Assistant Head of School for Faculty
About Mountain Sun Community School
Mountain Sun Community School serves children ages three through middle school in a carefully prepared environment grounded in Montessori principles, integrated with nature-based experiential learning, the arts, and a commitment to peace education. As Brevard’s only independent school, Mountain Sun is dedicated to cultivating each child’s passion, potential, and belonging in a diverse and collaborative environment.
Position Objective
Mountain Sun Community School seeks an Assistant Head of School for Faculty to serve as the school’s primary instructional leader and steward of faculty growth across our PK–8 Montessori program. This role ensures instructional coherence, program integrity, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning across all levels of the school.
Reports to: Head of School
Works with: Mountain Sun faculty, staff, and families
Compensation & Benefits: Compensation for this full-time, salaried position is based on experience and includes substantial MSCS tuition remission and a retirement plan.
Key Responsibilities
Lead instructional quality and Montessori program coherence PK–8
Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback
Lead faculty evaluation and growth processes
Mentor and support new and developing teachers
Design and lead professional development
Support vertical curriculum alignment and spiral progression
Guide assessment philosophy and academic progress practices
Partner with families and faculty around academic growth
Contribute to hiring and program stewardship
Qualifications
Strong instructional leadership experience
Demonstrated skill in teacher coaching and evaluation
Deep understanding of child development and pedagogy
Experience leading adult learning
Excellent observation and feedback skills
Commitment to sustainable leadership practice
Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree in education, curriculum & instruction, educational leadership, or related field strongly preferred
Montessori credential (AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited) or equivalent Montessori leadership experience strongly preferred
An equivalent combination of education and leadership experience in Montessori or mission-aligned school settings may be considered.
To Apply
Please email your resume and a cover letter (combined in a single PDF) with the subject line “Assistant Head for Faculty” to: employment@mountainsunschool.org
