Middle School Teacher of World Languages (Spanish)

August 2024

University School of Nashville (USN) seeks a qualified candidate for a part-time position as a Middle School Spanish Teacher, beginning in August 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching one section to four classes of elective Spanish to 6th graders for the entire academic year and one section to five classes of an arts rotation to 5th graders each semester.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Spanish to 6th-grade students across four classes and to 5th-grade students in an arts rotation.
• Engage in meetings and participate in initiatives within the World Language Department and the Middle School faculty.
• Contribute actively to the broader school community and participate in school events and activities.
• Emphasize communicative skills, focusing on oral and written communication, cultural awareness, and the socio-cultural context of language learning.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Spanish or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience at the middle school, high school, or college level.
• Ability to teach various levels of Spanish.
• Appreciation for middle school students and a commitment to their educational development.
• Experience working in a diverse school community.

University School of Nashville is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both faculty and students. We welcome candidates who embrace diversity and are dedicated to promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity in their teaching practices.

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