Assistant Head of Lower School for Student Life & Operations

Join Our Lower School Administrative Team at The Lovett School!

Are you passionate about elementary education and creating a thriving, supportive environment for young learners? At Lovett, we believe in nurturing the whole child - socially, emotionally, academically, and personally. We’re looking for a dynamic Assistant Head of Lower School for Student Life & Operations to join our leadership team starting July 2026. This 12-month role is an incredible opportunity to shape the Lower School experience for students, teachers, and families alike.

In this role, you’ll:

• Champion student life and belonging: Lead initiatives that build community, foster positive relationships, and encourage student leadership.
• Support teachers and students: Collaborate with faculty, counselors, and the Academic Resource Center to ensure each student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Drive operations and events: Oversee the Lower School calendar, field trips, assemblies, family nights, and creative programming that makes school life exciting and meaningful.
• Partner with families: Communicate effectively with parents to align on student support, character education, and developmental goals.
• Mentor and lead: Supervise the Lower School Dean and provide strategic guidance while empowering your team to manage day-to-day operations.

What we value in our ideal candidate:

• Deep understanding of K–5 child development, behavior management, and student support.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in elementary education (8 years teaching, 3 years school leadership preferred).
• Creativity, initiative, and a drive to design engaging student programs.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.

Why join Lovett?

• Be part of a vibrant, supportive community where your leadership impacts students’ lives every day.
• Work alongside talented colleagues dedicated to student growth, faculty development, and innovation in education.
• Shape the Lower School culture with a Whole Child approach and hands-on leadership in student life and operations.

At Lovett, we celebrate educators who inspire, lead, and foster belonging.

If you’re ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of K–5 students, we’d love to hear from you!

Physical Demands:

NOTE: The Lovett School employment process includes a post-offer drug (hair) test and background check. See the employment application for more information.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, and talk or hear. The position requires frequent typing, at times for long periods of the day. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.