FHCS Teaching Application

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1 FHCS Teaching Application Position desired: Application date: Date available: Full time: Part time: Your interest in Flint Hills Christian School 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 if we desire an interview. We realize that the key to a successful Christian school is its staff. We are grateful for those who are professionally qualified, really love children and, by the pattern of their lives, exemplify Christ. Thank you for your interest in the ministry of Flint Hills Christian School. It is our prayer that God will fulfill His perfect will in the lives of all applicants. Applicant Information _ Name: Last First Middle Initial _ Present address: Street City State Zip _ Day Phone Evening Phone Personal Information (optional) Marital status: Single Engaged: Married: Spouse s name: Occupation: Years married: Number of children: Ages: Christian Background Do you believe the Bible to be the ONLY inspired and infallible word of God, our final authority in all matters of faith, conduct and truth? Y N Please carefully read our Statement of Faith and indicate your degree of support. I fully support the Statement as written without mental reservations. I support the Statement except for the area(s) listed and explained on a separate sheet of paper.

2 Denominational preference: _ What is your local church affiliation? Are you presently a member in good standing? Y N Years: In what church activities are you involved and with what degree of regularity? Describe your routine of personal Bible study and prayer: What books and periodicals have you read recently that have helped you spiritually? Professional Qualifications Please attach photocopies of all your college transcripts. Should you be offered a position, official copies of your college transcripts will be required for inclusion in your personnel file. Degree Date Received Issuing Institution GPA Your major(s) Your minor(s) Sequentially list your teaching experience with most recent experience first. Place Grades/Subjects Dates Reason for Leaving Number of years teaching experience: Are you under contract for the ensuing year? Y N

3 List other work or military experience that may have significance for the type of position for which you are applying. Place Type of work/experience Dates List any other educational advantages that you have had including opportunities for travel: Do you have a state teaching certificate? Y N State? What kind? _ Valid for years Do you have ACSI certification? Y N If so, what level? Expiration? List any endorsements and semester hours in endorsement areas: If you do not hold a certificate, what requirements do you lack? *Please attach photocopies of any certificates held. List specific training given for Christian instruction: _ List any conferences in which you have participated or seminars which you have led:

4 Personal References You will need to sign the Reference Release Form that is attached and return it with this application. Do not list family members or relatives for references. Give three (3) references who are qualified to speak of your spiritual experience and Christian service. List your current pastor first. Name Address Phone Position Give three (3) references who are qualified to speak of your professional training and experience. List your current or most recent principle or supervisor first. Name Address Phone Position Personal Philosophy On separate paper briefly give your Christian testimony. Attach a copy of your personal Christian philosophy of education. On separate paper please label and succinctly answer in one or two paragraphs each of the questions below. 1.) Why do you wish to teach in a Christian school? 2.) What are the main characteristics that distinguish a Christian school from a public school? 3.) What do you consider to be the proper classroom atmosphere for learning? 4.) What is your philosophy of discipline? 5.) What areas do you feel are your strengths? Weaknesses? 6.) What do you believe about the origin of earth and mankind? 7.) Please summarize any additional information that you would like to present regarding your candidacy for this position. Personal Interests List memberships, offices and honors obtained in: High School: College: Present Day:

5 List your hobbies and interests: Background Information Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor offense? Y N If yes, please explain on a separate sheet of paper. Have you ever been convicted of child abuse or a crime involving actual or attempted sexual molestation of a minor? Y N If yes, please explain on a separate sheet of paper. *Prior to hiring, FHCS will conduct a background check. I have made application for a position with Flint Hills Christian School. I authorize Flint Hills Christian School to inquire about my work and personal history and to verify all data given in my application for employment, related papers, and my oral interviews. I authorize the release and giving of any information requested by Flint Hills Christian School such as employment records, performance reviews, and personal references whether such information is favorable or unfavorable to me. I release any person, organization, or company from any and all liability, claims, or damages that may directly or indirectly result from the use, disclosure, or release of any such information by any person or party, whether such information is favorable or unfavorable to me. I further waive the right to ever personally view any references given to Flint Hills Christian School. I am aware that Flint Hills Christian School has a non-discriminatory hiring policy and admissions policy and I am willing to abide by this policy. Applicant s name (please print) Applicant s Social Security Number Applicant s signature Date