University School of Nashville
High School History Teacher – August 2021
University School of Nashville
Job Summary
University School of Nashville invites qualified candidates to apply for a full-time position teaching within the history department.
University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of 1,080 students kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School, USN’s 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 re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville.
USN’s midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings 106 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It’s 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 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.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching a full course load of history courses as well as other relevant history and social science electives. Our new colleague will also serve as an advisor to approximately ten students, participate collegially in meetings and initiatives of the history department and of the high school faculty, and take an active role in the life of the school community.
Qualifications
Qualifications include at least a bachelor’s degree in history or a closely related field, high school or college teaching experience, the ability to teach a range of learning levels and styles, a love for high school students, and experience in a diverse school community. Experience in curriculum development and revision are further qualifications for an ideal candidate.
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.
Additional Information
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, University School of Nashville offers a full range of benefits including:
- health, dental, vision insurance and HSA contributions
- 403(b) retirement plan with 6% match
- paid time off and school breaks
- professional growth opportunities
- educational assistance program
- public transportation passes
How to Apply
Those interested in being considered for this position should complete the online application for this position available at www.usn.org/jobs. For more information about University School, visit the school’s website at www.usn.org.
Details
- Date Posted: February 5, 2021
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Educator
- Service Area: Education
- Start Date: 08/01/2021