Akiva School

Akiva School is a Jewish day school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 101 to 200 students in elementary grades. The school holds STEAM accreditation, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and math across the curriculum rather than teaching them separately. This means teachers collaborate across disciplines and design lessons where subjects reinforce one another.

Teaching at Akiva combines core academic instruction with Hebrew language and Jewish values woven throughout the day. You are not splitting time between secular content and Jewish studies—both run together. Students learn history, literature, and ethics through a Jewish lens, and families see school learning reflected directly in home life. Many faculty members arrive without Jewish background and grow into the mission through colleague mentorship and family engagement.

The school maintains strong financial health. Fundraising has grown six percent in recent years, and the organization holds substantial net assets. That stability translates to reliable employment, steady paychecks, and real investment in faculty professional development and classroom resources. When evaluating a day school, financial footing matters; it shows whether the institution can sustain itself and support staff long-term.

Akiva School hires for elementary teaching positions and support staff roles year-round. Most openings cluster before the academic year, though mid-year departures occasionally create opportunities. Candidates should bring experience with elementary students and openness to teaching in a mission-driven Jewish setting. No prior religious background is required.

For educators seeking stable, mission-centered day school work in Nashville, Akiva offers meaningful employment in a connected community where instruction and identity reinforce each other.