Currey Ingram Academy

Upper School Literacy Lab Teacher

Currey Ingram Academy  •  Brentwood, TN (Onsite)  •  21 days ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Brentwood, Tennessee - Brentwood, TN 37027Currey Ingram Academy is seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and skilled Upper School Literacy Lab Teacher to join our Upper School faculty for the 2026–2027 school year.The ideal candidate is an experienced educator with a strong background in adolescent literacy instruction and a passion for helping students with learning differences become confident, capable readers, writers, and learners. This individual should possess expertise in structured literacy instruction and an understanding of the unique academic and social-emotional needs of high school students.
This full-time position involves teaching literacy support classes, providing direct literacy instruction and intervention to high school students. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work  collaboratively with faculty to help students strengthen reading, writing, comprehension, vocabulary, executive functioning, and academic strategies necessary for success in a college preparatory environment. In addition, candidates should be eager to provide academic and mentoring support and contribute to the broader school community through advisory, extracurricular involvement and/or committee work.
Currey Ingram Academy is a co-ed, college-preparatory day and boarding school (JK–12 for day; 9–12 for boarding) located in beautiful Brentwood, TN. We specialize in empowering students with learning differences to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. At Currey Ingram, teaching is personalized, class sizes are small, and professional collaboration is a core value.
We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the chance to be part of a community that values creativity, compassion, and professional growth

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Special Education, Reading, Literacy, Education, or a related field
- Preference given to candidates who have prior teaching experience  supporting students with learning differences, particularly at the high school level
- Preference given to candidates with training and/or certification in structured literacy programs such as Wilson Reading System, Orton-Gillingham, or similar evidence-based methodologies
- Knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations that support literacy development, as well as classroom technology
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Currey Ingram Academy

About Currey Ingram Academy

Currey Ingram Academy is a co-ed, college-preparatory Junior K-12 day school and 9-12 boarding school that empowers students with learning differences (such as dyslexia or ADHD) to achieve their fullest potential. At Currey Ingram Academy, we understand that students learn differently so we must teach differently. Within small classes, our teachers use evidence-based instructional practices and present material through individualized approaches to best meet the learning needs of our students. If your child is struggling in a traditional school environment, explore Currey Ingram Academy, a school where students thrive and grow.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Brentwood, Tennessee
Year Founded
1968
Website
curreyingram.org
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