Substitute Teacher (PreK - 12th Grade)

The Covenant School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 18,450 - 27,675; Part time

Job summary

The Covenant School in Charlottesville, VA seeks dedicated educators to serve as substitute teachers for the 2026-27 school year. We educate Pre‑K through Grade 12 in a gospel-centered community that values intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth.

Substitute teachers support daily instruction, maintain orderly classrooms, and carry forward lesson plans with flexibility and reliable judgment. Experience with children is preferred; ability to integrate Christian faith authentically is

Qualifications

• Mature Christian faith and commitment to The Covenant School mission.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Flexibility, reliability in varying classroom settings.
• Ability to integrate Christian faith authentically in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support continuity of learning and daily school life as a substitute.
• Establish orderly, engaging classrooms and carry out lesson plans.
• Collaborate with regular teachers and school staff as needed.
• Adapt to various grade levels from Pre-K to 12.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Communication

Faith integration

Job description

The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking dedicated educators to serve as substitute teachers during 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 growth and work together to cultivate a community of scholars in which students are known, challenged, and formed in habits of thought and character for lives of faithful service.

Position Overview

Substitute teachers play an important role in supporting the continuity of learning and the daily life of the school. We are seeking educators who enjoy working with children and adolescents and who can establish orderly, respectful, and engaging classroom environments while carrying forward the instructional plans and classroom expectations provided by the regular teacher.

Successful substitute teachers demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and sound judgment in working with students across a variety of classroom settings. They foster a positive learning environment, communicate effectively with students and school personnel, and help maintain the routines and culture that support student learning. Long‑term substitute assignments may include additional instructional and planning responsibilities.

In keeping with the school’s mission, substitute teachers integrate Christian faith naturally and thoughtfully into their interactions with students while supporting the educational vision and classroom culture of The Covenant School.

Qualifications

• A mature Christian faith and commitment to the mission of The Covenant School
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
• Strong classroom management and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, reliability, and sound judgment
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to integrate Christian faith authentically and thoughtfully in the context of teaching

Application Process

To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter to our hiring team at [e-mail]. In your cover letter, please indicate whether you are interested in day-to-day substitute teaching, long-term substitute assignments, or both. You may also indicate your interest in serving in one or more of the following divisions:

• Pre‑K
• Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 5)
• Middle School (Grades 6–8)
• Upper School (Grades 9–12)
• All Grades (Pre‑K‑Grade 12)

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.