Elementary Program Director

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Serve as a member of BMS’s Leadership Team, representing the Elementary program at weekly Leadership Team and Administrative meetings.
• Schedule, chair, and facilitate Lead Teacher Elementary Level Meetings, guiding planning, discussion, decision-making, and implementation.
• Collaborate with Program Directors and Coordinators to support campus-wide community-building initiatives.
• Communicate Elementary program needs, priorities, and facility requirements to the Director and Facilities Coordinator.

Curriculum & Academic Oversight

• Lead the review, documentation, and implementation of the Elementary curriculum scope and sequence, ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment.
• Facilitate annual reflection on program outcomes, events, and activities, and lead forward planning for the upcoming academic year.
• Collaborate with the Head Teaching Team to review, revise, and edit Elementary progress reports prior to distribution to families.
• Potentially partner with the Primary Coordinator to support Primary-to-Elementary alignment and outreach opportunities.

Staff Leadership & Professional Development

• Organize and oversee a peer observation and feedback program for Elementary teaching staff including Specialists, Interns.
• Implement orientation for new Elementary Assistant employees and coordinate ongoing Montessori professional development.
• Meet bi-monthly with Program Coordinator, Elementary support and AC staff to provide guidance and support.
• Create and maintain staff schedules, including support staff, AC staff, and specialist coverage.

Program Operations & Scheduling

• Create and oversee the master schedule for the Elementary program, including classroom schedules, specialist services (Drama, Music, Science, Spanish), Boys & Girls Club PE, and after-school programming.
• Cookordinate and manage the Elementary after-school program (Activity Club) including Lead AC.
• Plan, develop, and oversee the Elementary summer camp program.
• Sub when required if Lead is out of the classroom.

Family Engagement, Enrollment & Community Events

• Schedule and oversee new student visits and manage new parent communications.
• Support Elementary enrollment by responding to family inquiries and ensuring prospective families progress through the admissions process.
• Coordinate current and move-up parent classroom observations, including parent preparation meetings and distribution of expectation handouts.
• Plan, organize, and supervise Elementary community events, including parent potlucks, breakfasts, plays, field trips, and Upper Elementary overnight experiences.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Events Coordinator to share weekly Elementary program updates and photos.

Compliance, Accreditation & Resource Management

• Coordinate documentation and administrative requirements for NWAIS and AMS accreditation for the Elementary program.
• Ensure the Elementary program complies with Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) licensing requirements.
• Update and maintain the Elementary Administrative Handbook in collaboration with the Leadership Team.
• Place orders for Montessori materials and other classroom or program supplies.
• Cookordinate Elementary field trips, including ticketing and charter transportation.

Requirements

• Deep understanding, commitment, and passion for authentic Montessori pedagogy and scope and sequence.
• Personal and professional integrity as well as compassion for others
• Montessori Lower & Upper Elementary AMI or AMS diploma REQUIRED
• Bachelor of Arts or Science required; public school certification or M.Ed. desired
• Five years Lead teaching experience in Montessori Elementary classroom
• Experience with creating, organizing, and implementing parent education that builds an understanding of the child’s work in a Montessori Environment and how that can be supported in the home.
• Experience mentoring and working cooperatively with Montessori staff that inspires professional and personal growth for staff members.
• Establishes and maintains positive and respectful working relationships
• Flexibility, organizational skills, and a strong work ethic and commitment to the whole school’s success
• Proven leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive Pay starting at $75,000 - $85,000 annually (with 3 month probationary period with an opportunity to increase the wage)
• Vacation Days
• Sick Leave
• SIMPLE IRA matching up to 3%
• Professional Development Opportunities
• AMS Membership
• Assigned Parking Spot
• Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Reimbursement for DCYF required licensing (CPR/FA, BBP, Food Permit, etc.)