Employment Application Form

Employment Application

for

Grace Christian School

Our school exists to provide a distinctive, biblically-based education in a nurturing environment through which students are instilled with Godly character, inspired to excel, and prepared for a life of enduring commitment to Christ. Your interest in being part of such a ministry at Grace Christian School is appreciated. We invite you to fill out this application. If any opening occurs for which you may qualify, we will notify you and contact your personal references. If we have continued interest in your candidacy, we will contact you to arrance for a personal interview.

We realize that the key for a successful Christian school is its staff. We are seeking applicants who are professionally qualified, who really love children, and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models (Luke 6:40).

Name: *

First Name Last Name

Phone Number: *

Area Code Phone Number

Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

E-mail Address: *

example@example.com

What position are you applying for? *

How did you hear about us? *

A GCS Employee A GCS Family Church Social Media

Christian Background

Briefly explain your testimony of how you came to know Christ. *

Please read our school's Statement of Faith:

Grace Christian School's foundation was built on several important Christian principles, all of which come directly from the Bible. These principles continue to guide everything we do.

We believe:

The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
There is only one almighty and eternal God, existent in three persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)
Jesus, who is fully God, came to Earth through a virgin birth, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, was crucified, resurrected, ascended to His Father in heaven, and will eventually return in power and glory (Luke 21:27)
Jesus is the only way to eternal life in heaven, and those apart from Jesus are condemed to eternal damnation (John 3:3, 3:5, 3:16, 3:18, 14:6)
The Holy Spirit enables us to live a Christian life and cultivates within us the nature of Christ (Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:22-23)

Please carefully read our Statement of Faith, and indicate your degree of support. *

I fully support the school's Statement of Faith. I support the majority of the school's Statement of Faith, but I do have disagreements or have not yet formed an opinion on some topics.

If you do not fully support the school's Statement of Faith, please explain.

What is your denominational preference? *

What is the name of the church you attend? *

How many years have you attended this church? *

Are you currently active in attendance and involved in church activities? *

In what church activities are you involved and with what degree of regularity? *

Professional Qualifications

Upload Resume:

Please answer any of the following questions in which the requested information is not included in your attached resume. If the requested information is in your resume, please write "See attached resume" in the answer text.

Please list teaching certificates that you hold. *

What degrees do you hold? Please include the name of the institution that issued you the degree. *

Do you speak/write/read a foreign language? If so, which language? *

Describe your level of computer and software program skills. *

Please list K-8 activities or sports that you would be capable and willing to direct, sponsor, or coach. *

Sequentially list your teaching experience with the most recent first. *

Please indicate your desired grade levels/subjects in preferential order. *

Which type of teaching position are you applying for? *

Have you completed coursework regarding Christian education programs for Christian schools? If so, describe the programs. *

To what degree are you familiar with various Christian education and/or secular curriculum series? *

Employment History

Please start with your current or most recent employer.

Employment 1

Position *

Start Date of Employment *

Date

End Date of Employment *

Date

Employer *

City and State of Employment *

Supervisor's Name *

Supervisor's Phone Number *

Reason for Leaving *

Employment 2

Position

Start Date of Employment

Date

End Date of Employment

Date

Employer

City and State of Employment

Supervisor's Name

Supervisor's Phone Number

Reason for Leaving

Employment 3

Position

Start Date of Employment

Date

End Date of Employment

Date

Employer

City and State of Employment

Supervisor's Name

Supervisor's Phone Number

Have you ever worked under a different name for any of the employers you listed? *

Yes No

If yes, what was the name(s)?

Please account for all periods of unemployment if there are time gaps in the list of employments above. What were you doing while not employed?

Personal Philosophy

Please respond to the following questions in one or two paragraphs.

Why do you wish to serve in Christian education? *

What are the main characteristics that distinguish a Christian education program from a secular education program? *

What areas in your professional life do you feel are your strengths? What areas are you working to improve? *

Do you believe the Bible is the inerrant word of God? Please explain. *

Our school welcomes employees, volunteers, and students of different nationalities, races, and denominations. How have you demonstrated an ability to work with others that may be different from you or have beliefs different from yours? Please describe any difficulties you may have encountered. *

Please summarize any additional information you would like to present regarding your candidacy for employment.

Personal Information

Are you currently being investigated or under a procedure by your current employer to consider your discharge for misconduct? *

Yes No

Has any employer ever subjected you to disciplinary action, suspension, or termination or asked you to leave a paid or unpaid position on the grounds of any unlawful sexual behavior or violation of an employer's sexual misconduct policy or anti-harassment policy? *

Yes No

Has any employer ever subjected you to disciplinary action, suspension, or termination or asked you to leave a paid or unpaid position on the grounds of any unlawful sexual behavior or violation of an employer's sexual misconduct policy or anti-harassment policy? *

Yes No

Have you ever been suspended, been discharged, or resigned in lieu of discharge from any position? *

Yes No

Have you ever been charged in civil or criminal proceedings with improper ties regarding children? *

Yes No

Have you ever entered a plea of "no contest," or has any court ever deferred further proceedings without entering a finding of guilty and placed you on probation for any crime other than a minor traffic offense? *

Yes No

Personal References

Provide three references who are qualified to speak about your spiritual experience and Christian service. Please list your current pastor first. Do not list family members or relatives for references.

Reference 1

Name: *

First Name Last Name

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Years Known: *

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Position *

Reference 2

Name: *

First Name Last Name

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Years Known: *

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Position *

Reference 3

Name *

First Name Last Name

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Years Known *

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Position *

Personal References

Provide three references who are qualified to speak about your professional training and experience. Please list your current or most recent principal/supervisor first. Do not list family members or relatives for references.

Reference 1

Name *

First Name Last Name

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Years Known *

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Position *

Reference 2

Name *

First Name Last Name

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Years Known *

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Position *

Applicant's Declaration of Moral Integrity

Grace Christian School expects all of its employees and volunteers with unsupervised access to children to model the same Christian values and lifestyle that it seeks to inculcate in its students. As an applicant for a ministry position, as an employee, or as a volunteer at this school, I recognize, understand, and agree to live by the Christian moral standards of the school.

I declare that, as a follower of Christ, I am not engaging in and commit to not engage in inappropriate sexual conduct. Inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to, such behaviors as the following: sexual activity outside of marriage (e.g. premarital sex, cohabitation, extramarital sex), homosexual activity, sexual harassment, use of (including the viewing of) pornographic material or websites, and sexual abuse or improprieties toward minors as defined by Scripture and federal or state law.

I declare that the above statement is factual and true. My signature below indicates that I meet the moral integrity standards and Christian role model lifestyle requirement of this Christian school.

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Applicant's Certification and Agreement

I understand that Grace Christian School does not discriminate in its employment practices against any person because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, or disability.

I hereby certify that I have not knowingly withheld any information that might adversely affect my chance for employment, and that the facts set forth in this application process are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification of any statement or a significant omission of fact on the application, supporting documents, or interviews may prevent me from being hired, or, if hired, may subject me to immediate dismissal regardless of when or how it was discovered. If I am released under these circumstances, I further understand and agree that I will be paid and receive benefits only through the day of release.

I authorize Grace Christian School to thoroughly interview the primary references that I have listed, any secondary references mentioned through interviews with primary references, or other individuals who know me and have knowledge regarding my testimony and work record. I also authorize the school to throroughly investigate my work records and evaluations, my educational preparation, and other matters related to my suitability for the position.

I authorize my former employers and any other references to disclose to the school any and all employment records, performace reviews, letters, reports, and other information related to my life and employment, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. In addition, I hereby release the school, any former employers, all other references, and all other parties from any and all claims, demands, or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such investigation or disclosure. I waive the right to ever personally view any references given to the school.

Since I will be working with children, I understand that I must submit to a fingerprint check by the BCI and FBI and possibly other federal and state authorities. I agree to fully cooperate in providing and recording as many sets of fingerprints as is necessary for such investigation. Such costs associated with obtaining fingerprints will be my cost to bear; not the school's cost. I authorize the school to conduct a criminal records check. I understand and agree that any offer of employment that I may receive from the school is conditional until the school has received the background information, including criminal background information. The school may refuse employment or terminate conditional employment if the school deems any background information unfavorable or that it could reflect adversely on the school or on me as a Christian role model.

I understand that this application for employment is valid for no more than 120 days. After that, I must resubmit an application in order to be considered for positions at this school.

I understand that this is only an application of employment and that no employment is being offered at this time.

I understand that failure to complete any portion of this application or to sign this application will result in rejection of my application.

I certify that I have carefully read and do understand the above statements.

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