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PE Teacher - Grades E-5

We are seeking teachers for the 2023-2024 academic year. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in kinesiology. Ideally, we seek someone with classroom experience and knowledge of Classical Christian and Charlotte Mason pedagogy. Successful candidates should be mature Christians committed to lifelong learning and professional development, eager to nurture and inspire our students and possess a desire to work with a dedicated staff of administrators and teachers.

These are full-time, ten-month positions (exempt), reporting to the Grammar School Head.

Qualified Grammar School (E-5) teaching candidates should possess the following experience and expertise:

  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and an interest in the subject(s) taught.
  • Integrates Charlotte Mason principles within lessons.
  • Maintains the student’s active interest in the lesson.
  • Uses clear language and vocabulary appropriate to the level of the students.
  • Explains and connects the unfamiliar with what is already familiar to the students.
  • Plans lessons to achieve curriculum goals and prepares and submits lesson plans promptly for administrative review.
  • Plans physical education program to promote the development of student's physical fitness and social skills
  • Coordinates individual and team sports for students, using knowledge of sports techniques and physical capabilities of students
  • Organizes, leads, instructs, and referees indoor and outdoor games, such as volleyball, kickball, soccer, and basketball
  • Coordinates individuals or groups in beginning or advanced calisthenics, gymnastics, or corrective exercises, determining type and level of difficulty of exercises, corrections needed, and prescribed movements, applying knowledge of sports, physiology, and corrective techniques.
  • May select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies used in physical education program

All Covenant teachers serve as pastors (shepherds) of our students, advising them in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Proven track record of excellent teaching.
  • Experience or interest in classical education and traditional pedagogy.
  • Rhetorical excellence in the spoken and written word.

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Classroom Teachers - Grades 1-5

We are seeking teachers for the 2023-2024 academic year. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in elementary education, along with a valid Texas state teaching certificate. Ideally, we are looking for someone with classroom experience and knowledge of Classical Christian and Charlotte Mason pedagogy.  Successful candidates should be mature Christians committed to lifelong learning and professional development, eager to nurture and inspire our students, and possess a desire to work with a dedicated staff of administrators and teachers.

These are full-time, ten-month positions (exempt), reporting to the Grammar School Head.

Qualified Grammar School (E-5) teaching candidates should possess the following experience and expertise: 

  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and an interest in the subject(s) taught.
  • Integrates Charlotte Mason principles within lessons.
  • Maintains the student’s active interest in the lesson.
  • Uses clear language and vocabulary appropriate to the level of the students.
  • Explains and connects the unfamiliar with what is already familiar to the students.
  • Uses effective teaching techniques including narration.
  • Checks for comprehension and does not presume on the students’ understanding of new terms and concepts.
  • Frequently reviews and applies material learned.
  • Uses and applies classical method for the particular subject and grade level being taught.
  • Plans lessons in order to achieve curriculum goals and prepares and submits lesson plans in a timely manner for administrative review.

All Covenant teachers serve as pastors (shepherds) of our students, advising them in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Proven track record of excellent teaching.
  • Experience or interest in classical education and traditional pedagogy.
  • Rhetorical excellence in the spoken and written word.

Contact information:

Interested parties should fill out the application (linked below) as well as send a letter of interest, resume, and copies of transcripts to Laura Mountjoy, Grammar School Head (attn. Allison Wedeberg[email protected] or 7300 Valley View Ln. Dallas, TX 75240.

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Music Teacher 

The Covenant School seeks a Music Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year.  An ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in music, teaching experience, a special love for all levels of  students, and the winsomeness and creativity to teach them. Moreover, all Covenant teachers serve as pastors (shepherds) of our students, advising them in their walk with Jesus Christ.

This position is for a full-time, ten-month employee (exempt). This position will report to the Director of Fine Arts.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Music or Music Education
  • Experience in teaching voice and/or choir
  • Experience with Orff and Kodaly methods

Duties and Responsibilities

Character: Exhibit the fruits of the Spirit, serving as a Christian role model both in and out of school.  Set a good example for students, parents, and colleagues in speech, actions, attitude, judgment, dignity, and respect, while living in obedience to God’s Word. Seek to conform to Covenant’s Faculty Profile.

Instruction:

  • Able to teach Explorers (Kindergarten) and 1st grade music classes
  • Able to assist with the teaching of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade music classes
  • Able to assist with the Rhetoric (high school) choir rehearsals
  • Familiarity with Kodaly or Orff style  pedagogy
  • Assist with warm-ups as needed in the Grammar school by running sectionals, assisting, and some conducting of the 5th grade choir
  • Assist the music department in the development and maintenance of curriculum
  • Display a high level of musicianship personally
  • Able to adapt quickly to needs of the students and the needs of the program
  • Attend monthly meetings with the music department
  • Able to use basic technology for grading and record keeping
  • Flexibility and willingness to serve the fine arts department as a whole

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Music Teacher (Part-Time)

The Covenant School seeks a Music Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year.  An ideal candidate will have a bachelor degree in music, teaching experience, a special love for all levels of  students, and the winsomeness and creativity to teach them. Moreover, all Covenant teachers serve as pastors (shepherds) of our students, advising them in their walk with Jesus Christ.

This position is for a part-time, ten-month employee (exempt). This position will report to the Director of Fine Arts.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Music or Music Education
  • Experience in teaching voice and/or choir
  • Experience with Orff and Kodaly methods

Duties and Responsibilities

Character: Exhibit the fruits of the Spirit, serving as a Christian role model both in and out of school.  Set a good example for students, parents, and colleagues in speech, actions, attitude, judgment, dignity, and respect, while living in obedience to God’s Word. Seek to conform to Covenant’s Faculty Profile.

Instruction:

  • Able to teach Explorers (Kindergarten) and 1st grade music classes
  • Able to assist with the teaching of 6th grade music classes
  • Familiarity with Kodaly or Orff style  pedagogy
  • Assist the music department in the development and maintenance of curriculum
  • Display a high level of musicianship personally
  • Able to adapt quickly to needs of the students and the needs of the program
  • Attend monthly meetings with the music department
  • Able to use basic technology for grading and record keeping
  • Flexibility and willingness to serve the fine arts department as a whole

APPLY HERE

Non Discriminatory Policy: 
Covenant is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. However, within its legal capacity as a nonprofit religious organization, the School reserves the right to carefully and fully explore the religious values, faith, and convictions (including personal conduct) of applicants and employees in order to employ those individuals who support, advance, and live in a manner consistent with the School's doctrinal statement and Biblical position.