7th Grade Testament Teacher; Part-Time

7th Grade Old Testament Teacher (Part-Time)

The Geneva School is a mission-driven school established in 1993. Our mission is to provide students in grades K4–12 with an extraordinary education by means of an integrated curriculum, pedagogy, and culture, both distinctly classical and distinctly Christian, that pursues goodness, truth, and beauty in all spheres of life, while viewing these spheres as elements of a divinely ordered whole. Further, Geneva seeks to instill in students a desire to love beauty, think deeply, and pursue Christ’s calling.

As a mission-driven school, faculty members play a central role in fulfilling our mission. 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.

For the 2026 - 2027 school year, we have a part-time opening for an Old Testament teacher to 7th-grade students. This position is hired by, and subject to, the supervision of the Director of the Dialectic School.

The Old Testament is essential for the Christian life and crucial for a proper understanding of God and reality. In it, God reveals the origin of the universe, the dignity of mankind, the depth of sin, and the great love of our heavenly Father for his people. Most importantly, in the Old Testament, God reveals himself and points us toward the coming of Jesus Christ.

This course surveys the Old Testament and all of its riches, exploring both its infallible content and its enduring application for today.

Following the Hebrew biblical order (slightly different from our English Bibles), the class moves through the Law, Writings, and Prophets, and explores biblical subjects like canonicity, scriptural authority, God’s sovereignty, human responsibility, and others. Students build skills for interpreting biblical texts and for applying those ancient passages to our contemporary lives. Finally, they learn how the Old Testament anticipates and necessitates the New.

• Maintains curriculum maps and implements lesson plans
• Displays a clear understanding of subject matter
• Articulates a Christian worldview in the classroom
• Grades assessments thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Stimulates students’ interest in coursework
• Treats students with respect and refrains from shaming or using sarcasm
• Maintains an attentive and engaged classroom
• Handles discipline in accordance with the employee and student handbooks
• Begins and ends class on time
• Supports the school’s missions, vision, and values as defined in the employee handbook
• Carries out specific assignments as determined by the Director of Dialectic School
• Supports development by maintaining a positive attitude toward helping as needed with fundraising efforts
• Supports the registrar by turning in grades and student comments on time

• Required:
  
  holds at least a 4-year college degree, appropriate for the grade levels and content areas in which he or she is teaching. Candidate also meets FCIS standards for professional credentials and/or certification
• Preferred:
  Candidate is pursuing or currently holds an advanced degree in a relevant content area
• Preferred:
  Candidate has at least 3+ years of teaching experience and has demonstrated the ability to create a learning community where students are motivated to learn and love learning
• Required:
  
  Will understand fundamentally and support the Christian and classical approach to education practiced at The Geneva School, as outlined in these foundation documents:
  The Geneva Way, The Geneva School’s Portrait of a Teacher, and The Geneva School’s Portrait of a Graduate
• Required:
  
  has demonstrated the ability to work well with colleagues and communicate clearly and graciously with parents
• Required:
  
  Ascribes to and agrees to live in accordance with The Geneva School’s statement of faith
• Required:
  
  Holds oneself to a high standard of honesty, integrity, and reliability
• Required:
  
  Professional and approachable in appearance and attitude
• Practices good stewardship of the school’s resources
• Enjoys working with…