Assistant Head of School for Student Experience
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 Student Experience to lead student well-being, belonging, and community culture across our PK–8 Montessori program. This role oversees student support systems, social-emotional leadership, transitions, and family partnership related to student experience.
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 PK–8 student support and well-being systems
Oversee student support plans and collaboration
Partner with faculty on SEL and behavioral support
Oversee work with specialists and outside providers
Support student transitions between levels
Steward belonging and restorative practices
Guide community norms and student experience programming
Partner with families around student well-being
Support orientations and transitions
Contribute to hiring and program stewardship
Qualifications
Strong background in child development, SEL, or student support leadership
Experience coordinating student support systems
Calm relational leadership presence
Excellent family partnership skills
Systems thinking and collaboration
Commitment to sustainable student-centered leadership
Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree in education, counseling, child development, psychology, or related field strongly preferred
Montessori credential or significant Montessori developmental experience strongly preferred
Additional SEL or restorative practices training valued
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 Student Experience” to: employment@mountainsunschool.org
