Middle School English Teacher - Grade 5

University School of Nashville

Middle School English Teacher and Advisor

University School of Nashville seeks a creative collaborative and experienced educator to teach English and be part of an outstanding academic and advising team in grade five. The teacher will join a wellestablished middle school English faculty and report to the Head of Middle School and English Department Chair.

Fifth grade is a year of powerful transition and growth for children. As such it is important to provide students with rich opportunities to gain organizational skills develop selfregulation understand and appreciate differences among people and deliberately and intentionally practice active study skills and work habits which are integral to the learning process. Traditional language arts components such as writing reading literature grammar and vocabulary must be taught in the context of these broader priorities and strong candidates should come prepared with examples of their experience teaching language arts in this context.

The successful candidate will have at least a bachelors degree in English or a related field a demonstrated ability to work effectively with students of varying learning styles and abilities a strong commitment to interdisciplinary learning in a team approach and be interested and effective in collaborating with other adults in an educational setting.

USN has a deep commitment to equitable and just community spaces. Candidates should be knowledgeable of research on how implicit biases in race ethnicity gender identity and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy classroom culture and student outcomes. Candidates should be able to translate that knowledge into demonstrable actions that promote equitable and just teaching and learning.

The School

University School of Nashville is an independent nonsectarian coeducational day school with enrollment of 1068 students kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915 the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School USNs predecessor which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974 Peabody College announced plans to close PDS and a group of parents alumni students and teachers reconstituted and rechartered the school as University School of Nashville.

USNs midtown location next to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us every day of our 105yearold roots in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. Its a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.

A deeprooted culture of achievement at USN means that students expect much of each other and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their teaching and we offer many opportunities for professional development.

Since USN is an institution focused on the growth and development of 21st century learners diversity and inclusion are critical to the fulfillment of our mission. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.

Application Process

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter resume and complete the online application at