provide a joyful and supportive learning environment for the development of excellence in each of us.

As a School of Arts & Sciences, we seek to provide meaningful cross-curricular activities across disciplines for our students. The School, founded in 1969, is a proud member of AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland Schools), and NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).

Middle School Math Teacher, Full-time, 10 months, Exempt (salaried)

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences seeks a dynamic educator to join our faculty teaching Middle School Math (grades 5-8) for the 2023/24 academic year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach middle school (grades 5-8) math classes with enthusiasm, creativity, and sensitivity to student learning styles
• Model effective, evidence-based teaching pedagogy
• Utilize a hands-on, inquiry-driven approach that maximizes student engagement
• Utilize technology for instructing students, maintaining records, communicating information to parents, and promoting student and program achievements
• Participate in curriculum development, faculty meetings, and professional growth endeavors
• Fulfill additional middle school supervisory responsibilities (such as homeroom, advisory, clubs, etc.)
• Ensure the School’s continued Green School certification through MAEOE

We expect all faculty members to be fully engaged in the life and mission of the school, in and out of the classroom. The ability to lead or take part in enrichment classes, school committees, after school activities, athletic teams, and/or summer camp courses is desired.

Education and Experience: Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Mathematics and will possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in classroom teaching. The ideal candidate will also have experience utilizing differentiated instruction in an independent school environment and will have demonstrated ability to use technology successfully in the education of students.

Skills and Characteristics

• Understanding of the curricular elements of lower and middle school Math
• Appreciation of the developmental and age characteristics of the students in each grade
• Eagerness to communicate and develop positive partnerships with parents
• A passion for teaching children and helping them to achieve their best
• Enthusiasm for the mission of the school and for working collaboratively with fellow faculty members
• Organizational and managerial skills
• Initiative, confidence, and joy

Commitment to Diversity: In a world of shared borders, knowledge and empathy for multiculturalism are essential to a Barnesville School education. As our students enter the global community, our School encourages them to embrace diversity with an open mind and generous spirit. We strive to introduce our students to all aspects of diversity which include acceptance of diverse intelligences and learning styles; awareness of differences in socioeconomic status; compassion for mental and physical impairments; and understanding of differences concerning age, appearance, gender, race, sexual orientation, and spiritual beliefs. We support a safe and secure environment for all members of our Barnesville family and make respecting differences a school-wide goal. This builds a community true to our mission of joy, support, and excellence.

Physical Requirements: Daily desk work including computer time; as part of daily routines, mobility around a campus with uneven pavement and managing stairs; standing, bending and squatting as required to participate in classroom activities; shifting furniture as needed, lift/carry boxes up to 15 pounds; the ability to maneuver as necessary within a classroom setting; frequent walking inside and outside as part of general job duties and responding to students and/or incidents.

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring and other school-administered programs.

Interested candidates should visit the career page (under “about”) at the School’s website here.

Forward a letter of interest, resume, completed application, and three professional references via email to the attention of Vickie Roos. vroos@barnesvilleschool.org

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dickerson, MD 20842: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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