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 Related Arts Teacher leads instruction in a specialty area for scholars across our Primary, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary (4th Grade) environments at Invictus Nashville Charter School, the only public Montessori school in Nashville, serving scholars from PreK through 4th Grade. Related Arts builds creativity, expression, wellness, and skill beyond the core academic program. For 2027–28, we have a special interest in candidates who teach Music, Dance, or Foreign Language, and we welcome educators from all specialty areas to apply.
Reports to: Assistant Head of School
Department: Academics
Classification: Full-time
Salary range: $55,000–$68,000, based on experience and credentials
Start date: July 2027
Specialty focus: Music, Dance, or Foreign Language preferred; all specialties welcome
Grades served: PreK–4th grade
We believe Montessori education should not be a privilege; it should be accessible to every child. The Related Arts Teacher extends that promise into music, movement, language, and the arts, designing developmentally appropriate experiences that connect to what scholars are learning in their classrooms. Joining our team means helping shape a model for equitable, whole-child education in a public setting.
Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Planning and Instruction
• Design and implement a comprehensive, sequenced curriculum in your specialty area, aligned to child development, Tennessee state standards, and school priorities.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that build scholars’ skills, confidence, and appreciation for the discipline.
• Partner with Lead Guides to integrate your specialty into Montessori cultural studies and interdisciplinary learning.
• Assess progress through observation, performances, projects, and demonstrations, and give timely feedback.
• Mentor a small group of students through our mentoring program.
Classroom Culture and Supervision
• Foster a culture of peace, order, and respect through consistent modeling of grace, courtesy, and positive discipline.
• Create an inclusive, well-managed environment where every scholar feels safe to explore, take risks, and perform.
• Use varied strategies and materials to meet diverse learning styles and abilities across PreK–4th grade.
• Supervise students in all settings, including transitions, playground, bathroom breaks, lunch, and field experiences.
Family Communication
• Build positive relationships with families through consistent, professional communication.
• Contribute to monthly progress updates and quarterly report cards.
• Invite families into scholars’ learning through performances, showcases, and cultural celebrations.
Professional Growth and Collaboration
• Participate in biweekly check-ins with an instructional coach, plus team meetings, data reviews, and PD.
• Collaborate with Lead Guides and staff on interdisciplinary instruction and school-wide initiatives.
• Lead school-wide events, performances, and exhibitions connected to your specialty.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certification or demonstrated expertise in your specialty area, such as Music, Dance, Foreign Language, Art, or Physical Education.
• Two or more years of effective teaching experience, preferably in urban schools or high-need communities.
• Strong understanding of child development, and a willingness to learn Montessori principles and practices.
• Growth mindset, flexibility, and the ownership needed to thrive in a growing public charter school.
• 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
• Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in your specialty area.
• Experience teaching Music, Dance, or a Foreign Language to young children.
• Fluency in a second language for Foreign Language candidates.
• Experience in Montessori settings or high-need communities.
Working Conditions
• Based on campus, teaching scholars across PreK–4th grade and supervising young children in all school settings.
• Occasional evening or weekend commitments for performances and school events.
• May require up to 15% travel.
• Must be able to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, demonstrate movement, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays and PTO
Ongoing professional development, coaching, and career growth
Compensation
Annual salary of $55,000–$68,000, based on experience and credentials.
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.