University School of Nashville

High School Teacher of Mathematics 

August 2024

University School of Nashville invites qualified candidates to apply for a position teaching high school mathematics.

Responsibilities include teaching five sections of mathematics (likely sections of Geometry, Algebra 2, and/or Precalculus), participating collegially in meetings and initiatives of the mathematics department and of the high school faculty, and taking an active role in the life of the school community. Candidates will also have the opportunity to advise a group of 8-10 students. 

Mathematics teachers at USN employ a range of teaching practices, many of which embrace graphical, verbal, numeric, and algebraic perspectives. Similarly, teachers facilitate classroom spaces that feature direct instruction, discussion, group work, student presentations, technology-based activities, and experiential learning, all as means to invite students into the exploration and conjecture necessary for deeper understanding of mathematics. Moreover, we create environments that underscore the importance of effective written and verbal communication. Recently, many of the mathematics classrooms have shifted their focus to embracing principles from the CPM mathematics approach and curriculum.

Qualifications include at least a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a closely related field, high school or college teaching experience, the ability to teach a range of levels, an appreciation for high school students, and experience in a diverse school community.

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, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of over 1,000 students in 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 over 108 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 work 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.

Please be prepared to upload the following items through USN's online application for this position:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume