Employment Application Non-Teaching

EMPLOYMENT POLICY

1. Must be born again.
2. Must agree without reservation to the Essentials of Faith statement and standards of conduct of Freedom Christian Academy.
3. Must agree as a faculty member to abide by the policies of FCA Faculty Manual.
4. Must agree to fulfill other reasonable requirements as normally relate to the position which for professional personnel include but are not limited to such activities as clerical functions, supervising study halls and assisting in the supervision of extracurricular activities outside normal school hours.
5. Office personnel must demonstrate through experience or testing the ability to perform the duties required and must meet any federal, state or local legal requirements of the position.
6. Teachers for grades K4 12 must have as a minimum a four year degree in early childhood, elementary or secondary education, religious education or have a major or minor in the academic discipline of the position sought.
7. Counselors or special teachers must have as a minimum a four year degree, a desire to participate if required in graduate training and experience in the area of specialization.
8. Administrators must have as a minimum a four year degree and a desire to participate if required in graduate training and be willing to commence such work immediately if required. Also, administrative employees must have a minimum of five years’ experience in Christian education or have served administratively with another institution(s) for two years or more.

SALARY/BENEFITS

An employee’s salary is determined each year by the school board, and salaries are figured on a set base and paid over a twelve-month period. Information regarding salary, benefits and professional development requirements and opportunities is available upon request.

ESSENTIALS OF FAITH

Each school employee shall be required to attest to the following Essentials of Faith and Distinctives of the Christian Faith. These are to be upheld and taught at Freedom based upon our understanding of God’s Holy Word, the Bible.

ESSENTIALS OF FAITH
We believe the Old and New Testaments to be inerrant in their original writings and given by inspiration of God to provide a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They make up the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice. (II Timothy 3:6-17)

We believe there is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Luke 3:21-22)

We believe in Jesus Christ who is fully human and fully divine. He is the only begotten Son of God, full of grace and truth, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin, Mary. (John 3:16, Hebrews 2:9)

We believe that 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 16:7-8)

We believe that man was created in the likeness and image of God, and that he fell through disobedience, thereby incurring both spiritual and physical 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 Jesus Christ. (Romans 3)

We believe that salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men; those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become the children of God. (Acts 3:19-30)

We believe that Jesus Christ died upon a cross, the just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe on Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. (I Peter 3:18)

We believe that Jesus Christ was bodily raised up from the dead according to the Scriptures and has ascended to sit at the right hand of the Father in heaven. From there He ever lives to make intercession for His saints as our High Priest and Advocate. (Romans 8:34)

We believe in the personal, imminent return of Jesus Christ to establish His Kingdom of righteousness and peace. (John 14:1-4)

We believe that Jesus Christ is the head of the Church, which is made up of all those who believe in Him, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. (Colossians 1:18)

Statement on Marriage, Family, Gender, and Sexuality
We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.

We believe the family is the basic unit of society established by God, who intends for it to consist of a man and a woman legally married to each other in a permanent relationship, which may or may not produce children. If the man and woman have children, they are responsible to train and teach those children in biblical principles. (Genesis 2:24; Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Romans 7:2; I Corinthians 7:10)

We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one biological man and one biological woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Genesis 2:18-25; Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:10; Ephesians 5:22-23). We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. (1 Corinthians 6:18; 7:2-5; Hebrews 13:4)

We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman. We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, bisexual conduct, bestiality, fornication, homosexual behavior, incest, use of pornography, and transgender) is sinful and offensive to God. (Matthew 15:18-20; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10)

We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of FCA as the local Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the members and the community, it is imperative that all persons employed by Freedom Christian Academy in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Family, Gender, and Sexuality. (Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:22)

We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19-21; Romans 10:9-10; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11)

We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the statement of faith at Freedom Christian Academy.

The Sanctity of Human Life
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image (Genesis 1:26-27). Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Psalm 139)

DISTINCTIVES
We believe that 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, preaching of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. (Acts 2:42)

We believe the mission of the Church is to go into the entire world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations, and to live a holy life, consistent with our Lord’s example and teaching. (Matt. 28:18-20)
We believe in the eternal security and everlasting blessedness of the saved and the eternal conscious punishment of the lost (Rev. 20:12)

We believe in the pre-millennial return of Jesus Christ to rapture His bride, the Church, and that He will bring judgments on the earth before His kingdom reign begins. (1 Thess. 4:14-18)

PRIMARY SCREENING FORM

The primary screening is to be completed by all applicants for any position involving the supervision or custody of children.
This form is being used to help the school provide a safe and secure environment for those children who participate in our
Ministry programs and use our facilities.

Were you a victim of abuse or molestation while a minor?

If you prefer, you may refuse to answer this question, or you may discuss your answer in confidence with the head of school rather than answering it on this form. Answering yes, or leaving the question unanswered, will not automatically disqualify an applicant from working with children at Freedom Christian Academy.

CHURCH HISTORY AND PRIOR YOUTH/MINISTRY WORK:

List all previous church/ministry work involving youth.

List all previous non-church work involving youth.

The information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize any reference or churches listed in this application to give you any information (including opinions) that they may have regarding my character and fitness for children or youth work. In consideration of the youth organization, charity, employer, reference, or any other person or organization, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature which may at any time result to me, my heirs, or family, on account of compliance or any attempts to comply, with this authorization. I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or organization identified by me in this application. Should my application be accepted, I agree to be bound by the policies of Freedom Christian Academy, and to refrain from unscriptural conduct in the performance of my services on behalf of the church.

I further state that I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND I SIGN THIS
RELEASE AS MY OWN FREE ACT. This is a legally binding agreement which I have read and understand.

Instructions for Completing the Background Consent Form

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