Middle School Theology Teacher; Grades 6-8

School Overview

The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, serves more than 750 students from Pre‑K through Grade 12, and offers a gospel‑centered community of faith and learning that brings formation of the whole person through a rich and humane education.

Faculty understand teaching as a Christian vocation and work together to cultivate a community of scholars where students are known, challenged, and formed in habits of thought and character for lives of faithful service.

The Middle School Theology teacher will teach courses that introduce students in grades 6 through 8 to the academic study of Scripture and the foundations of Christian belief. Course content includes a theological survey of the Old and New Testaments, designed to help students develop biblical literacy, theological understanding, and a growing capacity to reflect thoughtfully on their faith.

We are seeking an educator who enjoys working with adolescents and who can establish an orderly, respectful, and intellectually vibrant classroom. The Theology teacher approaches this work with both intellectual seriousness and care for students’ formation, helping students grow in understanding while honoring their developmental stage. Through clear instruction, thoughtful discussion, and attentive guidance, students are invited to ask meaningful questions and to see how Christian faith shapes one’s understanding of God, the world, and what it means to be human.

In keeping with the school’s mission, the teacher integrates Christian faith naturally and thoughtfully into instruction, modeling a life of faith while honoring the academic study of theology and Scripture.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proven experience teaching middle school students preferred
• Ability to integrate Christian faith authentically and thoughtfully in the context of teaching

We welcome candidates whose experiences and backgrounds enrich this shared work, within a community shaped by a shared commitment to the school’s Christian mission and educational vision.