We are seeking a vibrant music educator who embodies this vision — one who knows their craft deeply, is passionate about the arts, and centers young adolescents while designing learning that is rigorous, experiential, and deeply human.
Reporting to the Head of Middle & Upper School, this role calls for a talented and experienced teacher who can facilitate innovative and student-centered music learning and actively support our dynamic and collaborative Performing Arts program. A strong candidate will have experience with music learning and composition in varied genres, including pop and rock. But the strongest candidate will have the mind, heart, and approach of an artistic generalist with music as their specialization. Experiences with musical theatre, choreography, and/or dance are helpful strengths as well.
At Barrie, our teachers serve as learning guides; at a most fundamental level, they have
A Different Vision of Rigor: At Barrie, rigor isn’t just about mastering difficult or test-centered content—it’s about learning to ask rich questions that fuel wonder, stretch thinking, deepen understanding, and inspire students to do something with what they’ve learned. We believe that to be truly rigorous, the work that learners do must allow them to engage with complexity, play with possibilities, take intellectual and creative risks, and turn critical thought into thoughtful action. Students should not simply study issues—they should build toward solutions, create work that matters, and take steps toward change in ways that feel personally meaningful and globally relevant.
The Spirit of a Mentor: Guides understand that students can shape their own learning pathways—balancing deep experience in areas of interest with wide perspectives across others. Guides build in time to think, reflect, make goals, and grow so that students can do the same. This approach is not about letting students do whatever they want; it’s about giving them the autonomy to explore, discover, and pursue their passions.
