Arrow Teacher Applicant Reference Form

Teacher Applicant Reference Form
Thank you for agreeing to complete a reference request on behalf of an Arrow Christian Academy teacher applicant.

Arrow Christian Academy is a drop-off academic and enrichment program for homeschoolers that supports parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. Our classes meet one or two days per week.

Our ministry's mission:

To partner with Christian homeschool families in order to enrich, encourage and equip students through a Christ-centered education in a structured classroom model.

Our ministry's vision:

In pursuit of a Christ-centered education, we aspire to cultivate discerning thinkers and servant leaders grounded in Biblical truth.

Please keep the above in mind as you complete this form for the applicant who shared it with you. We seek to hire like-minded believers in Jesus Christ who are able to impart a love of learning to their students through a Christian worldview. Our desire is for all of our staff to reflect a Christ-centered, God honoring life.

By providing a reference, you are agreeing any factual information is accurate and that your assessments are honest, based on your experience and relationship with the applicant.

If you feel that you are unable to complete this reference request on behalf of the applicant, please contact info@arrowchristian.com. Thank you!
Name of Applicant (for whom you are completing this reference):*

First NameLast Name
Your Name:*

First NameLast Name
Your Email Address:*
example@example.com
Your Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
How long have you known the applicant?:*

Less than 1 year1-3 years4-9 years10+ years
In what capacity do you know the applicant? He/She is a:*

FriendCo-WorkerFormer Co-WorkerFormer EmployeePart of my Christian communityOther
Please explain your relationship:*
From your own observations and experience, would you characterize this applicant's conduct as God-honoring? Do they visibly walk out a Christ-centered faith journey before others?*

YesNoNo knowledge
Please explain the reason for your answer:*
Please select 5 words below which you believe most accurately describe the applicant:

AdaptableAdventurousAmbitiousActiveArticulateCalmCaringCheerfulConscientiousCooperativeCreativeDecisiveDisciplinedEmpatheticEnergeticExtrovertedFirmFlexibleFocusedFriendlyFunnyGenerousGentleHardworkingHelpfulIndecisiveIntrovertedLogicalLoyalMeticulousNurturingObservantOptimisticOrganizedPatientPessimisticPlayfulProactiveProtectivePrecisePunctualReactiveRelaxedReliableResourcefulRespectfulResponsibleSensitiveSeriousSteadySystematicTransparentTrustingTrustworthyWarmOther

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements in regard to the applicant:*

Rows	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	No Knowledge	Agree	Strongly Agree
Possesses a Christian worldview
Posseses a love of teaching
Possesses a teachable spirit
Shows respect for those in leadership in his/her life
Works well with other adults
Works well with elementary-aged children
Works well with teenagers
Is respected for their work with children

What positive attributes do you believe this applicant would bring to our community as a teacher? Please share three statements below which you believe best describe him/her.*

Rows
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3

What positive attributes do you believe this applicant would bring to our community as a teacher? Please share three statements below which you believe best describe him/her.*
What positive attributes do you believe this applicant would bring to our community as a teacher? Please share three statements below which you believe best describe him/her.
Please select all grade level(s) which you believe the applicant can successfully teach.*

Kindergarten1st-3rd4th-6th7th/8thHigh SchoolNo Knowledge
Please explain:
Does the applicant exhibit any behavioral concerns or patterns that you have observed (emotionally reactive, challenging personality trait(s), struggle to work with others, etc.)? We appreciate your honest feedback.*

NoYes
Please explain:*
Please share anything else about this applicant that would be helpful to our team in determining fit for our ministry.*
Overall, given Arrow's mission and vision shared above, would you recommend this person for a teaching position in our organization?*

YesNoOther

Please rank the applicant's all around fitness for educational ministry on the following scale:*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Low, 10 is High

Should be Empty: