The Harpeth Hall School seeks a dynamic, student-centered middle school English and language arts teacher. Candidates should possess a passion for the discipline of English and an enthusiasm for working with middle school students in an all-girls environment. Harpeth Hall is committed to being an inclusive school community, and we seek educators who embrace our school values and who are dedicated to equity in all aspects of learning. The position is full-time and exempt and begins August 1, 2025.

Qualified applicants will have a degree in English or a closely related field, as well as teaching experience at the upper elementary and / or middle school level(s).  A master’s degree and a minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience are preferred.

The  candidate is one who:

• Teaches with clarity, creativity, consistency, and joy
• Cultivates strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Maintains high expectations for students and for themselves
• Has a strong background in reading, literature, and writing instruction
• Is practiced in the backwards-design process of curricular planning
• Manages the classroom in a composed and confident manner
• Remains current on trends in education, English pedagogy, and education technology
• Desire to participate actively in the school community outside the classroom
• Listens thoughtfully to all constituents with a posture of curiosity

Expectations will include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching three or four sections of middle school English
• Serving as advisor to a small group of middle school students
• Participating in / facilitating extracurricular activities
• Providing meaningful feedback that fosters a growth mindset among all students
• Collaborating frequently with a grade level English teaching partner to design and implement curricular units, lesson plans, and assessments
• Engaging actively with grade level colleagues to support students and families
• Implementing practices that foster the school’s values, build students’ social-emotional skills, and develop a strong work ethic

Candidates should complete an online application and submit a letter of interest, resume, and references.

Qualified applicants will have a degree in English or a closely related field, as well as teaching experience at the upper elementary and / or middle school level(s).  A master’s degree and a minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience are preferred.

About The Harpeth Hall School

Harpeth Hall is an independent college preparatory school for young women where each student realizes her highest intellectual ability in the sciences, the humanities, and the arts, and discovers her creative and athletic talents. Harpeth Hall develops responsible citizens who have global perspectives and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world. With a tradition of excellence and a commitment to life-long learning, Harpeth Hall educates young women to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably. The Harpeth Hall community—students and faculty—has chosen respect, integrity, individuality, and trust to be our guiding principles. These values reflect our reverence for expressing kindness toward and acceptance of others, our commitment to diversity, forgiveness, and achieving one's personal best, and our dedication to the service of others. Our school aspires to bring together a student and faculty community reflective of a diversifying Nashville. We work to ensure our students and faculty have the skills to lead open dialogues about the issues confronting our community and our nation. We know it is imperative to prepare students to succe...ed in an increasingly multicultural society. At Harpeth Hall, we believe that to be an excellent school, we must cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in which to teach and learn.

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