Career Opportunities
USJ is a community of energized educators that specialize in offering a challenging curriculum in a nurturing and safe environment. From the child-centered environment in the Lower School to the college advanced placement courses in Upper School, USJ faculty offer students an education that will prepare them for college and success in life. Through the fulfillment of our mission and its focus on academic, artistic, and athletic excellence and personal integrity, mutual respect, and lifelong learning, we prepare our graduates to be responsible and informed world citizens.
USJ provides a comprehensive benefit package, as well as programs that support and value our faculty, staff, and their families. We invite you to apply to join the USJ family.
Current Openings
University School of Jackson is seeking dedicated and passionate Substitute Teachers to join our dynamic educational community. As a Substitute Teacher, you will play a vital role in ensuring the continuity of education in our school when regular teachers are unavailable. If you are enthusiastic about fostering a positive learning environment and making a difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply.
University School of Jackson (USJ) is dedicated to providing a safe and enriching environment for students beyond regular school hours. We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our After School Care (ASC) Program as teachers, floaters, or assistants. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives by fostering their development in a fun and supportive setting.
Don't see the position you are looking for?
Please submit your application below, even if you don't see the position you are interested in listed above. We periodically have positions come available, and we review previous submissions prior to posting available jobs.
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University School of Jackson is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of gender, race, national/ethnic origin, religion, or age.
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Why Choose USJ?
USJ is the largest independent school in West Tennessee outside of Memphis. We are a non-denominational college preparatory school located on 130 acres in northwest Jackson, TN.
For over 50 years, USJ has focused on preparing our students for college beginning with our youngest Bruins who join us as early as six weeks of age.
Our campus features two academic facilities, one which houses our Lower School (infants through 5th grade) and the other our Middle and Upper Schools.
We also have an extensive athletic complex that boasts an indoor turf room, indoor/outdoor batting facility, a multipurpose turf field, golf and tennis center, and a dedicated Lady Bruins Facility.
Why Choose Jackson, Tennessee?
Located halfway between Nashville and Memphis on Interstate 40, people visiting Jackson find there is a lot to like. When Country connected to the Blues in Jackson the sound was heard around the world and Rock-A-Billy was born. Jackson is where baseball players, beauty queens, heroes, and legends are all connected. Jackson offers great places to stay, great places to eat, great places to shop, fun things to do and interesting things to learn.