Horizons Program Literacy Specialist

Horizons at University School of Nashville

Horizons Program - Literacy Specialist

2026 Program Year

University School of Nashvilleseeks an outgoing energetic and organized self-starter to design and teach high quality culturally competent project-based curriculum through the Horizons @ USN summer enrichment program. The Literacy Specialist works with the Program Director to accomplish the literacy assessment instruction interventions enrichment and related literacy staff development goals of the Horizons program.

This position requires excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills; proficiency with technology; a passion for the mission of the Horizons program; and an unwavering belief in the potential in all young people. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience as a literacy specialist or an equivalent role and a gift for building on students love of learning and bolstering their literacy skills. Current teaching licensure is preferred. The program runs from June 1 through July 2 2026. This is a stipended position that offers a total of $8000. Participation in pre-program orientation and quarterly family events during the school year is required.

University School of Nashville is an independent non-sectarian co-educational day school with enrollment of 1068students kindergarten through twelfth 1915 the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School 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 mid-town location next to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us every day of our 104-year-old 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 deep-rooted 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. 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.

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Mission Statement

University School of Nashville models the best educational an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville USN fosters each students intellectual artistic and athletic potential valuing and inspiring integrity creative expression a love of learning and the pursuit of excellence.

University School of Nashville is a K-12 coeducational day school with enrollment of 1068students. The Main Campus is adjacent to Vanderbilt University at 2000 Edgehill Avenue in Nashville Tennessee.

University School of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking to diversify its workplace. For more information about University School of Nashville see the schools website at .