The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic educator to teach Theology at the middle school level starting in the 2026-27 school year. Our school, which serves over 750 students from Pre-K through Grade 12, is a gospel-centered community of faith and learning, rooted in the Western Liberal Arts tradition, and 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 have a strong background in the academic study and practical application of Theology, as well as a passion for working with adolescents, the ability to connect with them on a personal level, and a commitment to fostering their holistic development as individuals created in the image of God. Candidates should possess a mature, Christian faith and an educational philosophy that is consistent with The Covenant School’s mission statement and Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences pedagogy. The primary subject matter of courses taught will include a theological survey of the Old and New Testaments. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Proven experience teaching middle school students
• Strong ability to integrate their Christian faith authentically in the context of their teaching

To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter to hickory-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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