HCS Employment Overview
Hillcrest Christian School (HCS) is a non-profit, private co-educational, college preparatory school that spans services from infants through high school. HCS is accredited by both the Association of Christian Schools International and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In operation since 1977, there are approximately 500 students making our student-to-teacher ratio one that is able to offer more focused attention for students as well as many opportunities for students to experience academic excellence and success, spiritual growth, and a caring environment. HCS intentionally strives to serve Christian families who are committed to a church body. Thousand Oaks is a suburb approximately 45 miles northwest of Los Angeles, California.
HCS Employment Applications
If you are interested in employment at Hillcrest Christian School, please click on the appropriate application link to start the process. It is the policy and practice of HCS not to discriminate in the hiring of employees on the basis of an individual’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, or age.
Once all of the application documents have been received, your application packet will go through an initial screening process. If selected, you will be contacted to set up an appointment for an interview.
Once all of the application documents have been received, your application packet will go through an initial screening process. If selected, you will be contacted to set up an appointment for an interview.
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We Are Currently Seeking
English Teacher
Fully Qualified Preschool Teacher
Fully Qualified Substitute Teacher
4th Grade Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher
Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
Other responsibilities as assigned by the High School Principal and Head of School.
Requirements and Licensure
Responsibilities
- Deliver lessons and units of instruction that are based on clear learning objectives.
- Assess student progress on a regular basis, providing progress reports and report cards as required.
- Execute standardized testing, as directed by the English Department Chair and the Leadership Team.
- Collaborate and communicate on a weekly basis with colleagues in the English department, including the Department Chair. Topics for collaboration include, but are not limited to, curriculum, instruction, assessment, data analysis, and methodology.
- Implement the school’s assertive discipline model for classroom management.
- Attend all staff meetings and participate in staff development programs.
Other Responsibilities
Other responsibilities as assigned by the High School Principal and Head of School.
Requirements and Licensure
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
- Ability to write reports and correspondences.
- Ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all school requirements, state and federal laws, and HCS policies.
- Experience evaluating student skills and writing reports interpreting/summarizing findings.
- Strong collaborative, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.
- Strong problem-solving skills to support student success.
- Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach to meeting student needs.
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Fully Qualified Preschool Teacher
Fully Qualified Preschool Teacher:
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Should be caring, energetic, and have a passion for working with children
- Must be able to teach about Jesus
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Must have 12 core semester units in early childhood education/development OR 6 completed units of early childhood education and enrolled in at least 2-semester units at a college until fully qualified
- Must have 3 units in infant/toddler education/development
- Must have 6 months experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program
- Must hold and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Fully Qualified Substitute Teacher
Fully Qualified Substitute Teacher:
We are currently looking for experienced substitute teachers who are committed to achieving excellence throughout our school. Ideal candidates should have a passion for working with children and are dedicated to providing the best education and care to students.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must possess the following:
Compensation:
$165/day
We are currently looking for experienced substitute teachers who are committed to achieving excellence throughout our school. Ideal candidates should have a passion for working with children and are dedicated to providing the best education and care to students.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must possess the following:
- Personal relationship with Christ
- Commitment to Hillcrest Christian Schools’ mission, values, goals
- College Degree and/or Teaching Credential
- Demonstrated rapport with students
- 3 years or more experience of teaching in person, for any of the age groups listed below
- Possess a positive attitude; be patient, enthusiastic, motivated, self-directed, creative, adaptable, and focused
- Availability on an “on-call” basis. Elementary: Kindergarten-6th grade MS/HS: Grades 7 & 8 High School: Grades 9-12
Compensation:
$165/day
4th Grade Teacher
Hillcrest Christian School builds the solid academic foundation students need for future success. Classes are led by dedicated Christian, caring teachers who value open communication with parents.
We are currently looking for a caring and energetic teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with children and are dedicated to providing the best education and care to their students.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
Job Type: Full-time
We are currently looking for a caring and energetic teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with children and are dedicated to providing the best education and care to their students.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
- Create, manage and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Execute effective classroom management.
- Participate collaboratively and professionally with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, the general well-being of the school, and collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.
- Integrate a Biblical worldview across all subjects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or equivalent.
- Teacher credential preferred
Job Type: Full-time
