Upper School Science Teacher (Grades 9-12)

The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic educator to join our Upper School science faculty for the 2025-26 school year. Our school, which serves over 760 students from Pre-K through Grade 12, is a gospel-centered community of faith and learning, rooted in the Western Liberal Arts tradition, focused on the formation of the whole person—mind, body, and soul. Our faculty leads with an incarnational approach that seeks to equip and inspire students to live well through service to God and others.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in science and be committed to the holistic formation of children within a Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences curriculum, Specific teaching duties will include teaching college-prep, honors, and/or advanced (AP-equivalent) level courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and/or environmental science, with exact courses determined in Spring 2025.  Candidates must have the ability to inspire students’ love of learning and critical thinking and integrate faith and academic rigor seamlessly into the classroom experience. 

To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter to hickory-careers@covenantschool.org.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science, education, or a related field; 
• Proven experience teaching high school science;
• Experience teaching AP/Advanced or Honors-level science courses (preferred)

About The Covenant School

Located in Charlottesville, The Covenant School is a non-denominational Christian day school serving approximately 700 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 from across Central Virginia. The Covenant School is committed to helping students develop morally, intellectually, and physically through the pursuit of academic excellence and the recognition of God's sovereignty over His creation.

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