Assistant Head of School (Instruction)

About Match Charter Public School

Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston serving up to 1,250 students from PreK through 12th grade. Our mission is to prepare students—particularly multilingual learners and those who would be the first in their families to earn a college degree—for success in college and careers to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.

Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school community, representing over 20 countries of origin and speaking over 20 different languages at home. Ninety-eight percent of our students are people of color. We serve a diverse range of needs, with 23% of students qualifying for special education services and 19% being English Language Learners.

Match's core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are actively working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. We believe that a staff diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment inclusive of all perspectives, and a culturally competent curriculum are vital to achieving our goals.

Match Education is the shared brand name of Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, Inc. We operate as an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education, refining and disseminating new ideas on core questions in education reform.

About the Role

The Assistant Head of School (Instruction) is a PreK-5 leadership position based at Match Community Day in Hyde Park. This role is designed for a results-oriented school leader to drive professional development, individual coaching, and curriculum creation for Directors of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs). The primary goal is to improve instructional effectiveness and accelerate student learning.

You will work directly with the Assistant Head of School (Culture), the Head of School, and other network leaders to ensure every student has the best possible elementary educational experience. This position reports directly to the Head of School and serves as a key partner in fostering a safe, productive, and culturally sustaining learning environment.

Our Hiring Process

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every qualification described or if you have a less traditional background. Research shows that people of color and women are often less likely to apply if they feel they must meet every single requirement. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through our official application portal. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to move qualified candidates through the interview process promptly.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, Inc. prohibit discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of access to, admission, or treatment of students in our programs and activities, as well as in employment and application for employment.