Upper School Biology Teacher (Grades 9-12)

VAIS; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent Christian school in Charlottesville seeks a passionate Biology teacher for the 2025-26 school year. The role involves teaching high school students and fostering a love for learning within a faith-based curriculum. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in life sciences and experience in teaching. This position offers an opportunity to inspire students in a supportive community focused on holistic education.

Qualifications

• Strong background in life sciences and laboratory techniques.
• Experience teaching high school science.

Responsibilities

• Teach a college-prep Biology course in Grade 9.
• Integrate faith and academic rigor into the classroom.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Inspiring Students

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Job description

The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Biology teacher to join our Upper School science faculty for the 2025-26 school year. Our school, which serves over 760 students from Pre-K through Grade 12, is a gospel-centered community of faith and learning, rooted in the Western Liberal Arts tradition, 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 possess a strong background in life sciences, including laboratory techniques and safety protocols, and be committed to the holistic formation of children within a Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences curriculum. Specific teaching duties will include teaching a college-prep Biology course in Grade 9. Candidates must have the ability to inspire students’ love of learning and critical thinking and integrate faith and academic rigor seamlessly into the classroom experience.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, education, or a related field;
• Proven experience teaching high school science;
• Experience teaching Honors-level science courses (preferred)

To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter to [e-mail] .