The Covenant School
Lower School Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year
The Covenant School, Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Lower School Teachersfor the 2026-2027 School Year
The Geneva School was established in 1993 as a private Christian school committed to providing a Christian classical education to young people in primary and secondary grade levels.
As a mission-driven school, faculty members play a central role in fulfilling our mission. Hired by and subject to the supervision of the Directors of the Lower School, the Lower School Teacher is an exempt position. The teacher, in a formational and relational role, models Christ-like behavior within The Geneva School community as he or she studies, re-imagines, and teaches within the Christian, liberal arts tradition.
Essential Duties Specific Job Responsibilities
Develop lesson plans from The Geneva School curriculum
Enthusiastically and competently implement Geneva’s curriculum under the guidance of the Director of the Lower Grammar School, while bringing his or her intelligence, energy, and creativity to bear on the craft of teaching
Evaluate student achievement appropriately
Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to further develop best practices as an educator in an independent school with a team mindset
Skillfully manage a classroom of young people with varying academic skills and learning styles
Communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff
Committed to being a life‑long learner as well as committed to growing professionally as an educator through Geneva’s policies and procedures
Assist with extra‑curricular responsibilities
Serve as a role model within our communities for Christian Classical Education
Work effectively with the aide/aides within the grade level
Maintains strict confidentiality of all information with all of our parents, faculty, and staff.
Other Job Requirements The following requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the Lower School Teacher position and are not intended to be inclusive. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, as defined by law, to perform any essential functions.
Lift 20 lbs. occasionally and 10 lbs. frequently
Sit frequently and stand and walk on varied surfaces
Bend, stoop, crouch, push, pull, climb, balance, kneel, crawl
Use hands/arms to reach in any direction and seize, grasp, hold, and turn objects using hand(s). Use fingers, versus the whole hand, to pick, pinch, and feel objects.
See, talk, and hear to communicate with others in person, electronically, by phone, or by radio. Visual functions include the ability to identify and distinguish colors and bring an object into sharp focus.
Personal Profile Required Skills and Experience
Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in elementary education
Have experience teaching courses in an elementary classroom setting.
Will understand fundamentally and support the Christian and classical approach to education practiced at The Geneva School
Intrinsic Qualities
Ascribes to and agrees to live in accordance with The Geneva School’s statement of faith
Holds oneself to a high standard of honesty and integrity
Able to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals and on own initiative
Professional and approachable in appearance and attitude
Willingness to learn new skills
Self‑motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work
Reliable/dependable
Detail‑oriented
Able to search for solutions
Practices good stewardship of the school’s resources
Enjoys working around children and is able to form and monitor appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
If you are interested in a teaching position at The Geneva School for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete our online form and submit your resume. Interested applicants please apply at https://www.genevaschool.org/about-us/employment/.
The Geneva School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical disability, handicap, or any other consideration protected by law in the administration of its educational, admission, tuition assistance, financial aid, or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the school.
Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities and in full accord with The Geneva School's statement of faith and the school's statements of mission, vision, and values.
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As a mission-driven school, faculty members play a central role in fulfilling our mission. Hired by and subject to the supervision of the Directors of the Lower School, the Lower School Teacher is an exempt position. The teacher, in a formational and relational role, models Christ-like behavior within The Geneva School community as he or she studies, re-imagines, and teaches within the Christian, liberal arts tradition.
Essential Duties Specific Job Responsibilities
Develop lesson plans from The Geneva School curriculum
Enthusiastically and competently implement Geneva’s curriculum under the guidance of the Director of the Lower Grammar School, while bringing his or her intelligence, energy, and creativity to bear on the craft of teaching
Evaluate student achievement appropriately
Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to further develop best practices as an educator in an independent school with a team mindset
Skillfully manage a classroom of young people with varying academic skills and learning styles
Communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff
Committed to being a life‑long learner as well as committed to growing professionally as an educator through Geneva’s policies and procedures
Assist with extra‑curricular responsibilities
Serve as a role model within our communities for Christian Classical Education
Work effectively with the aide/aides within the grade level
Maintains strict confidentiality of all information with all of our parents, faculty, and staff.
Other Job Requirements The following requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the Lower School Teacher position and are not intended to be inclusive. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, as defined by law, to perform any essential functions.
Lift 20 lbs. occasionally and 10 lbs. frequently
Sit frequently and stand and walk on varied surfaces
Bend, stoop, crouch, push, pull, climb, balance, kneel, crawl
Use hands/arms to reach in any direction and seize, grasp, hold, and turn objects using hand(s). Use fingers, versus the whole hand, to pick, pinch, and feel objects.
See, talk, and hear to communicate with others in person, electronically, by phone, or by radio. Visual functions include the ability to identify and distinguish colors and bring an object into sharp focus.
Personal Profile Required Skills and Experience
Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in elementary education
Have experience teaching courses in an elementary classroom setting.
Will understand fundamentally and support the Christian and classical approach to education practiced at The Geneva School
Intrinsic Qualities
Ascribes to and agrees to live in accordance with The Geneva School’s statement of faith
Holds oneself to a high standard of honesty and integrity
Able to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals and on own initiative
Professional and approachable in appearance and attitude
Willingness to learn new skills
Self‑motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work
Reliable/dependable
Detail‑oriented
Able to search for solutions
Practices good stewardship of the school’s resources
Enjoys working around children and is able to form and monitor appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
If you are interested in a teaching position at The Geneva School for the 2026-2027 school year, please complete our online form and submit your resume. Interested applicants please apply at https://www.genevaschool.org/about-us/employment/.
The Geneva School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical disability, handicap, or any other consideration protected by law in the administration of its educational, admission, tuition assistance, financial aid, or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the school.
Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities and in full accord with The Geneva School's statement of faith and the school's statements of mission, vision, and values.
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