Lower School Academic Support Teacher (Part-time)

The Covenant School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

The Covenant School in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated part-time Lower School Academic Support Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role focuses on providing individualized academic support to K-5 students, helping to enhance foundational literacy and math skills.

Ideal candidates will have experience in elementary education, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to integrate Christian values into their teaching practice. Join our community to support students' growth in a nurturing and faith-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in elementary education, literacy and/or math intervention preferred.
• Strong understanding of literacy and math development in young children.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to integrate Christian faith authentically in the context of this work.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted academic support to K-5 students.
• Monitor student progress and administer assessments.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support learning needs.
• Help students grow in confidence and effective learning habits.

Skills

Experience in elementary education

Understanding of literacy and math development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration skills

Job description

Lower School Academic Support Teacher (Part-time)

The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated educator to serve as a part‑time Academic Support Teacher in the Lower School beginning 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 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 of scholars in which students are known, loved, and appropriately challenged.

Position Overview

The Lower School Academic Support Teacher provides targeted academic support to students in K through Grade 5, helping strengthen foundational literacy, math and executive functioning skills through small‑group and individualized instruction. Working closely with classroom teachers, families, and the Lower School support team, the Academic Support Teacher administers assessments, monitors student progress, supports intervention plans, and provides coordinated support aligned with classroom instruction. Through clear, structured teaching and careful observation, the teacher helps students grow in confidence, independence, and effective learning habits while supporting their continued success within the classroom.

We are seeking an educator who is committed to the holistic formation of children and who approaches this work with joy, patience, and attentiveness. The Academic Support Teacher builds meaningful relationships with students while collaborating closely with teachers and parents to support a range of learning needs. The role requires thoughtful communication, organization, and ongoing professional growth in literacy/math intervention and student support. In keeping with the school’s mission, the Academic Support Teacher integrates Christian faith naturally and thoughtfully into daily interactions with students, helping cultivate perseverance, confidence, and care for others within the learning process.

Qualifications

• Experience in elementary education, literacy and/or math intervention, academic support, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of literacy and math development in young children.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to integrate Christian faith authentically and thoughtfully in the context of this work.
• 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.

Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Covenant School is a non‑denominational, private, Christian day school for Pre‑Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.