Employment Opportunities

Overbrook Catholic School is a private, coeducational school for grades prekindergarten through sixth where children grow and learn through prayer, study, community, and service. This dynamic tradition of learning melds the time-honored with the innovative, shaping children's minds and hearts through a faith-based program of academic rigor and wonder that emphasizes the pursuit of wisdom as a shared journey of discovery.
 
If you are interested in joining our outstanding faculty, please send a cover letter, resume, and application form to information@overbrook.edu for one of the following open positions:


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  • Athletic Director and Part-Time PE Teacher

    Full-Time
    Salaried
     
    General Description: The Athletic Director creates and sustains an athletic culture founded upon the Gospel and the development of the whole child. The Athletic Director is a leader who develops, manages, and supervises the athletic programs through the lens of the mission and vision of the school. This position includes teaching 5th and 6th grade PE. 
     
    Qualifications: 
    • Bachelor’s degree in education and/or Sports Administration, Masters preferred.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in
    a clear and effective manner.
    • Ability to collaborate with and lead groups of various coaches.
    • Ability to problem solve in multiple situations.
    • Strong organizational skills with attention to details.
     
    Primary Responsibilities: 
    • Actively fosters Dominican Tradition and spiritual formation of students.
    • Collaborates with and supervises the Assistant Athletic Director and coaches.
    • Collaborates with teachers and supports the school culture.
    • Supervises athletic events (both interscholastic and intramural), such as games, practices, meets, tournaments, and clinics.
    • Ensures that all coaching positions are filled with qualified and trained coaches.
    • Prepares equipment and aids and supports coaches and athletes. 
    • Maintains accurate records and equipment.
    • Collaborate with the Overbrook Booster Club in order to ensure athletic growth in
    the department.
     
    Overbrook Catholic School, founded in 1936 by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation, is a co-educational, preschool through eighth-grade Catholic independent school with a dynamic tradition of educating children in a community setting through study, prayer and service. Our vibrant and strong school community is a testament to the commitment of all our members, faculty and staff, parents and friends. The Over the Brook Farm consists of garden area, chickens, rabbits, sheep and a farm cat, and outdoor learning area. The school is located on the Dominican Campus at 4210 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, also home to St. Cecilia Academy (high school) and Aquinas College. Overbrook has a strong reputation for academic excellence and the formation of faithful children and youth in freedom and virtue. 

    Start Date:  July 1, 2025 
    Submit:  Resume, cover letter 
    Email:   ocsprincipal@overbrook.edu
    Phone:    615-292-5134
    Contact:  Sister Marie Blanchette, O.P.

  • Director of ExtendedCARE

    Part-Time
     
    Qualifications: Experience working with children in an elementary education setting with supervisory experience. Administration, communication, and computer skills are required. Organizational, program planning, and implementation skills are required. 
     
    Responsibilities: The Director of ExtendedCARE oversees the day-to-day operations of the after-school care program. The program is for students enrolled at Overbrook Catholic School in preschool-3 through 6th grade. The hours of operation are from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday on school days. The Director interviews, hires, and trains ExtendedCARE employees, creates the work schedule, and supervises the employees. The Director works with the staff to ensure a safe place for students to work on homework, play games (inside and outside), work on crafts, etc. The Director oversees billing information and submitting payroll information to the business office, as well as preparing all reports required for the Department of Education for the ExtendedCARE program.   

    Overbrook Catholic School, founded in 1936 by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation, is a co-educational, preschool through eighth-grade Catholic independent school with a dynamic tradition of educating children in a community setting through study, prayer and service. Our vibrant and strong school community is a testament to the commitment of all our members, faculty and staff, parents and friends. The Over the Brook Farm consists of garden area, chickens, rabbits, sheep and a farm cat, and outdoor learning area. The school is located on the Dominican Campus at 4210 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, also home to St. Cecilia Academy (high school) and Aquinas College. Overbrook has a strong reputation for academic excellence and the formation of faithful children and youth in freedom and virtue.  

    Submit:  Resume, cover letter 
    Email:   ocsprincipal@overbrook.edu
    Phone:    615-292-5134
    Contact:  Sister Marie Blanchette, O.P.

  • STEM Teacher

    Full Time 
     
    General Description: This position is responsible for managing, developing, and sustaining the Overbrook School Beyond the Brook Farm including garden areas and outdoor learning environment. The STEM Teacher teaches STEM lessons based on the farm and physical science permeated with the Christian understanding of creation, stewardship, and life in collaboration with teachers to promote integrated activities into the core curriculum.
     
    Primary Responsibilities:
    • Teach students STEM science lessons based on farming experiences and physical science 
    • Teach students collaboration, effective discussion, and respect while effectively working in a group to solve a problem or answer a question
    • Works directly with school administrators and staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of STEM initiatives and science curriculum.
    • Involve and work with parent and community partners in developing and sustaining the farm and STEM initiatives

    Qualifications: 
    • Bachelor’s degree, knowledge of and experience with sustainable farming required.
    • An interest and demonstrated ability in teaching grade school students.
    • Experience with inquiry learning and ability to apply science and/or math content knowledge to agricultural projects and physical science. 

    Overbrook Catholic School, founded in 1936 by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation, is a co-educational, preschool through eighth-grade Catholic independent school with a dynamic tradition of educating children in a community setting through study, prayer and service. Our vibrant and strong school community is a testament to the commitment of all our members, faculty and staff, parents and friends. The Over the Brook Farm consists of garden area, chickens, rabbits, sheep and a farm cat, and outdoor learning area. The school is located on the Dominican Campus at 4210 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, also home to St. Cecilia Academy (high school) and Aquinas College. Overbrook has a strong reputation for academic excellence and the formation of faithful children and youth in freedom and virtue.
      
    Start Date:  July 1, 2025 
    Submit:  Resume, cover letter 
    Email:   ocsprincipal@overbrook.edu
    Phone:    615-292-5134
    Contact:  Sister Marie Blanchette, O.P.

  • Strategic Communication Summer Intern

    Direct Supervisor: OCS/SCA Director of Strategic Communication
     
    Job Description:
    Join Overbrook Catholic School and St. Cecilia Academy as a Strategic Communication summer intern. You will work with a creative and collaborative group and gain experience with website design, social media strategy, ad creation, and content management. Specific projects include assisting with photography, website refreshes, editing admissions and handbook information, and creating content for the coming year. Examples of prior summer intern projects include creating the SCA Athletic and Fine Art Instagram pages and capturing summer camp moments for social media and print. The work of the Strategic Communication department enhances the visibility of the campus schools and makes them attractive to the community. We appreciate new ideas and different perspectives and look forward to you joining our team.
     
    Personal Traits:
     
    ·       Commitment to and enthusiasm for the Catholic mission and values of Overbrook Catholic School and St. Cecilia Academy
    ·       Appreciation for the Dominican charism as it is lived and expressed on the Campus
    ·       Excellent written and oral communication skills
    ·       High level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills
    ·       Flexible and with an ability to collaborate well with colleagues
     
    Status: Unpaid Intern, Flexible Hours
    Please send your resume and cover letter to Amelia Strobel, Director of Strategic Communication, strobela@dominicancampus.org.

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4210 Harding Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37205
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