High School Physics and Math Teacher

University School Of Nashville

Job Location:

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

University School of Nashville

High School Physics and Math Teacher

August 2026

Classification: In-service to In-service (i2i) 1.0 FTE Exempt

Reports to: Head of High School and Department Chairs of Math and Science

University School of Nashville is seeking a high school Math and Physics teacher with experience and expertise in teaching different grade level courses. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates should be comfortable teaching Math courses such as Algebra II Precalculus and Calculus along with Physics. Preference will be given to teachers with experience in teaching Physics and upper level math courses. As members of the two departments the ideal candidate is expected to embrace the idea that Science and Math can be seen as unique disciplines while also having strong overlap. Colleagues at USN are asked to actively participate in the life of the high school in ways that showcase their talents gifts and identities.

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or post graduate work in subject matter

At least three years of teaching Physics and/or different levels of Math courses

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

An appreciation for high school students and experience in a diverse school community

The School

University School of Nashville is an independent non-sectarian co-educational day school with enrollment of 1080 students kindergarten through twelfth 1915 the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School (PDS) USNs predecessor which earned acclaim for its curriculum and 1974 Peabody College announced plans to close PDS and a group of parents alumni students and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville.

USNs midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings 110 years ago 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.

In the USN community 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 growth. 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.

Classroom teachers are expected to work from 7:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday carrying out the duties and responsibilities outlined below. Teachers must have regular and predictable attendance at school; be on time each day; be focused and responsible for independent supervision of a class of 20 or more students; be able to communicate positively and productively with students parents and colleagues; and handle routine administrative duties such as hall and cafeteria duty car pool and dismissal duty (AM and PM) taking attendance filling out reports ordering new materials and cooperating with requests made by the administration.

Application Process

Those interested in being considered for this position should complete the online application for this position available at Applications for this position will be accepted until April 9 2026.

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DescriptionUniversity School of NashvilleHigh School Physics and Math TeacherAugust 2026Classification: In-service to In-service (i2i) 1.0 FTE ExemptReports to: Head of High School and Department Chairs of Math and ScienceUniversity School of Nashville is seeking a high school Math and Physics teach...