Assistant Head of the Early Learning Center

Battle Ground Academy•Franklin, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Battle Ground Academy (BGA) currently seeks an Assistant Head of the Early Learning Center to join our team. Located in Franklin, Tennessee, BGA is a co-educational, independent day school serving Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The Assistant Head of the Early Learning Center plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining high-quality teaching and learning practices across the early childhood program. This role is grounded in a deep belief in the transformative power of play-based, whole-child early childhood education. The Assistant Head partners closely with the Head and teaching team to provide consistent pedagogical support, strengthen classroom environments, and ensure that children’s learning is thoughtfully observed, documented, and communicated.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; coursework or degrees in Early Childhood Education/Educational Leadership preferred.
Character & Demeanor: Highly relational and collaborative problem solver with a positive, proactive approach. Mature, flexible, sensitive, calm under pressure, possessing a sense of humor, empathetic, diplomatic, self-motivated, and amiable.
Mission Alignment: Commitment to expanding and retaining students, families, faculty, and staff to reflect the diversity of Williamson County and beyond.
Professionalism: High standards of conduct, collegiality, punctuality, and reliability. Deadline-oriented and compliant with handbook conditions.
Growth Mindset: Active participation in in-service activities and ongoing professional development.
Teamwork: Exceptional team player who thrives in a small-school environment where agility and a "can-do" attitude are paramount.
This position may require occasional evening or weekend commitments for school events and open houses.