The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Teacher Assistant for Pre-K beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Serving more than 750 students from Pre-K through Grade 12, our school is a gospel-centered community of faith and learning committed to the formation of the whole person through a rich and humane education.

Faculty at The Covenant School understand teaching as a Christian vocation. They take personal responsibility for students’ intellectual, spiritual, and personal development and work together to cultivate a community in which students are known, loved, and appropriately challenged.

Position Overview

The Teacher Assistant works in close partnership with the Lead Teacher to support the academic, social, emotional, and developmental growth of Pre-K students. In collaboration with the Lead Teacher, the Teacher Assistant supports daily instruction, helps differentiate lessons, and assists in meeting the individual needs of young learners within a nurturing, structured, and joy-filled classroom environment. Responsibilities include supporting students and classroom life in the following ways:

• Working with individual students and small groups to support early literacy, numeracy, fine motor development, social-emotional development and foundational learning skills
• Assisting the Lead Teacher in adapting lessons and activities to meet a range of developmental levels, learning styles, and readiness
• Supporting students in developing independence, self-regulation, social skills, and positive classroom routines
• Observing student progress and sharing insights with the Lead Teacher to inform instructional decisions and supports
• Preparing and organizing instructional materials, learning centers, and classroom environments that promote engagement and exploration
• Supervising students in classrooms and shared spaces, including hallways, cafeteria, playground, gymnasium, Essentials classes, and during field trips

In keeping with the school’s mission, the Teacher Assistant integrates Christian faith naturally and thoughtfully into daily interactions and classroom life, modeling care, patience, and attentiveness consistent with the school’s Christian mission.

Qualifications

• Background and/or education in Early Childhood learning
• Experience working with young children
• A mature Christian faith
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Ability to integrate Christian faith authentically within the context of teaching and daily interactions

We welcome candidates whose experiences and backgrounds enrich the life of our Lower School community, within a shared commitment to the school’s Christian mission and educational vision.

To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter to our hiring team at birdwood-careers@covenantschool.org.

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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