Employment Application

Hello!  

We are excited that you want to join our Team! Grace Kids Academy is a Faith-based Christian Bilingual Childcare facility and Head Start Partnership site looking to hire for their Program which serves students up to 6 years old. Our goal is to provide great quality childcare and education to our students. We do that by providing structure and most importantly a safe and secure environment. Our aim is that children are well cared for and parents can feel confident when they entrust their kids to us as we provide quality education so that they're ready for their elementary careers in the future. As a growing organization we are looking for qualified ECE professionals with a passion for children. We are looking for a friendly, warm and nurturing teacher with good behavior management skills. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children, take the next step in accomplishing rewarding work.

STEP 1: Fill out the following online application and submit.  

STEP 2: Applicants will be called for an interview only if the applicant’s qualifications/skill set is deemed a good fit for our open positions.  

We thank you in advance for your time!

Thank you!  

Stefanie Adorno 

Director/Administrator  

Teaching Experience Please include dates employed, Employer name, address and phone number, Position, Salary, Wage, Supervisor's name and phone number, and your reason for leaving.

Other Relevant Experience Please list any other childcare experience you have, including dates, location name address and phone number, position, salary, supervisor's name and phone number, and reason for leaving.

Please list 3 individuals who are very familiar with your professional work and character who may be contacted. Please include their name, position, business phone, home or cell phone, and address.

In the field below, please respond to each of the following questions:

1. Why do you want to be a teacher at Grace Kids Academy?

2. What experience do you have specific to the position you are applying for and how would you use that experience to be a success at Grace Kids Academy?

3. Describe your greatest accomplishments as an educator.

Responding "yes" to any of the next questions is not an automatic bar to employment. The date of the offense and the relationship between the offense or infraction and the position for which you are applying will be considered.

AGREEMENT (Read carefully before signing or submitting electronically) By my signature:

• I acknowledge that individuals who provide false, inaccurate, or incomplete information in the application form, in an interview, or any other part of the hiring process or who fail to disclose information requested in the application form, in an interview, or any other part of the hiring process will not be eligible for employment, or, if they are hired, they will be subject to termination.

• I acknowledge that to the fullest extent permitted by state and federal law, Grace Kids Academy will consider all information concerning an applicant or an employee in making hiring, termination, and other employment-related decisions. The term "all information" includes information of any kind (verbal, written, photographic, videographic, etc.) that is accessible in any medium (print, electronic, etc.) from any source.

• I acknowledge that Grace Kids Academy will consider public information and other information to which it has lawful access. This may include information that is contained in social networking sites, blogs, and other electronic sites, such as YouTube. If there is information that pertains to me that I believe requires explanation, interpretation, or clarification when it is considered by the District, it is my obligation to communicate this information to the District.

• I authorize Grace Kids Academy to conduct a complete check regarding my background including, but not limited to, criminal record, child and dependent adult abuse registry screening, and sex offender registry. I agree to prepare and sign any other form necessary to complete a criminal background check. I further authorize all government agencies departments, bureaus, or related entities to release any and all information regarding my criminal history, if any. I agree to immediately notify tGrace Kids Academy if I should be convicted of any crime while my application is pending, or during my period of employment, if hired.

• I authorize all current and former employers, teachers, and references to release all information regarding my professional competence, performance, character, and background. I waive any right I may have against any person contacted as a reference concerning this application.

• I acknowledge that information that is relevant to Grace Kids Academy’s decisions will be considered regardless of the date on which it obtains the information and regardless of the date on which the information was first published, created, or made accessible to the school.

• I understand that this application will be considered active for three (3) months from the date filed. I further understand that if I am employed by Grace Kids Academy, this application and associated documents will become part of my permanent record.

• I understand that this application is not a contract of employment. In accepting the position, if hired, I understand that employment is at will, unless otherwise specified by the Code of Pennsylvania. I acknowledge that Grace Kids Academy may discharge an at-will employee at any time for any legal reason or no reason at all.

• I agree to submit to both pre-employment and post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.

By my electronic submission of this form: • I attest that all the information contained in this application is accurate, complete, and true. • I am bound by all elements of the agreement section of the application. • I understand and accept that electronic submission will be considered equivalent to an original hand written signature on a paper copy of the application.

1. All application materials should be returned to: info@gracekidsphilly.com  

2.. Screening for this position will continue until the position is filled.

4. In order to be considered for this position, your application materials must include the following: a. A letter of application and salary requirements b. Completed application form (including signatures) c. Resume d. A copy of diploma, credentials, or college/university transcripts. Optional materials include: Criminal Record Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR Clearance, CPR Training, Mandated Reporter Training, and Building Blocks Training. 

Grace Kids Academy will select for employment qualified applicants for each position without improper discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic background, age, or disability. Persons with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of an assignment with or without reasonable accommodation shall be considered qualified applicants. Grace Kids Academy shall take affirmative action in the recruitment, appointment, assignment and advancement of personnel to accomplish the goals of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with the law, Grace Kids Academy shall consider the veteran status of applicants.