TEACHER

Oak Plains Academy Of Tennessee, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Career development

Free meals

Job summary

Oak Plains Academy, a UHS company, seeks a licensed teacher to provide instruction to residents with learning disabilities and behavioral health challenges. The role is embedded in a comprehensive residential program in rural Tennessee, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care and individualized treatment plans for adolescents.

The position supports a multidisciplinary team and offers professional development opportunities within UHS.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid TN Teaching License.
• If licensed in other areas of Education, in order to teach Special Education you must obtain an endorsement within one year of accepting the position.
• Have experience in working with children with learning disabilities and or behavioral mental health concerns.
• Valid TN driver's license.

Responsibilities

• The teacher provides instruction to residents with learning disabilities and/or behavioral mental health challenges.

Skills

Teaching

Special Education

Behavioral Health

Education

TN Teaching License

Endorsement in Special Education

Job description

Responsibilities

Oak Plains Academy, (a UHS company) is seeking a dynamic and talented Licensed Teacher to join our team of professional employees.

Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities.

Job Summary

The teacher provides instruction to residents with learning disabilities and/or behavioral mental health challenges.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Competitive rates compared to the Montgomery County School System
• Free Meals

What do our current team members value at Oak Plains & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you serve, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Hold a valid TN Teaching License.
• If licensed in other areas of Education, in order to teach Special Education you must obtain an endorsement within one year of accepting the position.
• Have experience in working with children with learning disabilities and or behavioral mental health concerns.
• Valid TN driver's license.

***This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification***

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.