Assistant Principal of Instruction

Position: Assistant Principal of Instruction (26-27)
Reports To: Principal
Location: Liberty Collegiate Academy/ Nashville Prep
Compensation: Starting salary $72,500

THE PERSON
RePublic Schools seeks team members from a wide range of backgrounds, talents, experiences, and perspectives. Our most successful staff share a deep commitment to our mission and consistently demonstrate a passion for academic excellence, a results-oriented mindset, genuine care for scholars, resilience in the face of challenge, and humility grounded in continuous growth. They also serve as experts in their content and grade level, grounding their work in deep standards knowledge and best instructional practices to ensure high-quality learning for every scholar. Other traits needed and desired for this role are: 

THE MUST HAVES

• Bringing previous charter school leadership experience and a deep understanding of the urgency, rigor, and mission-driven work required to drive strong outcomes for scholars.
• Demonstrating 3–5 years of teaching experience with a proven record of strong student achievement results and measurable academic growth.
• Showing a proven track record of driving academic results and closing achievement gaps for historically underserved scholars.
• Coaching and developing teachers with a strong track record of improving teacher performance, instructional quality, and student outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree in education, leadership, or a related field (required).
• Valid teaching certification (required); endorsement in ESL or Special Education (required).
• 3 years of teaching experience with demonstrated success in improving student outcomes (required)

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

• Deep belief in and commitment to RePublic Schools’ mission and values
• Conviction that belonging and academic excellence go hand in hand
• Relentless drive for strong results and continuous improvement
• Belief that high expectations accountability support = scholar success

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH BELIEF
Great schools begin with great people—educators who believe every day is an opportunity to make a lasting difference. At RePublic Schools, you’ll join a community of purpose-driven educators committed to delivering rigorous, grade-level instruction while nurturing a culture rooted in love, achievement, and belonging.

Together, we work to ensure every scholar experiences academic excellence, feels deeply supported throughout their educational journey, and is empowered to pursue a future filled with choice and opportunity. RePublic Schools is more than a network of public charter schools—we are reimagining what public education can be in the South. It’s our shared belief in every scholar’s potential that makes all the difference.

THE PERKS

• Compensation: This position is a salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience. 
• Retirement Plans: Employees may participate in TCRS retirement plan in Nashville, TN, or the Principal retirement plan in Jackson, MS.
• Paid Time Off: Employees receive 10 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to network closures. This includes 8 personal leave days and 2 mental health days.
• Paid Leave Programming: In the event an employee needs to take maternity or paternity leave, RePublic Schools provides paid medical leave based on length of service. Employees who have been employed for less than one year are eligible for up to 4 weeks of leave at 100% pay. Employees with more than one year of service are eligible for up to 9 weeks of leave at 100% pay, followed by an additional 3 weeks at 40% pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program: RePublic Schools provides $10,000 in employer-paid life insurance at 100% coverage. Additionally, the organization offers term life and disability insurance, as well as Carrot Fertility benefits, with 100% of the premiums covered by RePublic Schools.
• Fun fact about Nashville: With more than just country music, Nashville’s creative energy fuels innovation in classrooms too. Teachers here are surrounded by artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers—making it the perfect backdrop for ambitious educators to grow and lead.

Salary : $72,500