High School English Teacher

Summary Job Description

Covenant Day School’s high school English teacher serves students in ninth through twelfth grades and is committed to fulfilling our mission within our community of students and families. For the coming 2026-2027 school year, a focus on college preparatory and honors levels of 11th grade Composition and Literature is likely. Over time, this full-time position can include other classes and levels based on scheduling and class registrations. Reporting to the high school principal, this role is salaried (exempt) and serves during the approximately ten-month academic school year. 

 At Covenant Day School, our vision is to transform hearts and minds for the glory of Jesus Christ. We desire to carry out this vision as a unified and diverse covenant school community that seeks to love the Lord with heart, soul and mind, love our neighbor as ourselves and demonstrate the “more excellent way” that only comes though the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are committed to welcoming one another, to striving to honor each other consistently, to walking in humility toward one another, and to examining the Scriptures with one another.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Duties Include:

• Teaching English courses as assigned, selecting instructional resources based on class and individual student needs and in collaboration with other faculty.


• Regularly incorporating biblical integration and worldview naturally into teaching content.


• Collaborating with other faculty to promote cross-departmental learning and experiences.


• Using various technologies to support classroom learning.


• Developing lesson plans and communicating learning goals for various activities.


• Preparing classroom and other materials for activities.


• Observing student progress. Assigning and grading class work, tests, and assignments.


• Managing and guiding student behavior; providing feedback to students on their work and progress and encouraging them.


• Communicating with parents regarding student needs and progress.


• Participating in department and curriculum management activities and planning as appropriate.


• Taking advantage of professional development opportunities and keeping up to date with developments in appropriate subject areas.


• Serving in one or two extra-curricular areas such as sponsoring a club or serving on a committee.


• Having an attitude of Christian service and modeling Christian principles and behavior to students and colleagues.


• Other duties as assigned by the high school principal.

Qualifications

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ reflecting a desire to serve Him and others in work and life. 


• Eager to serve in a Christian learning environment, modeling diligence, perseverance, resilience, patience, courage, and Christian discipleship.


• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. Teaching experience strongly preferred.


• An understanding of teaching with biblical worldview and integration.\Ability to teach at all high school levels.


• Positive attitude and a genuine love for and ability to connect with high school aged young adults.


• Passion for learning, strong classroom management skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, and faculty/staff.


• Ability to represent the school well to others and our community.


• Demonstrated ability to serve with initiative and pro-active approaches.


• Computer skills as applicable for effective teaching.


• Teaching license beneficial.


• Ability to occasionally lift up to forty pounds.