Welcome to the Teaching Application Form for Castle Rock Christian Academy for the academic year 2024/25. We appreciate your interest in CRCA. We invite you to fill out this initial application for a teaching position at our school. Please note that a refundable fee may be required for a background check.

At CRCA, our staff is our most valuable resource. We are grateful for those who are professionally qualified, who love children and teens, and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models (Luke 6:40) who desire to nurture the hearts and minds of our students.

We look forward to receiving your initial application. Thank you for your interest in the ministry of our school. We pray that God will fulfill His perfect will in the lives of all applicants.

Please note that this is a lengthy application that includes personal essays to help us get to know you, the applicant. We encourage you to allow plenty of time to complete this application in a low-distraction environment. You may wish to consider writing long answers in a document from which you can copy and paste, in case your connection is interrupted.

Please note that, as a Christian school, we are building a team that shares the spiritual conviction outlined in our Statement of Faith and is willing to cultivate the culture outlined in the CRCA Culture Guide. 

Before progressing, please note that, as teachers at CRCA, we are:

• A Christian school that is values-based, committed to partnering and building relationships, responding to conflict in a God-honoring way, and sharing our best selves with one another

• Committed to the highest standard of teaching and learning, which encourages all of our students to reach their potential

• Using a cross-curricular and team-teaching approach whenever possible

• Using technology to communicate, grow, store, and distribute learning materials

• Committed to fostering a learner-driven environment and whole-school community engagement

Please note that specific contracts and hours will not be established until after the interview process has taken place.

If applying for one or more positions, please complete one form only and indicate which subject areas you are applying for in the box below.

We look forward to reading your application and thank you for your interest in our school. 

• This application form is an online Jotform.
• You must have JavaScript installed and enabled on your browser in order to complete the form. Information regarding JavaScript can be found here. Please note we are unable to provide technical assistance in this regard.
• It should take approximately 35 minutes if you are prepared with answers to the questions below.
• You can go back through the pages of the form but remember to use the Back button on the form. Do not use the Back button on your browser as this will mean that you lose anything that you have already typed in.
• This form will allow you to cut and paste from a Word document. Some questions require you to enter text into the form. It is advisable to “copy and paste” your text from a Word document or similar, although it can typed directly into the form.

You will need the following information at hand in order to complete this form:

• Personal Testimony
• Professional Qualifications and Experience
• Information about Recent In-service or PD (conferences/seminars) that you have attended – dates are also needed here
• Information on Recent articles/books read for professional growth.
• Details of Previous Teaching positions held (if applicable), including dates
• Names and Contact details for 3 References
• Questions marked with an * must be answered

The following are some open-ended questions with a word limit of 250 words that you need to have prepared in advance of completing the form:

• Briefly describe your understanding of the Gospel message.
• Describe your Christian Philosophy of Education.
• Why do you wish to teach in a Christian School?
• What do you consider to be the proper classroom atmosphere for learning?
• What is your philosophy of discipline?
• How would you incorporate Godly principles into your discipline?
• What areas do you feel are your strengths? Weaknesses?
• How do you believe the earth and mankind came into being?

Ready? Let's get started!

 

I understand that Castle Rock Christian Academy does not discriminate in its employment practices against any person because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, or disability. I hereby certify that the facts set forth in this initial application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that discovery of 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 that I will be paid and receive benefits only through the day of release. I authorize Castle Rock Christian Academy to thoroughly interview the primary references which I have listed, any secondary references mentioned through interviews with primary references, or other individuals which 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 coaching preparation, and other matters related to my suitability for the job. 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 any such disclosure. In addition, I hereby release Castle Rock Christian Academy, 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 Castle Rock Christian Academy. Since I will be working with children and minors, I understand that I must submit to a background check. I agree to fully cooperate as necessary for such an investigation. I authorize Castle Rock Christian Academy 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 to 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 is being offered at this time.