Join the Harding Academy Team

Thank you for your interest in working with us. We have a wonderful community of teachers and staff helping to make our mission a reality. We are committed to hiring employees with professional ability and Christian character. Interested applicants must exhibit integrity, an attitude of service, and a dedication to excellence.

Current Openings

  • Physical Science and Chemistry Teacher (grades 8–12)

    Submit resume and teacher application packet to:
    Ashley Lipe, Upper School Principal
    Harding Academy
    1100 Cherry Road
    Memphis, TN 38117

  • Math Teacher (grades 6–12)

    Submit resume and teacher application packet to:
    Corey Cunningham, Middle School Principal
    Harding Academy
    1100 Cherry Road
    Memphis, TN 38117

  • Thrive Specialist and Library Manager (K–12)

    Submit resume and teacher application packet to:
    Lori Underwood, Lower School Principal
    Harding Academy
    1100 Cherry Road
    Memphis, TN 38117

    Job Description

    • Reports to the Lower School Principal

    • Supports student growth and development through small group extensions, provides STEM instruction, and manages library inventory

    • Assists teachers in identification and response to students with academic needs by offering resources, assistance, and training to enable faculty to better meet the needs of all learners

    • Works to challenge high achievers in Lower School, supports our interventionists through analysis and preparation of data, and participates in Thrive department meetings

    • Teaches weekly STEM and library classes with K–2 classes (90 minutes total each day)

    Preferred Credentials, Training, and Experience

    • Previous teaching experience and a willingness to collaborate with teachers, staff, administration, and parents in order to uniquely challenge our highest achievers

    • Willingness to regularly direct small group instruction with students in grades K–5

    • Knowledge in up-to-date evidence-based research and practices, and proficiency in using psychoeducational reports and other documents to formulate effective educational planning

    • Flexibility to meet the changing needs of students and teachers

    • Ability to oversee K–12 library by managing inventory and checking out books

    Christian Depth and Commitment

    Demonstrated Christian engagement, both within the school at large and already evident in church ministry and servanthood

    • Ready to lead students, faculty/staff, and parents in deep faith, purity, and ethics discussions

    Deep commitment to the Bible and coherent grasp of the Gospel

    Exemplary role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others

    Constantly seeking and implementing innovative ways to reach the next generation for Christ

    Ready to embrace Harding’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, Community Covenant, Philosophy of Education, and Vision

    Personal Qualities

    Enjoys and regularly engages with faculty, students, and families

    Willingness to grow and learn

    Proactive in communicating via the best tools of the day, including timely and well-written communication

    Early-adopter personality; motivates others to explore new best practices and possibilities

    An enthusiasm to help all students find success and to coordinate all stakeholders towards that end 

  • Substitute Teacher (grades 6–12)

    Submit resume and staff application packet to:
    Ashley Lipe, Upper School Principal and
    Corey Cunningham, Middle School Principal
    Harding Academy
    1100 Cherry Road
    Memphis, TN 38117

  • Substitute Teacher (grades K–5)

    Submit resume and staff application packet to:
    Lori Underwood, Lower School Principal
    Harding Academy
    1100 Cherry Road
    Memphis, TN 38117

  • Lead Teacher for Toddlers (Little Harding)

    Submit resume and Little Harding application packet to:
    Wendy Joachim, Co-director of Little Harding
    Harding Academy of Memphis
    1100 Cherry Rd
    Memphis, TN 38117-5400
    Office: (901) 767-4063

  • Assistant Teacher for Toddlers and Assistant Teacher for 3–Year–Olds (Little Harding)

    Submit resume and Little Harding application packet to:
    Wendy Joachim, Co-director of Little Harding
    Harding Academy of Memphis
    1100 Cherry Rd
    Memphis, TN 38117-5400
    Office: (901) 767-4063

  • Permanent Substitute Teacher (Little Harding)

    Submit resume and Little Harding application packet to:
    Wendy Joachim, Co-director of Little Harding
    Harding Academy of Memphis
    1100 Cherry Rd
    Memphis, TN 38117-5400

  • Substitute Teacher (Little Harding)

    Submit resume and Little Harding application packet to:
    Wendy Joachim, Co-director of Little Harding
    Harding Academy of Memphis
    1100 Cherry Rd
    Memphis, TN 38117-5400
    Office: (901) 767-4063

  • Cafeteria Worker

    Submit resume to Kalynn Doss, Food Service Director

The best thing about working at Harding Academy is the people I work with. Everybody takes care of each other and supports and encourages each other.

-Dawn Gilreath, Campus Life Administrative Assistant