Employment Application

Qualifications for Heritage Christian School Staff Candidates

The following qualifications are requirements for an individual to hold a staff position at Heritage Christian School. Candidates who do not meet the stated qualifications, but believe there may be circumstances surrounding their situation may feel free to continue with the application process.

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS
All staff at Heritage Christian School shall:

- Be born-again Christians living in accordance with biblical principles and standards.
- Manifest by precept and example the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model both in and out of school to pupils and as an example to parents and fellow faculty members in judgment, respect, and Christian living. This includes but is not limited to refraining from the use of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs and vulgar and profane language, or homosexual or adulterous activity.
- Have a clear testimony, i.e. having a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and being able to articulate that relationship both verbally and in a written form. He/she should not be a novice or new Christian.
- Hold a personal evangelical persuasion, i.e., a commitment to the inspiration and authority of God's Word with a vital, growing faith and in agreement with the school's doctrinal statement.
- Be in active fellowship in an evangelical church. All teachers shall give evidence of good moral character and be good Christian role models.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING STAFF
All teachers at Heritage Christian School shall:

- Possess the necessary professional preparation, training, and experience in order to properly discharge their responsibilities.
- Have a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science from a recognized college or university.
- Have a valid credential or be actively pursuing a valid teaching credential from the State of Montana and from the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) for the appropriate grade level. (This requirement may be waived in whole or in part by the Board. It is assumed that the process of certification has merit and is a reasonable step to pursue for those sincere about the teaching profession.)

EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURE

- Applicants submit a completed application and required materials.
- The administrator and an appointed teacher committee shall initially screen the papers of all prospective teachers including contacting former employers and references. The committee will choose a finalist group for an interview with the committee.
- The administrator, with considered input from the committee, will then make a final recommendation to the Board. The Board may ask the prospective employee to meet with them. In all cases, the Board shall make the final decision as to hiring.
- The administrator notifies applicants of final hiring decision.
A. Contact Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Home Phone *
Cell Phone
Address
Address 1
Address 2

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Zip
Length of time at present address
Email Address
B. Position Desired
Please indicate position (s) for which you are applying
How did you learn of the position for which you are applying?
C. Christian Background
Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? *
Yes No
If yes,please state when
Do you believe the Bible to be the ONLY inspired and infallible Word of God?
yes no
Denominational Preference
Local church affiliation
In what church ministries are you involved in?
Are you presently a member in good standing?
Yes No
Please list other Christian services performed since becoming a Christian.
To what extent do you believe you should become involved in Sunday and other week day ministries?
Please describe your routine of personal Bible study and prayer.
List books you have read recently that have helped you spiritually.

H. References

Please provide current information. Individuals listed may not be family members or relatives and should be other than those who have submitted written letters of reference.

List three references who are qualified to speak of your spiritual qualifications and Christian service.

Please list your current Pastor first.
1. Reference Name/Address/Phone/Position
2. Reference Name/Address/Phone/Position
3. Reference Name/Address/Phone/Position
List three references who are qualified to speak of your professional training and experience. Please list your current or most recent principal or supervisor first.
1. Reference Name/Address/Phone/Position
2. Reference Name/Address/Phone/Position
3. Reference Name/Address/Phone/Position

I. Professional Qualifications (Teaching applicants only)

Please list all contracted teaching experience for which it required licensure and/or a contract issued, starting with the most recent. Do not list substitute teaching unless a contract was issued.
Grade or Subject/Dates/Number of Days/Hours/FTE
Grade or Subject/Dates/Number of Days/Hours/FTE
Grade or Subject/Dates/Number of Days/Hours/FTE
Grade or Subject/Dates/Number of Days/Hours/FTE
Please describe the degree with which you are familiar with various Christian or secular textbook series:
(e.g., ACSI, A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon Math, Open Court Reading, etc.)
List descriptions here:
List books or articles you have read recently that have helped you grow professionally:
List professional conferences or seminars that you have attended or led recently:
Describe other educational experiences that you have had including opportunites for travel:
Please list memberships or offices held in professional groups or other organizations that you consider relevant to your ability to perform this job:
List memberships here:
Have you taken any courses giving specific training for Christian Schools?
Yes No
If yes, please describe, including when and where:
Are you capable of teaching a Bible class?
Yes No
If yes, please state subject preferences:
Please list other pertinent qualifications, skills, or licenses:

J. Personal Information
Hobbies and personal interests:
Please list what periodicals you read regularly:
What would you like to be doing five years from now?
K. Current Issues

As a teacher you may be asked specific questions by your students about controversial issues. Please share your personal convictions as a Christian toward the following issues:
Wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages:
Smoking and chewing tobacco:
Marijuana and other non-prescription drugs:
Entertainment (music, movies, dancing):
Premarital sex:
Divorce and remarriage:
Abortion:
Homosexuality:
L. Personal Philosophy

On a separate paper please label and succinctly answer in one or two paragraphs each of the questions below:

A. Why do you wish to teach in a Christian school?
B. What do you consider to be the proper classroom atmosphere for learning?
C. What is your philosophy of discipline?
D. What areas do you feel are your strengths? Weaknesses?
E. Please summarize any additional information that you would like to present regarding your candidacy for this position.
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M. Additional Information

1. Attach your Christian testimony on separate paper.
2. Attach a typed copy of your personal Christian philosophy of education and how you would implement it in the classroom.
3. Please attach photocopies of any teaching certificates held.
4. Please attach photocopies of all post-secondary transcripts. Should you be offered a position, official photocopies of transcripts must be provided at that time for inclusion in your personnel file.
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Statement Of Faith

The following truths are held in common agreement at Heritage Christian School:

There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Isaiah 43:10, 44:8; John 1:1-3; 3:16; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

Jesus Christ is true God and true Man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice. All who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of Majesty on High as our Great Priest. (Matthew 1:18, 23; Isaiah 53:5; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 7:25; Romans 3: 24-25; Matthew 28:6; John 20:9; Hebrews 4:14)

The Holy Spirit is a divine person, sent to indwell, guide, teach, and empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. (John 14:16-17; Acts 1:5,8; Galatians 5:16, 25)

The Old and New Testaments, inerrant and infallible as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. The Bible constitutes the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; John 5:39; Matthew 24:35; Psalm 119:89)

Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God; he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23; Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:12, 15-19)

Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men; and those who repent and believe in Him, accepting Him as personal Lord and Savior, are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become children of God. (Romans 5:1-2, 6:23, 8:1; John 6:47; Ephesians 2:13; John 3:16)

The Church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church, which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations. The local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the Gospel, and observance of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. (Romans 6:4, 12:5; Acts 2;47; 1 Corinthians 11:26, 28,12:12-27; Matthew 28:19-20; Psalm 111:1; Hebrews 10:24-25; Acts 2:41)

There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment. (Revelation 7:15-17; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Matthew 13:41-42, 25:41; Revelation 20:10,15)

The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal and visible. This is the believer’s blessed hope and is a vital truth, which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:28)
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Qualifications for Heritage Christian School Staff Candidates

A. Contact Information

B. Position Desired

C. Christian Background

D. Education

Please list college or vocational programs you have completed. Attach additional information as needed.

E. Student Teaching (Teaching applicants only)

F. Certification (Teaching applicants only)

G. Employment

H. References

I. Professional Qualifications (Teaching applicants only)

J. Personal Information

K. Current Issues

L. Personal Philosophy

M. Additional Information

Statement Of Faith