Overview

The Assistant Head of School – Lower Elementary works in close partnership with the Head of School to ensure a high-quality, developmentally responsive learning experience for students, exceptional service and partnership with families, and a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment for staff.

The primary focus of this role is instructional coaching and leadership for Lower Elementary teachers serving mixed-age classrooms (1st–3rd grade). The Assistant Head of School will provide consistent, embedded coaching to strengthen instructional practice, classroom culture, and student outcomes.

In addition, this role will support the design, refinement, and implementation of the school-wide approach to mathematics, ensuring alignment with our instructional vision and continuous improvement across grade levels.

As a second-year, start-up school, we seek a leader who is highly adaptable, flexible, and willing to innovate—someone who is comfortable building systems while simultaneously refining them, responding to real-time needs, and helping the school grow with intention and creativity.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Instructional Leadership & Coaching

  • Serve as the primary instructional coach for Lower Elementary (1st–3rd grade) mixed-age classrooms, providing ongoing observation, feedback, modeling, and reflective coaching cycles.
  • Support teachers in planning, instruction, assessment, and classroom culture aligned to the school’s mission and instructional framework.
  • Partner with the Head of School to develop and strengthen the school-wide mathematics approach, including curriculum implementation, instructional practices, and teacher capacity-building.
  • Monitor student achievement data to inform coaching priorities, instructional adjustments, and school-wide improvement efforts.

Professional Learning & Staff Development

  • Facilitate and support in-service training and professional development aligned to school priorities, with particular emphasis on Lower Elementary instruction and mathematics.
  • Support teachers through challenges by offering coaching, problem-solving, and targeted professional support.
  • Contribute to the evaluation of staff performance and instructional programs, supporting growth and accountability.

School Culture & Student Support

  • Support the creation and maintenance of a strong, mission-aligned school culture.
  • Support the school’s approach to discipline and restorative practices.
  • Serve as Co-Coordinator (with the Head of School) or Student Support Services Coordinator for IEP, ILP, and 504 meetings and implementation.

Family & Community Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with families through clear communication, responsiveness, and problem-solving.
  • Support and participate in community outreach events and family engagement initiatives.
  • Maintain positive relationships with parent groups, volunteers, and external partners.

Operations & Compliance

  • Collaborate with the Director of Operations to establish priorities for instructional materials, budgeting, and purchasing.
  • Support implementation of Board, state, and federal policies and procedures at the building level.
  • Assist with problem-solving related to staffing, scheduling, and school systems as needed in a start-up environment.

Additional Expectations

  • Demonstrate flexibility and a solution-oriented mindset in a growing school environment where roles and systems may evolve.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
  • This position may require up to 15% of travel.

Qualifications

  • A college degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as an Administrator or School Director.
  • Montessori Certification is highly preferred.
  • An affinity for connecting with people.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on results.
  • Adaptable with computer systems.
  • A high degree of personal initiative.

Benefits

  • Annual Salary: $90,000–$113,000 (based on experience and credentials)
  • Sign-On Bonus: $4,500 for Montessori-Trained Certification in Lower Elementary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Ongoing professional development, coaching, and career growth opportunities

Interested Applicants 

Please apply using  the following form:https://form.jotform.com/253246720970155

You can learn more about our school by visiting our website: https://www.invictus-nash.org/

Invictus Nashville is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.

About Invictus Nashville Charter School

Invictus Nashville Mission. Invictus Nashville is the city’s first public Montessori charter school, committed to bringing the beauty and rigor of authentic Montessori education to all families—tuition-free. Our mission is to prepare K–8 students to become engaged members of society by helping them discover their unique path to personal and professional freedom. Through a diverse culture, personalized learning, and community service, Invictus graduates will embody both the habits of success and a heart for service. We believe that Montessori education should not be a privilege; it should be accessible to every child. Joining our founding team means helping shape a model for equitable, whole-child education in the public setting.