Lighthouse Christian School

Prospective Employee Checklist

Employee Name:      Location (Name of

School or Office)       FT/10 Months PT

1. Interview Questions

2. Initial Employment Application (Applicant must complete all sections – “See Resume’” is not acceptable. Form must be signed by Applicant)

3. Job Description

4. Resume’

5. Teacher Certification/Transcripts

6. Reference Check Log

7. Reference Letter Request

8. Release for Requested Information

9. Interview at Corporate

**PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL FORMS ARE INCLUDED AND SIGNED BY PERSPECTIV E EMPLOYEE AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR.

Please mark N/A if form does not applyThe COMPLETE packet must be delivered or faxed to the LCS corporate office on DATE

of HIRE. (Any exceptions must be approved by corporate office.)

Date Date Sent to Corporate

School Director

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Interview QuestionsAsterisk questions are required along with notes and turned in with employment pack.

All other questions are suggestions. Spiritual:*Are you a Christian? If so, how do you know?

Who is Jesus to you, and what does a personal relationship with Jesus mean to you?

How would you explain “church” to someone who had never heard of it?

*Would you feel comfortable praying with students, parents, employees?

How would you accomplish sharing God’s love with children?

*What does a “Servant Spirit” mean to you?

Personal:How did you hear about our school? DO you know anyone who works here?

What are the greatest intangible gifts that you received from a mentor?

*What type of people situations frustrate you?

Tell how you handle peer pressure in a life situation.

*What things are most important to you in a job?

How many days were you absent/late for work in the last year?

Tell me about a difficult situation when it was desirable for you to keep a positive attitude. What did you do?

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What accomplishment are you most proud of?

*How do you handle conflict?

Professional:*Do you consider yourself an organized person? How would you describe yourself with regard to being organized? Describe your computer skills? Is multi-tasking a strength or weakness? Describe a situation you were in when you had to multi-task.

Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.

*Sometimes it’s easy to get in “over your head”. Describe a situation where you had to request help or assistance on a project or assignment.

Are you a leader or a team member?

Describe your understanding of the various learning styles of children?

What is your learning style?

What innovative projects have you been involved in developing?

Classroom Issues: (these may not apply to all applicants)How do you greet your students?

*Why will students want to come to your classroom? Give me a specific example of something you did that helped build enthusiasm.

*If you were offered a position how would you spend your first 2 weeks?Give an example of cooperative learning you have used.

*What would you do if you introduced a lesson and realized it was out of step with your class? Tell of some situations in which you have had to adjust quickly to changes over which you had no control. What was the impact of the change on you?

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*How will you challenge a slower learner and a more advanced learner in the same class?

School Issues:What are the most important qualities in a teacher?

*How do you evaluate your own performance?

How do you evaluate student progress without using tests?

If a student told you he/she was being abused what would you do?

*What do you think a teacher should expect from the school administration?

Discipline:*We can sometimes identify a small problem and fix it before it becomes a major problem. Give an example(s) of how you have done this.

*If you had only 4 rules, what would they be?

When do you think a child should be sent to the office?

Relationships:How do you communicate with staff?

*What steps would you take if you disagreed with a corporate policy? Give me a specific occasion in which you conformed to a policy with which you did not agree.

*Give an example of when you had to work with someone who was difficult to get along with. Why was this person difficult? How did you handle that person?

Tell of a time when your active listening skills really paid off for you.

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LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

INITIAL APPLICATION

Your interest in Lighthouse 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 you may qualify, we will notify and ask you to send your placement file to our office. We will also contact your references. If we have continued interest in your candidacy, we will send you some follow up questions and arrange for a personal interview.

We realize that the key to 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.

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'S NAME AND ADDRESS

Full name:

Application date: / / Date available: / /

Present address:

Phone: Days ( ) Evenings ( )

Best time to call you? ______________ Length of time at this address? _____________

Permanent address and phone number if different than present address

Please list any additional addresses where you have resided at any time during the past five years:

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B. POSITION DESIRED

Please indicate 1, 2, 3 choice in the parenthesis. Then to the right please indicate the grades or subjects in order of preference:

( ) Elementary ________________________________

( ) Junior High _____________________ ( ) High School _______________________

Full time ___ Part time ___ Substitute ___

How did you learn about the position for which you are applying?

Can you submit verification of your legal right to work in the US? Yes ___ No ___

Please list activities or sports for which you would be capable and willing to direct, sponsor, or coach. (Indicate grade or ability levels).

What would you like to be doing five years from now?

C. CHRISTIAN BACKGROUND

* In your own handwriting, on separate paper, briefly give your Christian testimony.

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 paper. The exceptions represent either disagreements or items for which I have not yet formed an opinion or conviction.

Do you believe the Bible to be the ONLY inspired and infallible Word of God, our final authority in all matters of faith, truth and conduct? Yes ___ No ___

Denominational preference?

What is your local church affiliation?

Are you presently a member in good standing? __________________ Years? _______

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

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What other Christian service have you done since becoming a Christian?

Are you capable of teaching a Bible class? ___ If yes, what would be your subject preferences?

To what extent do you believe you should become involved in Sunday and other weekday ministries of the sponsoring church or the church of which you are a member?

Describe your routine of personal Bible study and prayer.

What books have you read recently that have helped you spiritually?

D. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

* Please attach photocopies of all your postsecondary transcripts. Should you be offered a position, official copies of your transcripts must be provided to the school for inclusion in your personnel file.

What degree or degrees do you hold?

Degree Date Received Issuing Institution

Your Major(s)

Your Minor(s)

Cumulative grade point average Bachelor’s ___________ Graduate work ___________

Total (circle one) semester or quarter units after date of Bachelor's degree __________

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Sequentially list your teaching experience with most recent first.

School's Name Grades or Subjects Dates

To what degree are you familiar with various Christian or secular textbook series (i.e., ACSI, ABeka, Bob Jones, Saxon math, Open Court Reading)?

Textbook series preferences?

List any other educational advantages that you have had including opportunities for travel.

List any books or articles that you have read recently that have helped you to grow professionally.

Do you have a state teaching certificate? State?

What kind? Remains valid for years.

Endorsement(s) List semester hours in endorsement area(s)

If you do not hold a certificate, what requirements do you lack?

* Please attach photocopies of any certificates held. List any conferences or seminars that you have led or participated in recently.

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Describe how teacher evaluation has been helpful to you.

E. PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY

* On 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 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? Your attitude toward physical punishment?

E. What areas do you feel are your strengths? Weaknesses?

F. What do you believe about the origin of the earth and mankind?

G. Please summarize any additional information that you would like to present regarding your candidacy for this position.

F. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Please start with your current or most recent employer and work backwards for the past ten years. If necessary, you may follow the same format on the reverse.

1. Position Dates of Employment Address Supervisor's Name and Phone Number Reason for leaving

2. Position Dates of Employment Address Supervisor's Name and Phone Number Reason for leaving

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3. Position Dates of Employment Address Supervisor's Name and Phone Number Reason for leaving

4. Position Dates of Employment Address Supervisor's Name and Phone Number Reason for leaving

5. Position Dates of Employment Address Supervisor's Name and Phone Number Reason for leaving

Have you ever worked under a different name for any of the employers you have listed? If so, what was the name or names?

Have you served in the military? Yes ___ No ___. If yes, what type of training or education did you receive?______________________________________________________________________

Are you holding or have you already signed a contract for next year with any other educational institution? Yes ___ No ___

G. PERSONAL INFORMATION

What was your most recent annual salary? __________________________

Are you presently being investigated or under a procedure to consider your discharge for misconduct by your present employer? Yes _____ No _____

Has any employer ever subjected you to disciplinary action, suspended, terminated, or asked you to leave a job or volunteer position on the grounds of any unlawful sexual behavior, or violation of an employer’s sexual misconduct or harassment policy? Yes _____ No _____

Have you ever been charged in civil or criminal proceedings? Yes _____ No _____

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If yes, please explain ____________________________________________________

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Have you ever been suspended, discharged, or resigned in lieu of discharge from any position? Yes _____ No _____

You have read the job description and essential functions for this position. Is there any reason why you might be unable to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying? Yes _____ No _____ If yes, please explain.

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If you answered “yes” to above question, is there anything that the school can do to reasonably accommodate your needs so that you would be qualified to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position?

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Do you have any personal responsibilities or other commitments that may prevent you from meeting this position’s requirements for on-time arrival, attendance, or work schedules?

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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 that you may have encountered. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________List any experience, skills, or qualifications that you believe would especially fit you for work with our school. _____________________________________________________________

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Do you belong to any professional groups or other organizations that you consider relevant to your ability to perform this job? ________________________________________________

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What periodicals do you read regularly?

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H. PERSONAL REFERENCES

Do not list family members or relatives for references. You will also need to sign the Reference Release Form that is attached and return it with this application. Give three references who are qualified to speak of your spiritual experience and Christian service. List your current pastor first.

Name/Complete Address Phone Position1.

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Give three references who are qualified to speak of your professional training and experience. List your current or most recent principal or supervisor first.

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I. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT

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

I hereby certify 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 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 and agree that I will be paid and receive benefits only through the day of release.

I authorize Lighthouse Christian School to thoroughly interview the primary references which 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 thoroughly investigate my work records and evaluations, my educational preparation, and other matters related to my suitability for the position.

I authorize 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 the school, 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 the school.

Since I will be working with children, I understand that I must submit to a fingerprint 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 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 conditioned upon the receipt of 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 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

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Lighthouse Christian School is to glorify God by reaching children who might otherwise be left behind. We believe that given the right opportunities academically, physically and spiritually every child can and will flourish.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe that the Bible is the complete and infallible word of God. We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, we believe Jesus was born of a virgin was crucified and shed his blood for the redemption of our sins. We believe that his death and resurrection was an atonement that includes eternal life with him as well as healing of body, mind and Spirit. We believe that on the third day, after being crucified, he arose from the grave and is in heaven ever living to make intercession for the body of Christ. (John 1:1, Is. 7:14, Luke 1:26-38)

We believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Three persons in one. (Matt. 28:18-20)

We believe that believers in Christ (Christians) are called and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live Holy lives.

We believe that Christ sent the Holy Spirit to empower His saints to fulfill the great commission. (Mat.28:19,-20)

We believe in the Second Coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We believe there is an eternal heaven and an eternal hell. (John 14:3, Luke 16:23, Luke 23:43)

We believe in the Lord’s Supper, as remembrance of his life and death for us (Luke 22:19-20, I Cor. 10: 16-17).

We believe in water Baptism as a public testimony of our identification with Jesus in His death and resurrection life. (Rom 6:3-4)

We believe in corporate and individual worship of our God to his glory. (John 4:24, Heb. 10:25)

We believe in local, national, and international missions to take Jesus to all the ends of the earth so that all may know “Jesus is Lord”. (Matthew 28:19, 20)

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We believe in the value of prayer corporately and individually. We believe it has power to change lives and circumstances in our lives and in our world. We believe it is an important part of every believer’s life and encourage all to pray everyday and often. We believe in humbling our selves before God and seeking his face. (Matthew 6:6, Matthew18:19)

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLNEW EMPLOYEE REFERENCE CHECK LOG

Employee Name:Director Name:Reference #1 Date: Time:Name:Phone:Comments:

Reference #2 Date: Time:Name:Phone:Comments:

Reference #3 Date: Time:Name:Phone:Comments:

For Duval County reference, call Duval County School Board at 390-2402 for yes or no answers by phone. To make an appointment to view a former DCSB

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file call 390-2106. You can request any copies that you want for our files at that time for $.15 cents a page. You will need a signed release from the employee or the employee will need to call and give permission for you to look at their personnel file.

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLREFERENCE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICANT

Name of Applicant ________________________ Social Security _______________________The applicant listed above has applied for an instructional position with Lighthouse Christian School. We would appreciate your completing the checklist below, writing a letter of recommendation and returning the completed form to us in the self-addressed envelope enclosed.What date did you first become acquainted with the applicant? ______________________________What position did the applicant occupy? _________________________________________________What was your official relationship to the applicant at that time? _____________________________Please indicate your professional opinion of the applicant’s qualities by checking the appropriate column below:

Areas of Performance Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Below Expectations

Job Knowledge: Understanding of all phases of job, including use of methods, techniques, technology, for safe and satisfactory performance.Quality and Organization: Ability to plan, organize and complete assigned work with accuracy and timelinessAttendance and Punctuality: Observance of work schedule and attendance requirements

Working Relations: Works cooperatively with others

Initiative: Desire to seek, attain, and achieve goals; seeks additional responsibilityResponse to Supervision: Manner in which employee accepts and responds to supervisionCommunication: Displays skills in both oral and written communication

Additional Comments:

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______________________________________________________________________________Signature Date

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Official Position Telephone #NOTE: This applicant cannot be considered for employment until this completed form is returned to Lighthouse Christian School.

LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLRELEASE FOR REQUESTED INFORMATION FROM PERSONNEL FILE

To Whom It May Concern:

I hereby give my permission for Lighthouse Christian School to look at my personnel file and request copies of required documents.

____________________________________Employee Signature

______________________Date

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LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLCLASSROOM TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Read and follow all school guidelines and policies.

Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times. Be a positive role model for your students. Pray for them and for their families, as well as for fellow teachers.

Place his/her teaching ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities.

Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and agreement with school policy.

Follow the provided curriculum. Any added curriculum must be submitted to your director for approval.

Provide instruction on various levels and use diverse teaching methods to reach students who have different learning styles.

Maintain order in your classroom and an environment conducive to learning.

Communicate with students, regarding academics, behavior, and attitude.

Supplement the text with a variety of activities, projects and materials. Pace yourself so as not to complete books before the end of the year.

Provide the students/parents with a list of classroom rules and expectations.

Grade papers and tests in a timely manner. Provide constructive feedback to the students. Give students the opportunity to retest or do make-up work if they perform unsatisfactorily. Keep a working folder for each student. This should be available when requested.

Establish daily/weekly method of sharing completed student work with parents. Keep detailed daily lesson plans on LCS format.

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Students are only graded against themselves.

Enter grades in a timely manner, never more than one week behind.

Prepare annual Student Education Plans.

Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe classroom; decorate bulletin boards and room with pertinent, motivating materials.

Turn in absences and tardies to the office daily.

Attend and participate in weekly teacher meetings, planning days, trainings, parent conferences, and school functions.

Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Maintain “Line of Sight” supervision of students before/after school, at lunchtime, in your classroom, in the hallways, on field trips and field days, and at special student activities as assigned by the Campus Director. Additionally at NO time shall an employee participate in PE with his/her class, it is impossible to maintain line of sight and participate.

Communicate with the Campus Director regarding all matters concerning students.

Complete textbook and equipment/furniture inventories, as requested.

Contact the Campus Director as soon as possible if you will be late or absent.

Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher. There should always be 5 days’ worth of assignments (replenish as needed –review work) – material not to be tested on.

Submit all requests to the Campus Director, in writing.

Perform other responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

All teachers work directly under the supervision of the Campus Director.

I have received, read, and agree to follow the job description for my position of Teacher

_________________________________ _____________________ Signature Date

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