The Harpeth Hall School seeks a Middle School Math Teacher. We are looking for a teacher who demonstrates excellence in the classroom, encourages students to stretch their minds and expand their sense of self and enjoys working collaboratively with an engaged group of colleagues. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator who is capable of teaching various levels of middle school math and who understands the best way to engage and inspire middle-school-age girls. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and families is essential. Experience teaching grades 5-8 math is preferred, as is an interest in curriculum development.  Candidates with three or more years of full-time teaching experience and a master’s degree will be given priority. A bachelor’s degree is required. 

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach four sections of middle school mathematics with clarity, consistency, creativity, and joy.
• Develop and execute lessons for multiple levels of math courses that correspond with the school’s curriculum.
• Balance math department collaboration with independent work on unit and lesson planning, assessment design, and grading.
• Serve as advisor to a small group of middle school students.
• Participate in / facilitate extracurricular activities, enrichment programming, or clubs, as well as other community-building events.
• Engage actively with grade level colleagues to support students and families.
• Implement practices that foster the school’s values and a growth mindset in students.

Harpeth Hall is committed to being an inclusive school community, and we seek educators who embrace our school values and who are dedicated to providing all students with the support and opportunities they need to grow in every aspect of learning. The position is full-time and exempt and begins August 1, 2026.

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

Experience teaching grades 5-8 math is preferred, as is an interest in curriculum development.  Candidates with three or more years of full-time teaching experience and a master’s degree will be given priority. A bachelor’s degree is required. 

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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