Middle School Director​/Humanities Teacher

Middle School Director/Humanities Teacher

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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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?").

• 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.

• 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.