About the Company
Invictus Nashville Charter School is a public Montessori school serving the Donelson and Hermitage community. We provide a joyful, equitable, and academically rich environment where students are known, valued, and supported through hands-on, personalized learning. Our diverse and inclusive community is built by mission-driven educators and staff who believe in the power of relationships and are dedicated to helping every child thrive.
About the Role
The Lead Guide is the classroom leader in one of our Primary, Lower Elementary, or Upper Elementary (4th Grade) environments at Invictus Nashville Charter School, the only public Montessori school in Nashville, serving scholars from PreK through 4th Grade. We hire strong educators with at least two years of teaching experience and invest $15,000 to train every Lead Guide as a Montessorian. Prior Montessori training is welcome but not required.
Reports to: Assistant Head of School
Department: Academics
Classification: Full-time, exempt
Salary range: $55,000–$80,000, based on experience and credentials
Start date: July 2027
Grades served: Primary (Ages 3–6), Lower Elementary (1st–3rd Grade), Upper Elementary (4th Grade)
We believe Montessori education should not be a privilege; it should be accessible to every child, and that only happens when strong public school teachers choose to become Montessorians. The Lead Guide brings Montessori to life in a public school setting, building the routines and prepared environment that nurture independence, curiosity, and belonging for every learner.
Our Investment in You
Every Lead Guide completes Montessori training through the Arete Montessori Program, and INCS covers the cost. This is our $15,000 investment in your dream. You finish the year with a Montessori credential and, if you need one, a Tennessee teaching license. Lead Guides who complete the paid training commit to teaching at INCS for two years.
• Program tuition: full cost of the Arete Montessori Program
• Housing: lodging in Memphis during both summer sessions
• Meals: a small meal stipend while in Memphis
• Credentials: Montessori licensure, plus a TN Teaching License if needed
Training is a year-long commitment. First summer: most of June in Memphis for intensive training. School year: assignments, seminars, and trainer observations. Following summer: about two weeks in Memphis to complete exams.
Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Planning and Instruction
• Create and maintain a prepared environment that reflects Montessori principles and supports independence and concentration.
• Plan and deliver individualized instruction that integrates Montessori lessons and Tennessee state standards.
• Record daily observations and assessment data to guide instructional decisions.
• Develop and implement Response to Intervention (RTI) plans using observational, academic, and behavioral data.
• Collaborate with the Student Support Team to implement accommodations and IEP goals in inclusive settings.
• Mentor a small group of students through our mentoring program.
Classroom Culture
• Foster a culture of peace, order, and respect through consistent modeling of grace, courtesy, and positive discipline.
• Model reliability; consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to student stability.
• Supervise students in all settings, including the classroom, transitions, playground, and field experiences.
Family Communication
• Lead family communication through regular updates, conferences, and progress reports.
• Partner with families in their child’s development, sharing Montessori philosophy and home practices that support school goals.
Montessori Training and Professional Growth
• Complete all Arete Montessori Program requirements, including summer sessions and exams.
• Lead and mentor the Assistant Guide through check-ins, observation, and modeling.
• Participate in coaching, team meetings, and PD.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience.
• Commitment to complete the year-long Arete Montessori Program, including summer sessions in Memphis, and to teach at INCS for two years after training.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain structure, consistency, and professional attendance habits.
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning a new instructional model.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check with fingerprinting, as required for Tennessee school employees.
Preferred
• Montessori credential (AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited program).
• Tennessee teaching license; degree in education or a related field.
• Experience in Montessori, early childhood, or high-need urban settings.
Working Conditions
• Based on campus, with daily supervision of young children across all school settings.
• Requires travel to Memphis for most of June in the first summer and about two weeks the following summer.
• Must be able to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits
Fully funded Arete Montessori training, a $15,000 value
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays and PTO
Ongoing professional development, coaching, and career growth
Compensation
Annual salary of $55,000–$80,000, based on experience and credentials.
$2,000 sign-on bonus for Lead Guides who are already Montessori trained.
Invictus Nashville Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is at will. This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change based on school needs.