Middle School History Teacher

June 13, 2025

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Job Description

About the Company:

Harding Academy is an independent, co-educational school in Nashville, TN, offering Pre-K through Grade 8 education. Its mission is to educate and inspire young people to become thoughtful, creative, lifelong learners and self-disciplined, responsible, caring citizens.

Job Description:

Harding Academy is seeking an experienced Middle School History Teacher for Grade 8. This is a full-time position with benefits. The primary teaching responsibilities include:

• Delivery of a robust U.S. History curriculum to Grade 8 students.
• Serving as a grade level advisor with all associated duties.
• Planning and coordinating the annual class trip, traditionally to Washington D.C.

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in subject area
• Ability to pass a Background Screening and Drug Screening (if requested)

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree
• Minimum three years’ experience in an instructional role.
Extracurricular engagement or coaching experience
• Current teacher certification in the State of Tennessee

Other Desirable Skills And Abilities:

• Maintain a positive, welcoming, and professional demeanor.
• Able to organize and multi-task with close attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with adults and school-aged children.
Communicate accurately and concisely.
Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality.