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FACULTY APPLICATION

Your interest in Evangelistic Temple School is appreciated. We invite you to fill out this application and return it to our school office. If an opening occurs for which you qualify, we will notify you and ask you to send your placement file to our office. We will also contact your references and do a background check. If we have continued interest in your candidacy, we will send you some follow up questions and arrange for a personal interview.

We realize that the key to a successful Christian school is its staff. We are seeking applicants who are professionally qualified, who really love children, and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models. Luke 6:40.

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

A. APPLICANT’S NAME / ADDRESS / PHONE

Application Date: ______/______/______ Date Available: ______/______/______

Full name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Present Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Length of time at this address?______________________________________ Best time to call you? ___________________________

Day Phone: (________) _________–_______________ Evening Phone: (________) _________–_______________

Permanent address/phone if different than present address/phone: ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list any additional addresses where you have resided at any time during the past five years: _________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

B. POSITION DESIRED

Please indicate your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice in the parenthesis. To the right, indicate the grades or subjects in order of preference:

( ) Prekindergarten ( ) Kindergarten ( ) Elementary ____________________________________

( ) Middle School (6th-8th) _______________________________ ( ) High School ____________________________________

Are you interested in:

( ) Full time position ( )Part time position ( )Substitute teaching

How did you learn about this position : _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Can you submit verification of your legal right to work in the United States? ( )Yes ( )No

Please list activities or sports that you would be capable of and willing to direct, sponsor or coach. (Indicate grade or ability levels.) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

C. CHRISTIAN BACKGROUND

In your own handwriting, briefly give your Christian testimony: _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please carefully read our Statement of Faith below and indicate your degree of support:

Statement of Faith

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (II Timothy 3:15, II Peter 1:21).

We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19, John 10:30).

We believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33); His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:35); His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15, 7:26); His miracles (John 2:11); His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 2:9); His Resurrection (John 11:25, I Corinthians 15:4); His Ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 1:19); His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11).

We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, and that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ and that only by God’s grace and through faith alone we are saved (John 3:16-19, 5:24; Romans 3:23, 5:8-9; Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 3:5).

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto to the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of condemnation (John 5:28-29).

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9, I Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28).

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (Romans 8:13-14; I Corinthians 3:16, 6:19-2; Ephesians 4:30, 5:18).

( ) I fully support the Statement of Faith as written without mental reservations.

( ) I support the Statement of Faith except for the area(s) listed below. These exceptions represent either disagreements or items for which I have not yet formed an opinion or conviction:__________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

C. CHRISTIAN BACKGROUND (continued)

Do you believe the Bible is the ONLY inspired and infallible Word of God and our final authority in all matters of faith, truth, and conduct?

( ) Yes ( ) No

Denominational preference? _______________________________________________________________________________________

What is your local church affiliation? _______________________________________________________________________________

Are you presently a member in good standing?___________________________________ Years? ____________________________

In what church activities are you involved and with what degree of regularity? __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What other Christian service have you done since becoming a Christian? _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you capable of teaching a Bible class?

( ) Yes ( ) No

If yes, what would be your subject preference?_____________________________________________________________________

To what extent do you believe you should be involved in Sunday and other weekday ministries of the sponsoring church or the church of which you are a member? ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Describe your routine of personal Bible study and prayer: _____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What books have you read recently that have helped you spiritually? ___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

D. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Please attach photocopies of all your post-secondary transcripts. Should you be offered a position, official copies of your transcripts must be provided to the school for inclusion in your personnel file.

What degree(s) do you hold? ______________________________________________________________________________________

Degree .......................................................................Date Received..............Issuing Institution

______________________________________ ____________________ ________________________________________________ ______________________________________ ____________________ ________________________________________________ ______________________________________ ____________________ ________________________________________________

Your Major(s): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your Minor(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cumulative grade point average: Bachelor’s______________ Graduate Work_____________

Total semester___________ or quarter___________ units after date of bachelor’s degree.

D. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (continued)

Sequentially list your teaching experience with the most recent first:

School’s Name .................................................................Grades or Subjects................................................ Dates ...... ____________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________ ____________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________ ____________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________ ____________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________ ____________________________________________ ______________________________________ ________________________

Do you have an ACSI Teaching Certificate*? ( )Yes ( )No

What level? ____________________________________________________________________ Remains valid for _________ years.

Do you have a State Teaching Certificate*? ( )Yes ( )No

What kind? ______________________________________________ State________________ Remains valid for _________ years. Endorsement(s): ...............................................................List semester hours in endorsement area(s): _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

If you do not hold a certificate, what requirements do you lack? _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Please attach photocopies of any certificates held.

Have you had any courses in the Christian Philosophy of Education? ( )Yes ( )No

If so, where and when? ___________________________________________________________________________________________

If not, would you be willing to take such courses by correspondence or otherwise? ( )Yes ( )No

Are you familiar with the terms Biblical Worldview and Apologetics? ( )Yes ( )No

Have you had any courses or specific training in these areas? r ( )Yes ( )No

Have you had other courses giving specific training for Christian schools? ( )Yes ( )No

Please give details: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

E. PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY

Please answer each of the questions below succinctly in one or two paragraphs:

A. Why do you wish to teach in a Christian school? _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

B. What do you believe are the main characteristics that distinguish a Christian school from a public school? _______________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

C. What areas do you feel are your strengths? ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weaknesses? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

D. Please summarize any additional information that you would like to present regarding your candidacy for this position: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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F. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Please start with your current or most recent employer and work backwards for the past TEN years. If necessary, you may follow the same format on a separate sheet.

1. Position: _____________________________________________Dates of Employment:__________________________________

Company Name & Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Supervisor’s Name:______________________________________________Phone Number:__________________________________

Reason for leaving: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.Position: _____________________________________________Dates of Employment:__________________________________

Company Name & Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Supervisor’s Name:______________________________________________ Phone Number:__________________________________

Reason for leaving: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Position: _____________________________________________Dates of Employment:__________________________________

Reason for leaving: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever worked under a different name for any of the employers you have listed? ( )Yes ( )No

Have you served in the military? ( )Yes ( )No

If yes, what type of training or education did you receive? ____________________________________________________________

Are you holding or have you already signed a contract for next year with any other educational institution? ( )Yes ( )No

G. PERSONAL REFERENCES

Do not list family members or relatives for references. Give three references who are qualified to speak of your spiritual experience and Christian service. List your current pastor first.

Name/Complete Address ..............................Phone.................................Position

1._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

G. PERSONAL REFERENCES (continued)

Give three references who are qualified to speak of your professional training and experience. List your current or most recent principal or supervisor first.

Name/Complete Address.......................................... Phone ..................................Position / School 1.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

H. APPLICANT’S CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT

I understand that Evangelistic Temple School does not discriminate in its employment practices against any person because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, or qualified disability.

I hereby certify that the facts set forth in this application process are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that 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 and agree that I will be paid and receive benefits only through the day of release.

I authorize Evangelistic Temple School to thoroughly interview the primary references which I have listed, any secondary references mentioned through interviews with primary references, or other individuals who 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 educational preparation, and other matters related to my suitability for the position.

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 such disclosure. In addition, I hereby release the school, 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 the school.

Since I will be working with children, I understand that I must submit to a fingerprint check by the FBI and possibly other federal and state authorities. I agree to fully cooperate in providing and recording as many sets of my fingerprints as are necessary for such an investigation. I authorize the school to conduct a criminal records check. I understand and agree that any offer of employment that I may receive from the school is conditional 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 if that information could 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 contract is being offered at this time.

I certify that I have carefully read and do understand the above statements.