Lead Teacher / Guide
About the Company
Invictus Nashville will prepare our K-8 students to become engaged members of society by helping them identify their unique path to personal and professional success. Through a diverse culture, personalized learning, and community service, Invictus Nashville graduates will be equipped with the necessary habits of success and a heart for service in their communities.
About the Role
The Lead Guide is an experienced educator who fosters independence, self-discovery, and a love of learning in students. They create a prepared environment, observe individual interests, and tailor activities accordingly. The guide mentors and upholds Montessori principles, collaborating with parents and colleagues to support holistic child development.
Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Planning and Instruction
Preparing the environment: Plan and implement high-quality instruction for daily individual student lessons in alignment with the Montessori method, and other supplementary materials
Submit lesson plans for review and incorporate feedback into planning
Regularly observe students to inform instruction. Record daily observation notes and collect assessment data as needed
Prepare Montessori works, materials, and organize the classroom
Create and implement remediation plans using the Response to Intervention and Instruction model from observational, academic, and behavioral data
Teach children of diverse needs in an inclusive environment; implement appropriate IEP goals with support from the Student Support Team / special education staff.
Serve as a mentor and point of contact for a small group of students as assigned at the beginning of the year
Classroom Culture
Foster habits of excellence, order, and courtesy through practices like connecting before redirecting, using a warm tone, matching children with tasks, presenting virtuous literature, and sharing responsibility for all children.
Be a model of character and strive toward virtue for students
Supervise students within the classroom and outside of the classroom: on the playground, during bathroom breaks, at lunchtime, and on field trips
Family Communication
Lead classroom family communication and parent teacher conferences
Prepare monthly progress reports and quarterly report cards
Professional Development and Relationships
Observe and provide feedback to peers/assistant guide
Lead formal check-in with an assistant guide at least weekly. Conduct informal conversations and collaborative activities daily
Participate in formal check-in with an assigned coach based on an approved cadence
Engage in teacher meetings, team planning, professional development, and data reviews
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education or a related field
Montessori Credentials OR willing to work toward certification through a job-embedded pathway
Committed to the mission and core values of Invictus Nashville
Two or more years of effective teaching experience in urban schools in high-need communities and/or Montessori environments (preferred)
Knowledge of curriculum content and children’s developmental needs
Flexibility, initiative, and personal responsibility to work in a fast-paced startup environment
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Skills in instructional practices and classroom management for student achievement
Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and other members of the Invictus Nashville community
Ability to work independently and collaborate in teams with a wide range of individuals
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community
Experience and evidence of ability to foster collaboration and teamwork among diverse groups of students
This position may require up to 15% of travel.
Benefits
Ongoing professional development
A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
Career growth and promotion opportunities
A competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program that serves the individual needs of each child
Compensation
Invictus Nashville offers full-time employees competitive salaries and benefits options. As indicated below, individuals hired in this role have the following salary range associated with their experience: $55,000 -$70,000