University School of Nashville

Substitute Teacher

2025-2026 Academic Year - Temporary Role

From time to time, University School of Nashville requires the support of substitute teachers in our lower, middle, and high school classrooms. We invite those interested in serving our students in this temporary role to complete the online application for this position. Substitutes teachers at USN are paid $144 for a full day of instruction. Substitute teaching assignments for less than a full-day will be compensated at a pro-rated amount.

Substitute teacher applicants will be contacted as the need arises for their particular qualifications, range of experience, and interests. Substitute teacher applications submitted after June 1, 2025, will be kept on file for the 2025-26 school year.

Qualifications

• College degree required


• Strong computer skills


• Experience working with school-aged children preferred

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 as well as collaboratively with adults and school-aged children in a busy environment


• Communicate accurately and concisely


• Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality

In order to complete the application process, please upload your resume and cover letter.

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Mission Statement

University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville, USN fosters each student's intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.

University School of Nashville is a K-12 coeducational day school with enrollment of 1,088 students. The Main Campus is adjacent to Vanderbilt University at 2000 Edgehill Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee.

University School of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking to diversify its workplace. For more information about University School of Nashville, see the school's website at www.usn.org .