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Middle School Director/Humanities Teacher
Job Title:
Middle School Director/Humanities Teacher Job Summary:
The Middle School Director, with the support and supervision of the Administration, is responsible for establishing and maintaining a quality educational program that follows the Montessori philosophy, pedagogy, and the Secondary I Adolescent model. The role includes the following responsibilities: Responsibilities:
Curriculum and Instruction Develop and implement age-appropriate humanities curricula, including language arts, literature, history, seminar, and geography, aligned with Montessori teaching principles. Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs. Assess student learning using various tools consistent with Montessori philosophy. Coordinate Cycle Themes and Core Values for the Middle School Team. Plan and facilitate student community meetings, closing meetings, daily clean-up, student-led conferences, the Unity Trip, Intersession, and the Eighth-grade Leadership Conference. Develop discipline procedures and character-building activities. Oversee student advisories. Work with Administration to oversee curriculum across all subject areas. Faculty Leadership Serve as liaison to Administration. Supervise Middle School faculty alongside Administration. Identify and organize professional development opportunities. Schedule and lead regular Middle School faculty meetings. Participate in interviews for prospective faculty and staff, advising administration. Facilitate tours and interviews of middle school applicants. Communication Act as the primary contact for parents regarding Middle School questions and concerns. Provide weekly updates to parents via Sunday Notes or similar formats. Train faculty, parents, and students on the use of online student information systems. Collaborate with Administration to deliver parent education programs (e.g., "What Is Mid?"). Administration Assist the Head of School in maintaining the Middle School budget. Manage the school calendar. Oversee supply orders and technology needs. Coordinate progress reports with the Education Director. Maintain medical and health records for students. Report accidents or incidents immediately, documenting details and actions taken. General Responsibilities Ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times, maintaining proper staff-to-student ratios. Create a positive, respectful, and collaborative learning environment that promotes student autonomy. Demonstrate professional behavior at all times within the school and during outdoor and field activities. Follow all school policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook. Perform any additional duties assigned by the Director of the school. Preferred qualifications include experience in middle or high school humanities teaching and Montessori certification from the American Montessori Society or other accredited organization.
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Job Title:
Middle School Director/Humanities Teacher Job Summary:
The Middle School Director, with the support and supervision of the Administration, is responsible for establishing and maintaining a quality educational program that follows the Montessori philosophy, pedagogy, and the Secondary I Adolescent model. The role includes the following responsibilities: Responsibilities:
Curriculum and Instruction Develop and implement age-appropriate humanities curricula, including language arts, literature, history, seminar, and geography, aligned with Montessori teaching principles. Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs. Assess student learning using various tools consistent with Montessori philosophy. Coordinate Cycle Themes and Core Values for the Middle School Team. Plan and facilitate student community meetings, closing meetings, daily clean-up, student-led conferences, the Unity Trip, Intersession, and the Eighth-grade Leadership Conference. Develop discipline procedures and character-building activities. Oversee student advisories. Work with Administration to oversee curriculum across all subject areas. Faculty Leadership Serve as liaison to Administration. Supervise Middle School faculty alongside Administration. Identify and organize professional development opportunities. Schedule and lead regular Middle School faculty meetings. Participate in interviews for prospective faculty and staff, advising administration. Facilitate tours and interviews of middle school applicants. Communication Act as the primary contact for parents regarding Middle School questions and concerns. Provide weekly updates to parents via Sunday Notes or similar formats. Train faculty, parents, and students on the use of online student information systems. Collaborate with Administration to deliver parent education programs (e.g., "What Is Mid?"). Administration Assist the Head of School in maintaining the Middle School budget. Manage the school calendar. Oversee supply orders and technology needs. Coordinate progress reports with the Education Director. Maintain medical and health records for students. Report accidents or incidents immediately, documenting details and actions taken. General Responsibilities Ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times, maintaining proper staff-to-student ratios. Create a positive, respectful, and collaborative learning environment that promotes student autonomy. Demonstrate professional behavior at all times within the school and during outdoor and field activities. Follow all school policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook. Perform any additional duties assigned by the Director of the school. Preferred qualifications include experience in middle or high school humanities teaching and Montessori certification from the American Montessori Society or other accredited organization.
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