Bay Farm Montessori Academy 

Middle School Lead Teacher

Bay Farm Montessori Academy (BFMA) is an accredited, independent Montessori school for toddlers through eighth grade. Together with parents, the faculty and staff are professionals who work together to instill in our students a love of learning and a respect for others and the natural world. 

All faculty and staff must have the ability to: 

• Work collaboratively, positively, and professionally with all staff 
• Establish a rapport and build relationships with students and families based on trust 
• Set an excellent example for students by modeling honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness 
• Multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with respect 
• Maintain a positive attitude, flexibility, and a good sense of humor 
• Display excellent planning, communication, and organizational skills 
• Display strong conflict resolution skills 
• Maintain a safe and secure environment 
• Understand technology commensurate with program level requirements 
• Maintain the confidentiality of the school’s students, family, and staff 
• Display curiosity and desire to grow professionally 
• Train in, become familiar with, or be willing to learn about Montessori education 
• Follow all policies and procedures of the school as written in the employee and parent handbooks 

Montessori Lead Teacher Responsibilities (include, but not limited to): 

• Establish a daily routine; create and maintain a safe, clean, peaceful, and stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued 
• Promote and advance the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical well-being of students by directing them to activities in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges all children to reach their fullest potential 
• Build on the academic foundations established at earlier levels 
• Administer Standardized Testing and spring writing assessments to all students annually 
• Assign homework commensurate with abilities and offer timely, constructive feedback 
• Guide students in additional areas such as drama, outdoor education, entrepreneurship, and personal development 
• Establish a community-oriented mindset and maintain ongoing community service projects 
• Develop competency and confidence with interviewing and note and test-taking skills 
• Build the students’ confidence, independence, and accountability 
• Develop lesson plans, independent learning exercises, material, curricula, and methods that keep in mind the needs of the individual child and whole-group dynamic 
• Ensure the classroom, lessons, and materials foster diversity and inclusion 
• Stay abreast of best-learning practices and developmentally appropriate milestones for students
• Keep a well-prepared and organized classroom with regular material and activities rotating throughout the year 
• Meet regularly with team teacher(s) for planning weekly/monthly lessons, reviewing children, revitalizing/revising classrooms 
• Set up and clean classroom at the beginning/end of the school year
• Share in the responsibilities of classroom management and maintenance 
• Monitor and assess student progress to track mastery; write up progress and conference reports in a timely manner (Middle School teachers are responsible for four progress reports annually) 
• Accompany students on off-campus excursions 
• Arrange and attend annual week-long trip tied closely to the curriculum 
• Assist students in arranging and facilitating an annual week-long internship experience 
• Help students maintain a living portfolio to document their Middle School experience 
• Adequately prepare students for their next level of learning through the delivery of a guaranteed curriculum 
• Assist students in preparing for and deciding on schooling beyond Bay Farm Montessori Academy 
• Participate in meetings and reviews for students with special needs 
• Participate in parent conferences and meetings throughout the school year, communicate with parents in accordance with school policy, and promote the school’s mission, objectives, and policies to parents 
• Provide interns and assistants with a clear description of their duties and support their growth 
• Provide leadership, guidance, and modeling to the assistant(s) in the classroom 
• Provide assistants with the opportunity to grow and learn 
• Work collaboratively with administrators and other faculty to ensure a harmonious and positive experience for all communities within the school 
• Keep administration apprised of issues or problems involving students, parents, or other staff members 
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and school events 
• Maintain proper AMS credentials for program level 
• Work collaboratively with administrators, school counselor, and teaching team in situations where mandated reporting is warranted 
• Establish an annual budget and manage finances according 
• Schedule all guest speakers and field trips 
• Order materials and supplies for classroom 
• Participate in the admissions process for prospective and transitioning students ? Write articles for weekly emails and quarterly newsletters 
• Understand the school’s mission and objectives and comply with policies 

Curriculum: 

• Science and Cultural studies are administered on a two-year rotating basis. The science curriculum focuses on physics and chemistry one year and biology and earth science the second year. The Cultural studies focus on United States government and history one year and Ancient/World history the next year. 
• Math and ELA are all-encompassing and meet or exceed state standards and expectations. These areas are administered to small groups based on individual readiness. 

All Middle School Teachers report to the Director of Education who reports to the Head of School.