Employment

Employment

Southside Christian School is an excellent place for students who want a great education, extensive extracurricular opportunities, friends for life, and a solid biblical foundation.

SCS is also an excellent place to work. If you are interested in obtaining a faculty or staff position at Southside Christian School, please familiarize yourself with the following information.

Statement of Faith

THE SCRIPTURE

We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God and inerrant in the original writings and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and conduct.

GOD

We believe in one God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

JESUS CHRIST

We believe that Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is true God and true man (God-man).

HOLY SPIRIT

We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity, one with the Father and the Son, the indweller of every believer whereby each is sealed unto the day of the redemption of the body.

DEVIL

We believe in the existence and operating power of a real and personal being opposed to all righteousness and exalting himself against all that God is and has, the evil one called Satan or Devil.

HELL

We believe in a literal hell, the place of eternal punishment for the wicked dead.

HEAVEN

We believe in a literal place called heaven where God's immediate presence is manifested, where the angels are, and where the redeemed shall ultimately be, from whence Christ descended and ascended again, whence He makes intercession for the saints, and from whence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

MAN

We believe that God created man in His own image and in a state of innocence, but that through temptation he willfully transgressed and became dead in trespasses and sins, whereby his posterity inherits a corrupt nature, being born in sin and under condemnation.

SALVATION

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scripture, as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice; that He arose from the dead in His glorified body, ascended into heaven, and as our great High Priest and Advocate He ever lives to make intercession for us; that all who believe on His name are justified on the ground of His shed blood and receive the gift of eternal life by the grace of God.

REGENERATION

We believe that regeneration is a divine and instantaneous work of the Holy Spirit whereby God imparts life to one dead in trespasses and sin.

SANCTIFICATION

We believe that sanctification is a divine and progressive work of the Holy Spirit whereby God, upon the ground of the finished work of Christ on the cross, His present intercessory ministry and His Divine Word, sets the believer apart and works out, in, and through him by means of a submissive will that which is well pleasing to Himself through Jesus Christ. This work culminates in the redemption of the body.

THE CHURCH

We believe in the one true church, the mystical Body and Bride of the Lord Jesus, composed of believers from Pentecost to the Rapture, into which believers are baptized by the Holy Spirit. We believe that the local church is an organization composed of professing believers instituted for the purpose of fellowship, worship, and service. In the matters of administration and policy, it is self-governing.

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

We believe in the glorious hope of the imminent, visible, and bodily return of Christ.

Statement of Christian Life Commitment

When an individual becomes a member of a community, he or she always lays aside certain personal rights for the good of the total community. To this end, it is understood that those who have accepted positions of leadership and employment within Southside Christian School are committing themselves to uphold biblical lifestyle standards as cited in this statement.

Standards based on specific commands of Scripture: The Word of God is the final authority on all matters of faith and conduct. SCS employees and volunteers are expected to fully adhere to biblical lifestyle standards in keeping with God’s Word (Ex. 20:7, 14-15; Lev. 19:11; Rom. 1:21-27; 1 Cor. 6:9; Eph. 4:28-32, 5:3-4; Col. 3:9; 1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:6). Therefore, things expressly forbidden in Scripture are never acceptable for SCS employees such as, but not limited to, drunkenness, stealing, lying, the use of slanderous or profane language, pornography, addictive behaviors of any kind, extramarital sex, and homosexual behavior.

Scripture also condemns attitudes such as greed, jealousy, pride, lust, bitterness, hostility, an unforgiving spirit, and prejudice based on race, sex, and socioeconomic status (Eph. 4:22-5:5; Col. 3:1-17). Therefore, SCS employees and volunteers are expected to demonstrate Christ-like attitudes appropriate for maturing Christians in speech and action.

Standards based on scriptural principles: While Scripture does not provide specific teaching regarding all social practices in a given cultural setting, it does speak to the Christian's responsibility in areas of conduct which may be harmful or spiritually offensive to self or others (Rom. 14; 1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7). Based on the teaching of Romans 14:13-23—to protect from becoming a stumbling block—leaders and employees are expected to exercise biblical discretion by restricting their freedom in the public use of addictive substances and behaviors (such as, but not limited to, alcohol, tobacco, or gambling), and in their choice of entertainment and literature. They should demonstrate sound judgment based on biblical principles and display tangible evidence of spiritual growth and maturity (Titus 2:11-12).

Personal standards of godliness: Since we are members of both the local and universal Body of Jesus Christ, it is expected that everything we do will reflect our commitment to our Lord and to His body of believers. This commitment is to be demonstrated by personal spiritual growth, faithful involvement in a local church which is in agreement with the SCS Statement of Faith, and expressions of Christian love toward those with physical or spiritual needs. All are also expected to aspire to a faithful pattern of godliness and devotion to Christ and His work, typified by, but not limited to the following (1 Tim. 4:6-16):

1. Regular devotional life: Scripture reading and study, prayer (1 Tim. 4:7)

2. Faithful church membership and attendance (1 Tim. 4:12-13; Heb. 10:24-25)

3. Faithful financial stewardship (2 Cor. 9:6-8)

4. Personal volunteer ministry work (Rom. 12:11; 1 Peter 5:2-3)

5. Active involvement in evangelism/discipleship (Matt. 28:19-20)

Standards based on our responsibility of influence: In our relationship with others within the body of Christ, our conduct should demonstrate an attitude of personal responsibility and sensitivity by always being aware of the impact of our actions and attitudes on others (Gal. 5:13).

It is recognized that conflicts and personal failures may occur, as Scripture declares "we all stumble in many ways" (James 3:2).

It is expected that when an offense occurs, the instructions of Matthew 18:15-20 must be followed. This is to be done in the spirit of Galatians 6:1, thereby making "every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3).

When personal failures occur within our lives, we are to quickly repent, seek forgiveness, and with the help of godly counsel, prevent these from taking hold in our lives. To do otherwise would jeopardize our continued role in leadership or responsibility.

By accepting employment and/or volunteer responsibility at SCS, employees and volunteers agree to the guidelines set forth in this Statement of Christian Life Commitment and agree to fully adhere to a biblical lifestyle standard, conscientiously representing the Lord Jesus Christ and SCS as a role model in all areas of conduct 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Current Employment Opportunities

Southside Christian School has openings for the positions listed below. To apply, please include a cover letter explaining why you feel called to Christian education, along with an SCS Employment Application and a signed Statement of Faith, which can be printed from the links on the right side of this page. Resumes alone are not accepted in place of an application.

ACADEMIC JOB POSITIONS

Upper School Supplemental English & Writing Teacher
2013-2014 school year - part-time
Preference will be given to candidates with ESL and ACSI certification. Ability to teach Supplemental English and Writer's Workshop classes to international students and to assist with international admissions is required. Applicants should submit application, transcripts, and teaching certificate.

Lower School Spanish Teacher
2013-2014 school year - part-time
Preference will be given to candidates with an elementary teaching certificate, experience with biblical integration, and a strong record of quality instruction and classroom management. Ability to obtain ACSI certification is required. Candidates should be able to teach students conversational Spanish along with facts about Spanish culture through interactive and engaging lessons. This position involves working within the Lower School team to collectively meet the needs of individual students. Experience with Promethean interactive white board is a plus. Applicants should submit application, transcripts, and teaching certificate.

ADMINISTRATIVE JOB POSITIONS

Technology Integration Support Specialist - part-time
Preference will be given to candidates who possess a bachelor's degree in a technology-integration field, such as Computer Technology Education, or a math or science degree with experience in technology integration. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software and non-Windows environments. This position requires that the employee train faculty and staff on IT-related issues, provide technical consulting to faculty and staff, provide hardware support, model acceptable use of technology at all times, and remain self assured and professional under pressure.

ATHLETIC COACHING POSITIONS

Boys Basketball - Middle School
2013-2014 school year
The ideal candidate will have experience coaching basketball and working with parents and will be knowledgeable concerning safety and conditioning.

Cheer Coach
2013-2014 school year
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in coaching at a competitive level, working with parents, teaching, and choreographing routines. Personal cheer experience is also desired. The ideal candidate will have the ability to creatively coordinate pep rallies and raise school spirit and will be knowledgeable concerning safety and conditioning.

OTHER

None at this time.

Southside Christian School

2211 Woodruff Rd.

Simpsonville, SC 29681

Attn: Kristin McDowell

kmcdowell@southsidechristian.org