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
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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 38117Job 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
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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 -
Assistant 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 -
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