Welcome to Oskaloosa Christian School

Thank you for your interest in joining the Oskaloosa Christian School team. We are grateful you are considering a teaching position with us and exploring how God may be calling you to serve in Christian education.

Oskaloosa Christian School exists to "assist families in equipping children to be effective disciples of Jesus Christ". As a covenant Christian school, we are committed to academic excellence rooted in a biblical worldview, meaningful relationships, and a shared dedication to nurturing the hearts, minds, and faith of our students.

We seek educators who not only demonstrate strong professional skills, but who also joyfully embrace the calling to integrate faith and learning, partner with families, and model Christ-centered living in and beyond the classroom. As we continue to grow and strengthen our community, we are building a team of teachers who share this mission and are passionate about Christian education.

Before completing this application, we encourage you to review our Portrait of a Teacher, which outlines the expectations, commitments, and characteristics of educators serving at OC.

We are thankful for your interest and look forward to learning more about how your gifts, experiences, and faith may align with the work God is doing at Oskaloosa Christian School.

As a condition of employment with our school, a criminal background check is required for all personnel.

The school’s offer of employment will be automatically withdrawn and/or a contract will beterminated should any of the following statements be true:

1. Information discovered in the course of such a background check conflicts with statements you have made on your employment application documents
2. The check reveals you have been convicted of any offense involving sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse, rape of a child, or any other felony that, in the school’s opinion, is related to the position for which you are applyingConviction of a drug offense or any offense involving violence may result in withdrawal.

Oskaloosa Christian School was founded by believers from area Reformed Churches, for the purpose of educating their children for Christian life and service. The Board of Directors and the Staff of Oskaloosa Christian School hold to the following Statement of Beliefs:

1. The Bible is the only inspired and infallible Word of God and is the ultimate source of truth and authority in all matters of our faith and life.
2. There is only one God, who is eternal and all-powerful, the Sovereign God of heaven and earth. He created the universe and everything in it and maintains sovereign control over all things. He exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
3. God created man, both male and female, in His image. This is what separates us from the animals and all other forms of life. However, our forefather Adam disobeyed God and, as our representative, brought sin and death to the entire human race. The result is that all humans are born sinful, are unable, on their own, to please God, and deserve death and eternal punishment. This means that every person needs renewal and restoration: we are in need of God’s grace.
4. Jesus Christ came to renew and restore. He is both fully God and fully man who died on the cross for our sins. All whom God called to believe in Him and repent have the forgiveness of sins and new life. This is possible because Jesus himself was raised from the dead. He ascended into heaven where He now rules as Lord. He will return
   to make all things new, judging all who have ever lived.
5. The right and responsibility to train children belong to parents, and Oskaloosa Christian School belongs to and depends on parents. At the foundation of our school is the unchangeable Word of God, interpreted according to reformed principles.
6. Oskaloosa Christian School helps students understand that God summons them to honest worship, moral discipline, personal holiness and that they must be equipped for meaningful service in the Kingdom of God.

As an employee responsible to God for collaborating closely with Christian parents, I pledge and agree with these statements; I also agree to use every effort to aid Oskaloosa Christian in the school’s endeavors and objectives; and I agree to work effectively with parents for the academic and spiritual growth of their students.

Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Oskaloosa School for Christian Instruction does not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of race,color, and national or ethnic origin in its admissions or in the administration of its education policies, programs, or activities.

In addition, subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Oskaloosa School for Christian Instruction does not discriminate in its employment practices. Oskaloosa School for Christian Instruction reserves the right to institute hiring and enrollment practices based on the school’s mission statement and philosophies.

Oskaloosa School for Christian Instruction is a Christian school that reserves its right to make employment and enrollment decisions consistent with its sincerely held religious beliefs.