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St. Cecilia Academy Positions

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  • Dance Instructor

    St. Cecilia Academy, a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women owned and administered by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation since 1860, seeks a dynamic and mission-driven dance instructor to grow its Dance Academy with excellence and integrity.

    St. Cecilia Academy is seeking a dance instructor beginning with the 2026-27 school year to teach at St. Cecilia Dance Academy.

    Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts
    • Experience teaching dance at all levels, most importantly elementary aged students.
    • Experience with dance curriculum design with a focus on growing dancers logically and safely through a program
    • A passion for teaching and a deep understanding of how the study of dance imparts wisdom for living, as it reflects both a particular culture while expressing universal truths of human existence
    • Experience and interest in teaching tap is necessary
    • Interested candidates should be competent professionals and witnesses of personal integrity committed to the Roman Catholic mission of St. Cecilia Academy.
    Start Date: August 1, 2026

    To Apply
    Interested candidates should submit a resume to Annie Ligowski at searchcommittee@stcecilia.edu.

  • Director of Student Activities

    St. Cecilia Academy, a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women owned and administered by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation since 1860, seeks a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Student Activities to lead and grow its student life program with excellence and integrity.
    The Director of Student Activities is a full-time staff member who serves on the administrative team and reports directly to the principal. This position is responsible for developing, managing, and supervising every aspect of the school’s student life programs.

    The Director of Student Life is responsible for leading and managing student life and campus ministry programming in a manner consistent with the mission and philosophy of Saint Cecilia Academy and the teachings of the Catholic Church. The role of the Student Activities Director is to promote Catholic leadership, morale, spirit, and a sense of school pride among the students, faculty, and staff at St. Cecilia. All student activities are the heart of the school – clubs, service opportunities, special presentations, special events, educational forums, and activities bring disparate populations of a school together.

    Qualifications:
    • A practicing, devout Christian with a strong personal commitment to living and witnessing the faith
    • Deep commitment to the Catholic mission of St. Cecilia Academy
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Preferred 3–5 years of experience
    • Organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail is necessary for this job
    • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
    • Ability to engage and lead student leaders
    • Willingness to work some evenings and weekends, including attendance at school events
    Why St. Cecilia Academy?
    Founded in 1860, St. Cecilia Academy has been forming young women of faith, intellect, and character for over 160 years. Rooted in the rich tradition of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, the school seeks to cultivate excellence in all areas of life—academics, faith, leadership, and athletics. The Director of Student Activities plays a critical role in the spirit of St. Cecilia Academy, creating a vibrant, joyful, faith-filled environment in which our students can flourish as leaders.

    Application Instructions
    Please submit the following materials to Annie Ligowski – searchcommittee@stcecilia.edu  
    • Cover Letter expressing your interest in the role
    • Current Resume
    • Contact information for three professional references
    Visit www.stcecilia.edu to learn more about our mission and community.
     
     

  • English Teacher

    St. Cecilia Academy is seeking a full-time English teacher, with the possibility of teaching history classes.

    Specific requirements include:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and experience teaching in the humanities; a background in a liberal arts setting is preferred.
    • A thorough knowledge of basic principles of rhetoric and composition; experience teaching various genres of literature, including drama, fiction, essays, and poetry.
    • A demonstrated interest in forming young women to embrace the challenges of grappling with perennial ideas and an ability to foster the joy of intellectual inquiry.
    • Interested candidates should be competent professionals and witnesses of personal integrity committed to the Roman Catholic mission of St. Cecilia Academy.
    Start Date: July 1, 2026

    Send cover letter with resume to Ms. Annie Ligowski at searchcommittee@stcecilia.edu.

    Founded in 1860 by the Dominican Sisters, St. Cecilia Academy is the oldest continually running school in the Nashville area. As the only private all-girls Catholic high school in the city, the legacy of St. Cecilia Academy is rooted in a vibrant Christ-centered environment marked by academic rigor and a nurturing community spirit.
     
     

  • Latin Teacher

    St. Cecilia Academy is seeking a full-time Latin teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

    Specific requirements include:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Latin or Classical Studies.
    • Experience teaching all levels of Latin, including AP.
    • A thorough knowledge of the Latin language and culture and a deep understanding of the importance of fostering an appreciation for classical studies.
    • Interested candidates should be competent professionals and witnesses of personal integrity committed to the Roman Catholic mission of St. Cecilia Academy.
    Start Date: July 1, 2026

    Send cover letter with resume to Ms. Annie Ligowski at searchcommittee@stcecilia.edu.
     
    Founded in 1860 by the Dominican Sisters, St. Cecilia Academy is the oldest continually running school in the Nashville area. As the only private all-girls Catholic high school in the city, the legacy of St. Cecilia Academy is rooted in a vibrant Christ-centered environment marked by academic rigor and a nurturing community spirit. www.stcecilia.edu
     

  • Part-Time Dance Instructor

     
    St. Cecilia Academy, a Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women owned and administered by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation since 1860, seeks a dynamic and mission-driven dance instructor to grow its Dance Academy with excellence and integrity.
     
    St. Cecilia Academy is seeking a part-time dance instructor beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

    Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts
    • Experience teaching dance at all levels, most importantly junior high
    • Experience in dance curriculum design with a focus on the logical and safe matriculation of dancers with solid technique and artistry.
    • A passion for teaching and a deep understanding of how the study of dance imparts wisdom for living, as it reflects both a particular culture while expressing universal truths of human existence
    • Additional employment possibly includes: teaching for St. Cecilia Dance Academy, directing/supervising the SCA students’ Seasons Dance Company, teaching dance camps during the summer as part of Camp St. Cecilia, choreographing school musical
    • Interested candidates should be competent professionals and witnesses of personal integrity committed to the Roman Catholic mission of St. Cecilia Academy.
    Start Date: August 1, 2026

    To Apply
    Interested candidates should submit a resume to Annie Ligowski at searchcommittee@stcecilia.edu.

  • Philosophy Teacher

    St. Cecilia Academy is seeking a part-time Philosophy teacher, with the possibility of a full-time role for other disciplines.

    Specific requirements include:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and experience teaching
    • A love of philosophy, Thomistic thought, and a knowledge of the major thinkers throughout time.
    • A demonstrated interest in forming young women to embrace the challenges of grappling with perennial ideas and an ability to foster the joy of intellectual inquiry.
    • Interested candidates should be competent professionals and witnesses of personal integrity committed to the Roman Catholic mission of St. Cecilia Academy.
    Start Date: July 1, 2026

    Send cover letter with resume to Ms. Annie Ligowski at searchcommittee@stcecilia.edu.
     
    Founded in 1860 by the Dominican Sisters, St. Cecilia Academy is the oldest continually running school in the Nashville area. As the only private all-girls Catholic high school in the city, the legacy of St. Cecilia Academy is rooted in a vibrant Christ-centered environment marked by academic rigor and a nurturing community spirit. www.stcecilia.edu
     

  • Spanish Teacher

    St. Cecilia Academy is seeking a part-time Spanish I teacher.

    Specific requirements include:
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and experience teaching.
    • A thorough knowledge of the Spanish language and culture.
    • The ability to enrich students’ education through the World Language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. 
    • Interested candidates should be competent professionals and witnesses of personal integrity committed to the Roman Catholic mission of St. Cecilia Academy.
    Start Date: July 1, 2026

    Send cover letter with resume to Ms. Annie Ligowski at searchcommittee@stcecilia.edu.
     
    Founded in 1860 by the Dominican Sisters, St. Cecilia Academy is the oldest continually running school in the Nashville area. As the only private all-girls Catholic high school in the city, the legacy of St. Cecilia Academy is rooted in a vibrant Christ-centered environment marked by academic rigor and a nurturing community spirit.

Dominican Campus Positions

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  • Strategic Communication Summer Intern

    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 the ability to collaborate well with colleagues
    This is an unpaid internship, so days and hours are flexible.

    Please send your resume and cover letter to Amelia Strobel, Director of Strategic Communication, strobela@dominicancampus.org.
     

Address

4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205

Contact

Phone: (615) 298-4525
Email: info@stcecilia.edu
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