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Hillcrest Christian School (HCS) is a non-profit, private co-educational, discipleship-focused, 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.

We Are Currently Seeking

ADMINISTRATION
Early Education Office Manager
Position Title: EE Office Manager

Reports to: Early Education Director

The Early Education Office Manager supervises the early education office of the school, serving as a greeter and a major link to all members of the HCS community. 

Job Responsibilities:
Communication
  • Greeter to all who come into the main door to HCS. Welcomes people and directs them to others within the school. Display a professional image to the public.
  • Makes sure all visitors passing through the breezeway have a visitor’s badge
  • Answer all incoming calls, take/deliver messages, transfer calls to appropriate extension, etc.
  • As needed, deliver the daily school announcements over the intercom system

Security/Safety Procedures
  • Keep the main security door shut and allow permission through the buzzer method
  • Run visitor IDs through Raptor Security System for clearance and badge distribution
  • Confirm with administration status for admitting visitors
  • Monitor security system rotating display when able
  • Safety Drills
    • Call the Fire and Police Departments to keep them informed of safety drills and alarm status
    • Collect log-in/out sheets to ensure visitors are accounted for
    • Check EE office area to make sure everyone is out of the building when required

Admissions
  • Directs calls for admissions to the Admissions Director
  • When Admissions Director is not available, answer telephone inquiries and provide information to prospective families
  • Give prospective student information form to parents when touring and pass on to the Admissions Director when completed
  • Prepare folders for admissions tours
  • Stock main office/lobby with brochures and staff business cards
  • Assisting in maintaining student files

Nurse Duties
  • Tend to minor injuries of students as needed
  • Check medical records and administer approved medication to students as needed
  • Keep medical log book up to date and log all medications administered to students
  • Communicate with parent/guardian when a student is ill or injured

Supplies
  • Regularly inventory all office supplies and maintain stock levels while complying with office supply budget
  • Inform Director when things need to be purchased
  • Order supplies as requested by staff and administration, including summer orders from Vendors
  • Do comparative shopping to assure stewardship of funds and report all purchases to Finance Department
  • Keep areas of use organized and neat: the office supply closet, teacher resource closet, nurse’s station, and staff lounge

Facilitator for group, individual parents, and employees
  • Answer questions for the various volunteer/support groups
  • Assist with special event ticket sales and distribution of information

Student Attendance
  • Ensure proper sign-out and pick-up procedures are followed

Copy Machines
  • Make sure copy paper is installed and ready for use
  • Fix paper jams and call company when machine is not working
  • Replace ink cartridges, staples, waste containers as needed
  • Update names and email addresses for scanning
  • Report any connection problems to Tech Support immediately

Creations
  • Invitations for activities and events
  • Flyers for activities and events
  • Classroom wall hangings: verse, pledges, classroom door signs
  • Classroom Newsletters 
  • Labels and other things teachers might need for classrooms
  • EE BTSN Packets

Classroom support
  • Answering teacher calls and sending the director out for assistance
  • Know the schedule inside and out
  • Subbing as needed
Athletic Director 2026 - 2027 School Year
Athletic Director - Year-Round Position

Description
The Athletic Director is appointed by the Head of School and reports directly to the Head of School and also supports the Principal in student matters including discipline and support of the academic program. The Athletic Director is responsible for the effective administration of the school’s athletic programs. All coaches of the school teams, as well as support personnel, are responsible to the Athletic Director in the exercise of their duties.  The AD will provide administrative direction and Godly leadership for all athletic programs, facilities and coaches. This position will also work to strengthen the athletic programs offerings, facilities, and athletic preparation to be competitive with support from the Sports Academy. The Athletic Director will sustain a culture of sportsmanship, professionalism and respect at all levels of the athletic program, integrating biblical principles into the experience. The Athletic Director is responsible to represent Hillcrest Christian School to CIF.

Specific responsibilities are as follows:

Personnel Responsibilities
  1. Supervises and formally evaluates the all head coaches, and, with their assistance, evaluates the assistant coaching staff.
  2. Conducts initial interviews to fill coaching vacancies; makes final decisions regarding the hiring and firing of all coaches and athletic staff in conjunction with the Head of School.
    Verifies that those who drive school vehicles are appropriately licensed, and that all members of the athletic staff have completed the required school mandated screenings and workshops.
  3. Maintains personnel files for all coaches with verified documents and certifications as indicated above. Ensures coaches have all schedules, facilities, and student information. Maintains that coaches have proper training, documentation and First Aid/concussion certification.
  4. Conduct post season coach’s evaluation addressing the pros and cons of the season and preparation or the next season. Creates an action plan for improvement.
  5. Conducts pre-season and post season meetings for every coaching staff regarding school and CIF Southern Section/CYO expectations, especially with respect to sportsman and student recruitments. 
  6. Sees that all coaches abide by the academic/disciplinary eligibility list. 
  7. Submits regular reports to the Head of School/Vice Principal on the dedication, effectiveness, ability, and professional conduct of the coaching staff and athletic personnel.
  8. Responsible for working with the coaching staff and maintenance department to supervise the school’s athletic facilities and, at the end of each season, to make certain that facilities have been cleaned and equipment has been stored, secured and inventoried for the following season. 
  9. Responsible to head up and serve as school liaison to the Booster Club and responsible to raise $20,000 in funding for the sports budget. 
  10. Supports Administration with discipline and academic needs as requested or needed.
 Scheduling Responsibilities 
  1. Generates and updates proposed master athletic schedules for all sports/grade levels with input from the head coaches and submits these to the principal for approval. 
  2. Prepares and disseminates to teachers and administrators accurate team rosters and team departure times on game days. 
  3. Schedules (and arranges payment for) the officials needed for all home athletic events. 
  4. Ensures that all games scheduled with other schools are covered by valid contracts appropriately executed. 
  5. Schedules and arranges for the safe and legal transportation of athletes to off-campus sports contests. This includes the management and scheduling of the school vans with athletics having priority over other school events. 
  6. Controls the allocation/renting of the athletic facilities for the individual sports as needed. 
  7. Coordinates the scheduling of the school’s athletic facilities. 
  8. Submits a weekly calendar of athletic events to the Head of School, Vice Principal, office manager, coaches and staff. 
  9. Coordinates the work of any support staff and volunteers in the athletic program.
  10. Helps coordinate regular school rallies and school spirit with cheer K-12.
Financial Responsibilities
  1. Assists in the development of an annual budget for each sport (and the overall operation of the athletic department) that is approved by the Head of school. 
  2. Ensures that all expenditures for the athletic programs are provided for in the approved budget and are processed according to established school regulations (with Purchase Orders, submitted to the Finance Office with ample time for processing.)
  3. Arrangements for the employment, payment and facilities for officials. 
  4. Acts as a liaison with parent booster groups to develop and oversee their annual budgets as complements to the school budgets for the various athletic teams. Coordinates with the Development Office to approve and schedule fundraising events. 
  5. Directs the sale of tickets and coordinates the workers needed to secure gates and collect receipts. 
  6. 6. Ensures all Cooke Zion of student athletic fees are accurate and current. 
General Supervision and Oversight 
  1. Create a positive learning environment for physical education for boys and girls and develop core standards.
  2. Maintains a current inventory of all P.E. equipment; places orders for new equipment as approved. 
  3. Attend/supervise (or provide for a representative faculty member to be present) at all home Varsity Football, Volleyball, Basketball, and Baseball games, and all away Varsity Football Games.
  4. Is responsible for the discipline and conduct of fans at home athletic contests, and the overall maintenance of an environment that values good sportsmanship and fair play. 
  5. Will conduct pre-season meetings with the parents of every (major) athletic program to review Code of Conduct and sportsmanship expectations and the consequences of violations/financial obligations.
  6. Becomes familiar with all applicable, CIF Southern Section, League and N.C.A.A. policies and regulations. 
  7. Represents the school at league, county and state meetings and other functions.
  8. Is responsible for verifying scoreboards and equipment, and for arranging for announcers, anthem singers, where applicable, for all home varsity games. Maintain a current inventory of all equipment; places orders for new equipment as approved. 
  9. Ensures that athletes have undergone the required medical exams and sports clearance before engaging in practice. 
  10. Obtains the required parental consent forms and files them in the Athletic Director’s office. 
  11. Maintains a log of all athletic injuries and oversees the filing of appropriate insurance forms.
  12. Sees that all state and school eligibility requirements are followed by staff and students. This includes a grade check process for athletes’ eligibility. 
  13. Is the arbiter, when necessary, of conflicts between parents and coaches when issues of player discipline or playing time become problematic. 
  14. Directs the selection of recipients of school athletic awards in accord with established policies and criteria. 
  15. Coordinates the Sports Awards Assemblies and banquets.
  16. Coordinates and supervises sports summer camps for volleyball, basketball, football, and cheerleading.
  17. Communicates with ASB and others to promote student attendance at games. Publicizes athletic news to the local press and other social media in a timely fashion. Sends weekly information to staff and parents on all sports events, activities, Boosters, etc.
  18. Assists staff in the coordination and planning of Annual Fund, Gala, and Open House Showcase for the Athletics Program in conjunction with the school booster club and development Dept of the school.
  19. Help staff coordinate Homecoming events with the community: parade, events, rally, and alumni.
  20. Is responsible for updating annually athletic department publications, especially the Coach’s Handbook and the Parent’s Guide to HCS Athletics. 
  21. Creates and maintains PR for community activities and sports programs.
  22. Coordinates and is responsible for all sports related building projects/maintenance of fields, gyms, and pools. Assists in the raising of a $2 Million Gym project with plans, fundraising, etc.
  23. Performs any other duties as assignment by the Head of School.
  24. Requirements Livescan Fingerprints, CPR/First Aid training, Concussion training, and all CIF or CYO certification paperwork.
  25. Coordinates the oversight of school vans including gas and cleaning, ensuring that they stay clean and a positive reflection of our school.
OFFICE MANAGER
Position Title:    Office Manager

Reports to:     Elementary Principal

The Office Manager supervises main office of the school, serving as a greeter and a major link to all members of the HCS community.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Communication
    • Greeter to all who come into the main door to HCS. Welcomes people and directs them to others within the school. Display a professional image to public.
    • Makes sure all visitors passing through the breezeway have a visitor’s badge
    • Answer all incoming calls, takes/deliver messages, transfer calls to appropriate extension, etc.
    • As needed, deliver the daily school announcements over the intercom system
  • Security/Safety Procedures
    • Keep the main security door shut and allows permission through the buzzer method
    • Run visitor IDs through Raptor Security System for clearance and badge distribution
    • Confirm with administration status for admitting visitors
    • Monitor security system rotating display when able 
    • Safety Drills
      • Call the Fire and Police Departments to keep them informed of safety drills and alarm status
      • Collect log in/out sheets to ensure visitors are accounted for
      • Check admin office area to make sure everyone is out of the building when required
  • Admissions
    • Directs calls for admissions to the Admissions Director
    • When Admissions Director is not available, answer telephone inquiries and provide information to prospective families
    • Give prospective student information form to parents when touring and pass on to the Admissions Director when completed
    • Prepare folders for admissions tours
    • Stock main office/lobby with brochures and staff business cards
  • Calendar
    • Maintain the Staff/Faculty Calendar as communicated by administration
    • Create the yearly HCS Calendar-At-A-Glance for Early Ed, Elementary, and Secondary calendars
  • Nurse Duties
    • Tend to minor injuries of students as needed
    • Check medical records and administer approved medication to students as needed
    • Keep medical log book up to date and log all medications administered to students
    • Communicate with parent/guardian when a student is ill or injured
    • Check AED machines monthly and log working use (EE, Admin, Athletics)
  • Supplies
    • Regularly inventory all office supplies and maintain stock level while complying with office supply budget
    • Order supplies for: office supply closet, teachers’ resource closet, nurse’s station, safety backpacks (medical/first aid), and staff lounge kitchen supplies
    • Order supplies as requested by staff and administration, including summer orders from vendors
    • Do comparative shopping in order to assure stewardship of funds and report all purchases to Finance Department
    • Keep areas of use organized and neat: the office supply closet, teacher resource closet, nurse’s station, and staff lounge
  • Facilitator for group, individual parents, and employees
    • Answer questions for the various volunteer/support groups
    • Assist with mailings
    • Assist with special event tickets sales and distribution of information
  • Student Attendance
    • Ensure proper sign-out and pick-up procedures are followed
    • Log all students leaving and returning for off campus lunch
    • Check attendance message line daily and log absences and tardy phone calls
    • Make phone calls to parents of all unexcused absences
    • Fill out appropriate re-admit slips for students 
  • Post and Parcels
    • Incoming: Check mailbox and distribute to appropriate staff
    • Receive and sign for deliveries
    • Outgoing: Run school communications through postage meter machine , place in mailbox of take to post office if necessary
    • Maintain staff mailboxes: Change and arrange in alphabetical order by last name, add mid-year hires at bottom
  • Keys and Substitutes
    • Keep classroom keys locked in key safe
    • Sign-out to staff at beginning of year and keep log
    • Sign-out and log room & gate keys to substitute teacher
    • Report to Facilities Manager when more keys needed
    • Refer staff to HR Director for master keys
  • Staff Phone, Classrooms, and Offices
    • Get new staff list from HR Director
    • Get room changes from Elementary and Secondary Principals
    • Created update classroom doorplates: names and room numbers
  • Copy Machines
    • Make sure copy paper is installed and ready for use
    • Fix paper jams and call company when machine is not working
    • Replace ink cartridges, staples, waste containers as needed
    • Update names and email addresses for scanning
    • Report any connection problems to Tech Support immediately
  • Field Trip/Drivers Logbook
    • Verify all drivers have updated information recorded in logbook
    • Contact the teacher of any missing information needed by parents before the date of their field trip
    • Remove and shred withdrawn families from logbook
  • End of the Year Packets
    • Make and distribute the “Teacher Packets” before debrief week
      • Top page, letter
      • Classroom/Facilities repair sheet
      • Teacher supply list updates
      • Summer availability dates form (give to admissions)
      • Supply order ($100)
    • Update “The Summer Times” packet and update Parent Resource Page on website
      • Summer Hours
      • PDF Documents
      • Secondary Required Summer Reading List
      • Essential Dates (July-September)
      • Classroom/Teacher Supply Lists
      • Calendar at a Glance
      • Uniform Policy
      • Create Hardcopy Packets (give to Admissions for summer tours)
  • Creations
    • Off-Campus Passes
    • Invitations for activities and events
    • Flyers for activities and events
    • Slideshow for senior graduation
    • Programs for graduations and promotions
    • Classroom wall hangings: verse, pledges, classroom door signs
FULL TIME
Fully Qualified Elementary Teacher
Fully Qualified Elementary 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 caring and energetic teachers with a strong Christian testimony to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with children and be 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 the collective/individual interests of its staff and student body.
  • Integrate a Biblical worldview across all subjects.
  • Maintains a commitment to the school's statement of faith in action and belief.
  • Is available to students and parents before and after school.
  • Responsible for preparing grade reports, progress reports, attendance reports, and other required reports per school policy.
  • Executes all duties in a timely manner.
  • Maintains diligent communication with parents.
  • Organizes and participates in any extra activities or trips required in the grade level.
  • Attends meetings and sits on committees as directed by the administration.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
  • Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or equivalent.
  • Teacher credential is preferred.
Fully Qualified Preschool Teacher:
Fully Qualified Preschool Teacher:

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.
PART TIME
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:

  • 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
*If you are able to substitute teach in junior high or high school, please specify which subjects you have the most experience in.

Compensation:
$165/day
Preschool Teacher
Preschool Teacher (Part Time):

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.

Future Opportunities at Hillcrest

We are always interested in connecting with individuals who are passionate about Christian education. If there is not a current opening that matches your experience, you are welcome to complete our general employment application. We will keep your information on file and reach out as future positions become available.