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Oak Hill School

Nashville, TN · Visit school website ↗

DayCoEd500–700 studentsNon-DenominationalMid-tier
experientialproject-basedcritical-thinking-focusedglobalcharacteroutdoorartsSTEMsocial-justice

Oak Hill School is an independent day school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving roughly 560 students in PreK through sixth grade. Founded in 1961, the school is nondenominational but explicitly Christian in its values framework. Teachers here work within a mission centered on character and integrity alongside academic accomplishment. Unlike boarding schools, Oak Hill faculty work in a single Nashville community and return home each day—a model that deepens parent relationships and preserves clear boundaries between work and personal life.

The curriculum includes Latin and Spanish language instruction from early grades. Classroom teachers collaborate with language specialists to weave multilingual learning into daily work. This appeals to educators interested in classical and modern language pedagogy. Oak Hill's strong financial foundation—reflected in stable net assets and consistent fundraising—supports investment in classroom materials and teacher development opportunities.

Day-school teaching at Oak Hill differs in structure from residential models. Your role is focused: classroom instruction, parent engagement, and community involvement. You model integrity and articulate moral reasoning as part of character education, not as an add-on. This attracts teachers who want deep influence over curriculum without residential duties consuming their evenings and weekends.

Oak Hill hires for classroom teaching positions across PreK through grade six, language specialist roles, and administrative staff. Compensation reflects Nashville's independent school market and the school's financial stability. Benefits typically include health coverage and professional development funding, though on-campus housing and meal plans are not part of the day-school package. The hiring timeline follows the academic calendar, with most openings advertised in spring for the fall term.

Signature programs

  • Foreign languages from kindergarten
  • Natural world program and outdoor pursuits
  • 72-acre scenic campus learning

Open positions at Oak Hill School

12 current openings. Click any role to apply directly on the school's site.

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