High School History Teacher
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
University School of Nashville
High School History Teacher
August 2026
Classification: Temporary Position/Hire for Fall Semester (AugustDecember 2026) 0.6 FTE Exempt
Reports to: Head of High School
University School of Nashville is seeking an experienced high school U.S. History teacher. This is a temporary position hire for the 2026 Fall semester. Preference will be given to teachers with strong experience of teaching U.S. History. 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 different levels of History and Humanities courses highly preferred but not required
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 18 or more students; be able to communicate positively and productively with students parents and colleagues; and handle routine administrative duties 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 1 2026.
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