Hope Academy Employment Application

Thank you for your interest in joining the Hope Academy team! This application will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. You cannot save progress and return later, so we encourage you to begin the application with the intention to complete it in one sitting. Click here to preview all application questions.

We strongly recommend that all candidates review the following information related to Hope Academy's staff culture, mission, and values as all staff are required to agree to these statements:

Please reach out to HR@hopeschool.org with any questions or concerns. We look forward to reviewing your completed application!

General Information

Name *

First Name Last Name

Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Email *

example@example.com

Please upload a copy of your cover letter *

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Please upload a copy of your current resume *

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Please upload two letters of recommendation *

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Note: You can select both documents when uploading. If you are applying for a non-teaching position or the COVID-19 Program Coordinator Position, this field will disappear when you select an Administration position below.

How did you hear about Hope Academy? *

What piqued your interest in applying for a job at Hope Academy? *

What position are you applying for? *

Administration (e.g. Development, Finance, Operations, COVID-19 Program Coordinator) Student Support (e.g. Social Worker, Resource) Substitute Teacher Teacher Teacher Aide Director of Curriculum and Assessment

What grade levels are you interested in? Select all that apply. *

K-5 (Elementary) 6-8 (Middle) 9-12 (High)

What subject areas are you interested in? Select all that apply. *

Bible English Language Learners (ELL) Foreign Language (e.g. Spanish, Latin) Language Arts Math Science Specials (e.g. Art, Music, Technology)

Preferred Grade Level: *

K-5 (Elementary) 6-8 (Middle) 9-12 (High)

Preferred Subject Area: *

Bible English Language Learners (ELL) Foreign Language (e.g. Spanish, Latin) Language Arts Math Science Specials (e.g. Art, Music, Technology)

Open-Ended Responses
Please respond thoughtfully to the following prompts. Each response should be a maximum of 500 words.

Please give a brief account of your experience as a disciple of Jesus. *

What assets would make you an effective employee in an urban, multi-cultural educational setting? *

Please describe your sense of God's calling upon your life to teach. *

Explain the importance of integrating a Biblical worldview in your teaching and give one example of how you would implement this in your classroom. *

What is the primary objective of your method of student discipline? *

Since the number one goal of Hope Academy is to foster hope in God, please explain how you would do this through this position. *

If you were helping Hope Academy select a language arts curriculum, describe the key criteria of an effective curriculum selection. *

We desire to equip all urban students to take on the challenge of college-level work. In your experience, what are the greatest obstacles to this goal and what would you propose as possible solutions? *

Describe the process for how you would lead teachers in using assessment to inform their instruction. *

Are there any areas of your life in which you are living inconsistent with the Gospel? *

Yes No

Are you a part of a group that is holding you accountable to living a life that is consistent with the Gospel? *

Yes No

Educational History and Licensure
Please provide your education history and current teaching licensure status. Note: this information will not be used to disqualify your application.

What is the highest degree, or level of education, you have completed? *

High school graduate (or equivalent) Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's or Professional degree Doctorate degree

College/University, Area(s) of Study, Date Degree Received. *

Although not required at Hope Academy, do you currently hold a teaching certificate? *

Yes No

Teaching Certificate Held (ie, Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary, Other): *

Expiration Date of Teaching Certificate: *

Date

Work History
Please ensure that the years of full-time experience listed below are reflected on your resume.

How many years of teaching experience (including the current school year) do you have? *

0 1-2 3-5 6-9 10 or more

Teaching Experience: School, Grade/Subject, Dates of Employment *

Non-Teaching Experience: Employer and Dates of Employment *

References
Please provide three people who can testify as to your character and/or teaching ability. Your current/most recent supervisor must be listed and we encourage you to include a pastor, principal, or teaching supervisor (if applicable).

Note: Although you are providing this information now, we will not reach out to your references without letting you know and receiving your permission to do so.

Reference One: Name, Occupation, Relationship, and Phone Number: *

Reference Two: Name, Occupation, Relationship, and Phone Number: *

Reference Three: Name, Occupation, Relationship, and Phone Number: *

Diversity at Hope Academy
Hope Academy affirms the dignity and worth of all people because all are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Hope Academy also recognizes the importance of diversity within the ministry as a part of reflecting the fullness of God’s image in creation.

Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Hope Academy does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran’s status, and citizenship status in its employment practices or in the administration and dissemination of its programs and services. Hope Academy does condition employment on faithful adherence to its biblical beliefs and as such, expects employees to be Christian role models who maintain a lifestyle based on biblical standards of moral conduct. Failure to adhere to Biblical standards violates the bona fide occupational qualification for employees to be Christian role models at Hope Academy.

Hope Academy affirms the ideals of non-discrimination as listed above. These ideals are aspirational and do not assume any legal duties not imposed by law. Nothing in this statement shall create, nor be interpreted as creating, any legal or contractual rights between an employee and Hope Academy.

The information that you provide will be kept confidential and separate from any decision(s) related to hiring, and if hired, performance and advancement. We appreciate your consideration in helping us to make this a more diverse place to work.

Which race/ethnicity do you identify as? Select all that apply. *

Asian Black/African American Caucasian Hispanic/Latinx Native American Pacific Islander Other I prefer not to disclose

Please select your gender status: *

Female Male I prefer not to disclose

Are you the first generation in your family to graduate from college? *

Yes No I prefer not to disclose

What is your veteran status? *

I am a veteran (I served in the military) I am not a veteran (I did not serve in the military) I prefer not to disclose

Acknowledgment

I have read and reviewed the Mission and Vision Statements of Hope Academy (www.bit.ly/2Rf7dhs) as well as the Faith and Life Covenant (www.bit.ly/37jLWc2). If hired, I will support and uphold the goals of the school as expressed through these statements and commitments. *

Yes, I agree Yes, I agree with reservations

Please explain your reservations. *

By signing my name, I acknowledge that the information I have provided on my application is true to the best of my knowledge. *

This will serve as your official signature. Clear