Evergreen Christian School Academic (Faculty and Fine Arts) Employment Application

Faculty and fine arts personnel are valued members of the Evergreen Christian School (ECS) community. We seek individuals committed to fulfilling the school’s mission and vision with excellence. A career at ECS offers a meaningful opportunity to serve families and students in an inspirational, faith-based environment.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHING (Grades 9–12)
Teachers must:
1. Agree in writing to adhere to the school’s mission, vision, statement of faith, and governing principles.
2. Hold at least a bachelor’s degree (earned before the start of the school year) from an accredited college or university in the subject area they wish to teach.
3. Be interviewed and deemed qualified by the head of school.
4. Review a complete position description provided during the application process.

IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Review the application and gather all required information before beginning—the form cannot be saved and resumed later.
2. Prepare the following documents for upload:
– Transcript(s): Educational records or a complete listing of institutions attended, degrees earned, coursework, credits, and grades.
– Resume/CV
– Cover letter (max 1,000 words) addressing:
• your Christian testimony
• your philosophy of Christian education
• your approach to classroom management

Questions?
Contact Sandy Dewey at SDewey@ECSLoudoun.org or 703-253-6400, ext. 300. We look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in ECS!

Employee Nondiscrimination Policy
Evergreen Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin in hiring or in the administration of its educational and admissions policies. As a private religious institution, ECS reserves the right to select employees based on job qualifications, religious commitment, moral lifestyle, and willingness to support school policies.

Student Nondiscrimination Policy
ECS admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally available to students. ECS does not discriminate in the administration of educational policies, admissions, scholarships, loans, athletics, or other school programs.

Applicant Name Applicant Name First Last
Applicant Email
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Please list links to your social media sites, blogs, websites.
Applicant Address Applicant Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
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Marital Status
Spouse's Name Spouse's Name First Last
Children Name(s) and Age(s)
First Choice Position Desired (Grade & Subject)
Second Choice Position Desired (Grade & Subject)
Education: Colleges/Universities
Please list name and location of schools as well as degrees/diplomas, majors/minors.
Do you hold a teaching certificate/accreditation?

Do you hold a teaching certificate/accreditation? Yes No

Christian Pedagogy: Please answer the following questions:
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Neutral
I am comfortable talking about my faith with others.	I am comfortable talking about my faith with others.Strongly Agree	I am comfortable talking about my faith with others.Agree	I am comfortable talking about my faith with others.Disagree	I am comfortable talking about my faith with others.Strongly Disagree	I am comfortable talking about my faith with others.Neutral
I am able to lead a classroom of students in prayer.	I am able to lead a classroom of students in prayer.Strongly Agree	I am able to lead a classroom of students in prayer.Agree	I am able to lead a classroom of students in prayer.Disagree	I am able to lead a classroom of students in prayer.Strongly Disagree	I am able to lead a classroom of students in prayer.Neutral
The study and reading of Scripture is an important facet of my life.	The study and reading of Scripture is an important facet of my life.Strongly Agree	The study and reading of Scripture is an important facet of my life.Agree	The study and reading of Scripture is an important facet of my life.Disagree	The study and reading of Scripture is an important facet of my life.Strongly Disagree	The study and reading of Scripture is an important facet of my life.Neutral
I am able to guide a student through the process of making a profession of faith.	I am able to guide a student through the process of making a profession of faith.Strongly Agree	I am able to guide a student through the process of making a profession of faith.Agree	I am able to guide a student through the process of making a profession of faith.Disagree	I am able to guide a student through the process of making a profession of faith.Strongly Disagree	I am able to guide a student through the process of making a profession of faith.Neutral
I understand what it means to exemplify Christ through my words and actions.	I understand what it means to exemplify Christ through my words and actions.Strongly Agree	I understand what it means to exemplify Christ through my words and actions.Agree	I understand what it means to exemplify Christ through my words and actions.Disagree	I understand what it means to exemplify Christ through my words and actions.Strongly Disagree	I understand what it means to exemplify Christ through my words and actions.Neutral
I am able to articulate clearly the essential elements of a Christian worldview	I am able to articulate clearly the essential elements of a Christian worldviewStrongly Agree	I am able to articulate clearly the essential elements of a Christian worldviewAgree	I am able to articulate clearly the essential elements of a Christian worldviewDisagree	I am able to articulate clearly the essential elements of a Christian worldviewStrongly Disagree	I am able to articulate clearly the essential elements of a Christian worldviewNeutral
Biblical truth frames and guides how I approach my content area.	Biblical truth frames and guides how I approach my content area.Strongly Agree	Biblical truth frames and guides how I approach my content area.Agree	Biblical truth frames and guides how I approach my content area.Disagree	Biblical truth frames and guides how I approach my content area.Strongly Disagree	Biblical truth frames and guides how I approach my content area.Neutral
Christian education involves transforming hearts as well as educating minds.	Christian education involves transforming hearts as well as educating minds.Strongly Agree	Christian education involves transforming hearts as well as educating minds.Agree	Christian education involves transforming hearts as well as educating minds.Disagree	Christian education involves transforming hearts as well as educating minds.Strongly Disagree	Christian education involves transforming hearts as well as educating minds.Neutral
A Christian teacher should be viewed as a role model and minister to students.	A Christian teacher should be viewed as a role model and minister to students.Strongly Agree	A Christian teacher should be viewed as a role model and minister to students.Agree	A Christian teacher should be viewed as a role model and minister to students.Disagree	A Christian teacher should be viewed as a role model and minister to students.Strongly Disagree	A Christian teacher should be viewed as a role model and minister to students.Neutral

Technological Pedagogy: Please answer the following questions:
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Neutral
I am comfortable using technology.	I am comfortable using technology.Strongly Agree	I am comfortable using technology.Agree	I am comfortable using technology.Disagree	I am comfortable using technology.Strongly Disagree	I am comfortable using technology.Neutral
I frequently use technology in my personal life.	I frequently use technology in my personal life.Strongly Agree	I frequently use technology in my personal life.Agree	I frequently use technology in my personal life.Disagree	I frequently use technology in my personal life.Strongly Disagree	I frequently use technology in my personal life.Neutral
I am familiar with a variety of technologies.	I am familiar with a variety of technologies.Strongly Agree	I am familiar with a variety of technologies.Agree	I am familiar with a variety of technologies.Disagree	I am familiar with a variety of technologies.Strongly Disagree	I am familiar with a variety of technologies.Neutral
I know how to troubleshoot many of my own technical problems.	I know how to troubleshoot many of my own technical problems.Strongly Agree	I know how to troubleshoot many of my own technical problems.Agree	I know how to troubleshoot many of my own technical problems.Disagree	I know how to troubleshoot many of my own technical problems.Strongly Disagree	I know how to troubleshoot many of my own technical problems.Neutral
I can learn new technologies quickly.	I can learn new technologies quickly.Strongly Agree	I can learn new technologies quickly.Agree	I can learn new technologies quickly.Disagree	I can learn new technologies quickly.Strongly Disagree	I can learn new technologies quickly.Neutral
I see technology as a means of expanding and enriching learning opportunities.	I see technology as a means of expanding and enriching learning opportunities.Strongly Agree	I see technology as a means of expanding and enriching learning opportunities.Agree	I see technology as a means of expanding and enriching learning opportunities.Disagree	I see technology as a means of expanding and enriching learning opportunities.Strongly Disagree	I see technology as a means of expanding and enriching learning opportunities.Neutral
I am familiar with various ways to integrate technology into a lesson.	I am familiar with various ways to integrate technology into a lesson.Strongly Agree	I am familiar with various ways to integrate technology into a lesson.Agree	I am familiar with various ways to integrate technology into a lesson.Disagree	I am familiar with various ways to integrate technology into a lesson.Strongly Disagree	I am familiar with various ways to integrate technology into a lesson.Neutral

Educational Pedagogy: Please answer the following questions:
	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Neutral
I know the difference between formative and summative assessment.	I know the difference between formative and summative assessment.Strongly Agree	I know the difference between formative and summative assessment.Agree	I know the difference between formative and summative assessment.Disagree	I know the difference between formative and summative assessment.Strongly Disagree	I know the difference between formative and summative assessment.Neutral
I know a variety of ways to track student understanding during a lesson.	I know a variety of ways to track student understanding during a lesson.Strongly Agree	I know a variety of ways to track student understanding during a lesson.Agree	I know a variety of ways to track student understanding during a lesson.Disagree	I know a variety of ways to track student understanding during a lesson.Strongly Disagree	I know a variety of ways to track student understanding during a lesson.Neutral
I understand the concept of differentiated instruction.	I understand the concept of differentiated instruction.Strongly Agree	I understand the concept of differentiated instruction.Agree	I understand the concept of differentiated instruction.Disagree	I understand the concept of differentiated instruction.Strongly Disagree	I understand the concept of differentiated instruction.Neutral
I can adapt my teaching style to diverse learners.	I can adapt my teaching style to diverse learners.Strongly Agree	I can adapt my teaching style to diverse learners.Agree	I can adapt my teaching style to diverse learners.Disagree	I can adapt my teaching style to diverse learners.Strongly Disagree	I can adapt my teaching style to diverse learners.Neutral
I can use a wide range of teaching approaches in a classroom setting.	I can use a wide range of teaching approaches in a classroom setting.Strongly Agree	I can use a wide range of teaching approaches in a classroom setting.Agree	I can use a wide range of teaching approaches in a classroom setting.Disagree	I can use a wide range of teaching approaches in a classroom setting.Strongly Disagree	I can use a wide range of teaching approaches in a classroom setting.Neutral
I have experience working with students who have learning challenges.	I have experience working with students who have learning challenges.Strongly Agree	I have experience working with students who have learning challenges.Agree	I have experience working with students who have learning challenges.Disagree	I have experience working with students who have learning challenges.Strongly Disagree	I have experience working with students who have learning challenges.Neutral
I understand the distinction between load and rigor when it comes to designing lessons and assigning homework.	I understand the distinction between load and rigor when it comes to designing lessons and assigning homework.Strongly Agree	I understand the distinction between load and rigor when it comes to designing lessons and assigning homework.Agree	I understand the distinction between load and rigor when it comes to designing lessons and assigning homework.Disagree	I understand the distinction between load and rigor when it comes to designing lessons and assigning homework.Strongly Disagree	I understand the distinction between load and rigor when it comes to designing lessons and assigning homework.Neutral
I know how to organize and manage a classroom.	I know how to organize and manage a classroom.Strongly Agree	I know how to organize and manage a classroom.Agree	I know how to organize and manage a classroom.Disagree	I know how to organize and manage a classroom.Strongly Disagree	I know how to organize and manage a classroom.Neutral

Are you presently under contract with another school system? If yes, please gives details below.

Are you presently under contract with another school system? If yes, please gives details below. Yes No
Current employer, address, position
May we contact your current employer? If so, please list contact information below.

May we contact your current employer? If so, please list contact information below. Yes No
List name and contact information for current employer/supervisor.
Additional Qualifications - List special training you have received and/or qualifications you possess that would contribute to the education of ECS students.
Have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign? If yes, please describe below.

Have you ever been dismissed or asked to resign? If yes, please describe below. Yes No
Reason for dismissal or resignation
Have you ever been convicted or plead guilty to a crime? If so, please decribe below.

Have you ever been convicted or plead guilty to a crime? If so, please decribe below. Yes No
Comments
Describe when and how you came to know the Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. (Limit to 1,000 words.)
Name of church currently attending, city, state
List church activities (past and present) you and your family are involved in.
Describe why it is important for you to teach in a high school which is an independent, non-denominational, college-preparatory, Christian school with selective admissions.
Describe why you would like to teach at ECS?
I certify that I have read and agree with the following policies, philosophies, and faith doctrines:

I certify that I have read and agree with the following policies, philosophies, and faith doctrines: Foundational Statements Educational Philosophy Commitment Statement Lifestyle Statement

Please visit this website to read the policies:https://www.evergreenchristianschool.org/about/foundational-statements
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