Middle School Director/Teacher Job Williamsburg area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Job Description:

Middle School Director/Teacher

Job Summary:

The Middle School Director, with the support and supervision of the Administration, is expected to establish and maintain a quality educational program, which follows the Montessori philosophy and pedagogy and Secondary I Adolescent model by fulfilling the following responsibilities:

Duties:
The Middle School Director's duties include, but are not limited to, the obligations to:

Curriculum and Instruction

Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum using the Montessori teaching philosophy and practice.

Differentiate learning to accommodate a variety of learners

Assess student learning using a variety of tools in keeping with Montessori philosophy

Coordinate Cycle Themes/Core Values for Middle School Team

Plan and facilitate student community meetings, closing meetings, daily clean-up, student led conferences, Unity Trip, Intersession and Eighth-grade Leadership Conference

Develop discipline procedures and character building activities

Oversee student advisories

Along with Administration, oversee curriculum for all subject areas

Plan and implement Peace Education electives each semester

Faculty Leadership

Serve as liaison to Administration

Along with Administration, supervise Middle School faculty

Identify and deliver Professional Development Opportunities

Schedule and maintain regular Middle School faculty meetings

Participate in interviews for prospective Middle School faculty and staff positions;
Advise administration.

Facilitate tours and interviews of middle school student applicants.

Communication

Point of contact for parents with general Middle School questions and concerns. Resource for parents if support is needed in communication with other Middle School faculty.

Provide weekly communication to parents via weekly notes or similar format

Identify and train faculty, parents and students on use of any online student information system.

Along with Administration, deliver parent education programming ( ex. What Is Middle?)

Administration

Along with Head of School, maintain Middle School budget

Maintain calendar

Coordinate and oversee supply orders

Oversee technology needs

Coordinate Progress Reports, along with Education Director

Maintain medical and health files for students

Report any and all accidents or incidents immediately and prepare a written report stating the date, time, and nature of the accident and the action taken.

General

Be responsible for the safety and physical well-being of all students in your charge at all times. Maintain proper staff: student ratio at all times

Create a positive and conducive learning environment that encourages student autonomy, collaboration and respect.

Assume leadership by demonstrating appropriate and professional behavior at all times when in the school buildings, during outdoor times and on field experiences.

Follow all School policies and procedures as stated in the Employee Handbook, as presently existing or as may hereafter be amended.

Any additional duties as determined by the Director of the school.

Experience in teaching middle school or high school humanities is preferred.

Secondary Montessori credential from a MACTE or another accredited organization.

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Middle School Director​/Teacher

Middle School Director/Teacher