East Hill Christian School 1301 E. Gonzalez St. Pensacola, FL 32501 TEACHER EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION Phone: (850) 438-7746 I www.ehcs.org I email digital copy to g_dickson@ehcseagles.com Your interest in East Hill Christian School (EHCS) is appreciated. We invite you to fill out this initial application and return it to our school office. If an opening occurs for which it appears you may qualify, we will contact you for an interview. We realize that the key to a successful Christian School is its staff. We are grateful for those who are professionally qualified, who really love children, and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models (Luke 6:40). We look forward to receiving your initial application. Thank you for your interest in the ministry of our school. It is our prayer that God will fulfill His Perfect will in the lives of all applicants. A. APPLICANT INFORMATION Full Name: Married? Name of Spouse: Application Date: / / Date Available: / / Social Security Number: Current Address, City, State, Zip: Cell Phone: ( ) Email: How long have you lived at the above address? Previous address (if less than 5 years at current address): B. POSITION DESIRED Please listed the position desired: Full Time: Part Time: Substitute: For those desiring a teaching position, please list your 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th choices in the parentheses. For upper grades, please indicate your subject preferences in order of priority. ( ) Pre-Kindergarten (4 year olds) ( ) Elementary (K5 through 5 th grade) ( ) Middle School (gr 6-8) Subject preferences: ( ) High School (gr 9-12) Subject preferences: How did you learn about the position for which you are applying? Special Interests / Abilities: Please list activities, fine arts, or athletics with which you would be capable of and willing to direct, sponsor, advise, or coach (indicate grade or ability levels): 1
Future Plans: What would you like to be doing five years from now? C. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Please start with your current or most recent employer and work backwards for the past ten years. If necessary, you may make copies of this page following the same format, or use the reverse side. Most Recent Other Employment Information: Have you ever worked under a different name for any of the employers you have listed? If so, what name was used? Have you already signed a contract for the current or next school year with any other institution? 2
D. PERSONAL REFERENCES Give three references that are qualified to speak of your spiritual experience and Christian service. Please list your current pastor first. Family members may not be listed as references. NAME POSITION PHONE EMAIL CITY / ST 1. 2. 3. Give three references that are qualified to speak of your professional training and experience. List your current or most recent principal or supervisor first. NAME POSITION PHONE EMAIL CITY / ST 1. 2. 3. E. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS *Please attach copies of your college transcripts, including post college transcripts. Official copies of transcripts will be requested if hired. Formal College Training: Type of Degree: Date of Graduation: Cumulative GPA: Issuing Institution: College Major(s): College Minor(s): Graduate Work: Type of Graduate Degree: Date of Graduation: Cumulative GPA: Issuing Institution: *If applicable, please attach a list of other degrees earned on separate sheet of paper. Teaching Certificate Credentials: Do you have a teaching certificate? Name of Issuing Organization or Institution: 3
What level? Expires in what year? What state? Endorsements: Additional Certificates: Name of Issuing Organization or Institution: What level? Expires in what year? What state? Endorsements: *Please attach copies of any certificates held. Christian School Preparation: Have you had any courses / workshops related to a Christian Philosophy of Education? If so, please list where course was completed: If not, would you be willing to take such a course by correspondence or otherwise? Have you had other courses giving specific training for Christian education? If so, please give details: List any conferences or seminars for which you have led or participated in the past: F. CHRISTIAN BACKGROUND *Please attach a typed copy of your testimony and personal salvation story. Name of the church you attend? City & State? Denominational Preference: Are you presently a member in good standing? How many years? In what church activities are you involved and what degree of regularity? In what other areas of service have you been involved since becoming a Christian? Describe your routine of personal Bible study and prayer: EHCS Statement of Faith: Please carefully read our Statement of Faith and indicate below your degree of support. 4
We believe that the Word of God has unique relevance to the process of educating this nation s youth. When properly integrated into a curriculum, we believe that the Bible provides the students with competencies which are vital to the process of coping in the world today. a. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21). b. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19, John 3:30). c. We believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33), His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:12, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:35), His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26), His miracles (John 2:11), His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 2:9), His resurrection (John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:4), His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19), and His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11). d. We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature; that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ; and that only by God s grace and through faith alone are we saved (John 3:16-19, 5:24; Romans 3:23, 5:8-9; Titus 3:5). e. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation (John 5:28-29). f. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28). g. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by Whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (Romans 8:13-14; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-20; Ephesians 4:30, 5:18). Final Authority for Matters of Faith and Conduct: The Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of East Hill Christian School s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Board of Trustees is EHCS s final interpretive authority on the Bible s meaning and application. I fully support the Statement of Faith as written without mental reservations. Signature: I support the Statement of Faith, except for the area(s) listed and explained on an attached paper. The exceptions represent either disagreements or items for which I have not yet formed an opinion or conviction. Signature: G. PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY *Please attach separate typed pages and succinctly answer in one or two paragraphs each of the following questions: a. Why do you wish to teach in a Christian School? b. What are the main characteristics that distinguish a Christian school from a public school? c. What do you consider to be the proper classroom atmosphere for learning? d. What is your philosophy of discipline and your attitude toward physical punishment in a school setting? 5
e. What areas do you feel are your strengths? Weaknesses? f. What do you believe about the origin of the earth and mankind? g. Describe how being evaluated by a supervisor has been helpful to you. h. In 3-4 paragraphs, please give your personal Christian Philosophy of Education. i. Please summarize any additional information that you would like to present regarding your candidacy for this position. H. APPLICANT S CERTIFICATION AGREEMENT I understand that EHCS 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 the facts set forth in this initial application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that discovery of falsification of any statement or a significant omission of fact may prevent me from being hired, or if hired, may subject me to immediate dismissal regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. If I am released under these circumstances, I further understand that I will be paid and receive benefits only through the day of release. I authorize EHCS to thoroughly investigate references, work records, evaluations, education, and other matters related to my suitability for employment. I authorize my references and my former employers to disclose to the school any and all employment records, performance 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 EHCS, my former employers, 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 EHCS. Since I will be working with children, I understand that I must submit to a fingerprint and background check by the FBI and possibly other federal and state authorities. I agree to fully cooperate in providing and recording as many sets of my fingerprints as are necessary for such an investigation. I authorize EHCS to conduct a criminal records check. I understand that this is only an application for employment and that no employment contract is being offered at this time. I certify that I have carefully read and do understand the above statements. Signature of Applicant Date CHECKLIST OF ITEMS TO INCLUDE WITH APPLICATION: *Please attach copies of your college transcripts (Section E) *Please attach copies of your teaching certificates (Section E) *Please attach a typed copy of your testimony and personal salvation story (Section F) *Please attach typed pages of your personal philosophy (Section G) 6