Horizons Program - Student Aide

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: University School of Nashville - Nashville, TN 37212Position Type: SeasonalEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $15.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: EducationHorizons Program - Student Aide

Summer 2026 

The Horizons Program at University School of Nashville seeks part-time Student Aides for its summer program. Normal working hours for this full-time seasonal position are 7:15 am-3:15 pm, Monday through Friday, June 1 - July 2, 2026. Student Aides must be able to report to work each day on time and attend all required meetings and orientations. Preference will be given to current University School of Nashville high school students and graduates. This is a paid position at $16 per hour.

Under the supervision of the Horizons Program Director and the Lead Teacher, the Student Aide will provide support to children with mathematics, reading and writing on an individual, class, and small group basis. The Student Aide will help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment; help supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and during morning/afternoon hook-up and on field trips; reinforce program and class rules to help teach students proper behavior; join students in the pool and assist swim instructor. The Student Aide will serve as a positive role model for students, motivating and encouraging students at all times.

The Student Aide will be a member of a team committed to transforming the lives of children caught in the achievement gap, giving them the tools to become successful and confident college-bound students.

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to current University School of Nashville high school students and graduates
Must be 16 years old by June 1, 2026
Ability to swim required
Experience working with school-aged children preferred

Skills and Abilities:

Work collaboratively with program administration and peers
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
Take initiative when appropriate
Demonstrate integrity and confidentiality
Demonstrate proficiency with technology
The School

University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of over 1,000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School, USN’s predecessor, which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974, Peabody College announced plans to close PDS, and a group of parents, alumni, students, and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville. 

USN’s midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings over 108 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It’s a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.

In the USN community, students expect much of each other, and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their work and we offer many opportunities for professional growth. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.

Please be prepared to upload the following items through USN's online application for this position:

Cover Letter

Resume