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 300 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.
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
Elementary Music Teacher
Fully Qualified Preschool Teacher
Upper Elementary Teacher
Director of Technology and Secondary Computer Instruction
Fully Qualified Substitute Teacher
Extended Care Teacher
Athletic Coach Positions
Elementary Music Teacher
Elementary Music Teacher
Reports to:Elementary Principal
Job Description:
SUMMARY: The Elementary Music Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate
curriculum and activities designed to promote academic, social, and emotional growth for children with varying needs, successfully communicates with children, parents, and colleagues, and demonstrates a professional demeanor as well as an ongoing interest in personal growth and professional development.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Description:
SUMMARY: The Elementary Music Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate
curriculum and activities designed to promote academic, social, and emotional growth for children with varying needs, successfully communicates with children, parents, and colleagues, and demonstrates a professional demeanor as well as an ongoing interest in personal growth and professional development.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement a music curriculum that develops the children’s skills in singing, movement, rhythm, listening, and playing of instruments.
- Teach the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, tone, color, form, and style from a variety of different cultures and historical periods.
- Create elementary chapel and assembly schedule for the year. This is to include when elementary students help with worship as well as listing all of the special assemblies for the year.
- Run all elementary chapel tech and lead worship.
- Plan and implement performances for school wide events and special chapel days for the parent body.
- Maintain and update the inventory of student instruments.
- Set up stage, lights, and sound for graduations, promotions, and awards assemblies.
- Evaluate students’ progress within curriculum, both verbally and in writing.
- Plan and implement seasonal performances.
- Perform each essential duty to the satisfaction of the administration.
- Demonstrate personal integrity, friendliness, patience, fairness, openness, non-defensiveness, sensitivity, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
- Ability to verbally articulate present information and respond to children, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the areas of curriculum, instruction and child development.
- Ability to speak and write from a child-specific perspective.
- Ability to use simple tools and machines, such as copiers, laminators, and telephones.
- Ability to use a computer and the essential software programs used at HCS.
- Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense in dealing with everyday and emergency situations.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move a variety of instruments and other school equipment.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teacher to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move children of all sizes in the classroom. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field from an accredited university.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Able to multi-task and think creatively.
- The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Part Time Position
Pay range: $27.53 - $32.41 an hour.
Pay range: $27.53 - $32.41 an hour.
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.
Upper Elementary Teacher
Upper Elementary Teacher Position
We are currently looking for caring and energetic teachers to join our team for the 2023-2024 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
$42,383-55,000
We are currently looking for caring and energetic teachers to join our team for the 2023-2024 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 interest 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 to prepare grade reports, progress reports, attendance reports, and other required reports in accordance with 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 grade level.
- Attends meetings and sits on committees as directed by the administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or equivalent.
- Teaching credential
$42,383-55,000
Director of Technology and Secondary Computer Instruction
Director of Technology and Secondary Computer Instruction
Position Title: Director of Technology and Secondary Computer Instruction
Reports to: Head of School and Secondary Principal
Job Requirements (Director of Technology):
Position Purpose: Directs and coordinates the development and production of Information Technology Systems and provides a single point of contact for all staff and students to resolve problems relating to computer and communications-related services. Responsible for phone support, technology issue evaluation, and distribution of technology-related work orders.
Job Requirements (Director of Technology):
Job Requirements (Secondary Computer Instruction):
This position is for secondary (grades 7-12) instruction for the 2023-2024 school year. The computer teacher is responsible for teaching students about the hardware and software used in modern computer systems, as well as helping students develop their digital literacy skills. The computer teacher should be familiar with computer coding and programming languages from the introductory level through to Advanced Placement.
The computer teacher must have extensive knowledge of computer technology. They need to know everything from how computers work internally to which operating system is best suited for different tasks.
Computer Teacher Job Duties:
A computer teacher typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
Compensation:
$42,383 - $50,000
Position Title: Director of Technology and Secondary Computer Instruction
Reports to: Head of School and Secondary Principal
Job Requirements (Director of Technology):
Position Purpose: Directs and coordinates the development and production of Information Technology Systems and provides a single point of contact for all staff and students to resolve problems relating to computer and communications-related services. Responsible for phone support, technology issue evaluation, and distribution of technology-related work orders.
Job Requirements (Director of Technology):
- Maintain accurate inventory of hardware, software, and other equipment and materials.
- Perform application integrations, testing, and troubleshooting of software problems.
- Manage technical budgets, allocate resources, and determine appropriate project schedules.
- Prioritize, reply, address, and resolve IT tickets and walk-ups through completion.
- Arrange for contract repairs for work that cannot be performed in-house.
- Work closely in a small team to support all staff and students with their technology issues.
- Actively contributes to our internal knowledge base and provides continued training/support for teachers & staff.
- Setup, configure, diagnose, and repair end-user devices, not limited to, Chromebooks, Macbooks, Windows devices, etc.
- Work as the single point of contact for initial technical support and service request.
- Keep abreast of current and upcoming technology and standards to enhance operations.
- Perform some network analysis where requested, then escalate when needed.
Job Requirements (Secondary Computer Instruction):
This position is for secondary (grades 7-12) instruction for the 2023-2024 school year. The computer teacher is responsible for teaching students about the hardware and software used in modern computer systems, as well as helping students develop their digital literacy skills. The computer teacher should be familiar with computer coding and programming languages from the introductory level through to Advanced Placement.
The computer teacher must have extensive knowledge of computer technology. They need to know everything from how computers work internally to which operating system is best suited for different tasks.
Computer Teacher Job Duties:
A computer teacher typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
- Teaching students how to use different computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
- Maintaining computer hardware and software for school computers, including troubleshooting technical problems when they occur
- Evaluating new computer technologies and applications and making recommendations about their use in the classroom
- Helping students learn basic computer skills such as using a mouse or keyboard
- Providing technical support for faculty members who need assistance with using school computers
- Designing lesson plans that incorporate technology into instruction
- Developing a curriculum for computer classes that covers topics such as operating systems, programming languages, and software applications used in specific fields such as engineering or graphic design
- Assisting students with academic and personal issues that may be impacting their performance in the classroom
- Partner with teachers on class projects requiring technology
- Conducting teacher training workshops on effective uses of technology in the classroom
- Maintain a high standard of ethics and honesty.
- Maintain accurate, competent, and efficient performance.
- Guard the confidentiality of personnel and financial records.
- Willing to take on special projects and learn new software when needed.
- Develop and maintain good internal controls for the protection of the school.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as a member of a team.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned.
- Employees are held to the highest standards of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct.
- Punctual and reliable attendance.
- B.S. in Computer Science or related field or equivalent training and experience.
- Able to define problems and implement appropriate solutions.
- Demonstrated knowledge in managing hardware and software specific to the school.
- Must be able to work with all levels of management, faculty, staff, and outside services.
- Able to meet deadlines and give attention to details and accuracy.
- Able to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to ascertain which people may need immediate assistance and to act accordingly.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Able to multi-task and think creatively.
- Pedagogical background to evaluate courseware for various classes.
- Possess an enthusiasm for technology.
- Effective time manager.
- Exemplary role model.
- To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
- The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Monday to Friday
Compensation:
$42,383 - $50,000
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:
$150/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:
$150/day
Extended Care Teacher
Extended Care Teacher:
We are seeking Extended Care Teachers for school-aged child care to join our team for the 2022-2023 school year! This position will also include yard supervision during recess and lunch as well as aiding in classrooms. These individuals will plan and implement age-appropriate activities for children in grades K-8th.
The applicants must be available for various shifts during the hours of 7:00 am and 5:30 pm.
Job responsibilities include:
We are seeking Extended Care Teachers for school-aged child care to join our team for the 2022-2023 school year! This position will also include yard supervision during recess and lunch as well as aiding in classrooms. These individuals will plan and implement age-appropriate activities for children in grades K-8th.
The applicants must be available for various shifts during the hours of 7:00 am and 5:30 pm.
Job responsibilities include:
- Instruct children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
- Create and implement a fun and educational learning environment
- Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
- Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress
- Comfortable with leading a group of children
- Must be able to teach a faith-based curriculum and disciple children
- Must be at least 18 and hold a high school diploma
Athletic Coach Positions
Head Girls' Varsity Coach
HCS is seeking a Head Girls' Varsity Coach for the 2023 Fall Volleyball season. This is a well-established and successful program that excels at training all levels of players. Interested individuals must possess high-level coaching skills and experience, specific sport knowledge, and personal high-level experience in playing the sport. The minimum experience required is two years of coaching at a high school level or higher. All coaches should commit to teaching, mentoring, and developing young athletes to excel in their sport and to be competent, responsible members of society. This role is also to develop the program through the Elementary and Middle School teams. All employees must personally embrace the mission and vision of Hillcrest Christian School. Each applicant should be willing to wholeheartedly support the athletic department's philosophy.
Fall Volleyball Season:
July - November potentially
Employment requirements for working with and driving school-age kids:
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $5000 Stipend
Job Type: Contract
Schedule:
HCS is seeking a Head Girls' Varsity Coach for the 2023 Fall Volleyball season. This is a well-established and successful program that excels at training all levels of players. Interested individuals must possess high-level coaching skills and experience, specific sport knowledge, and personal high-level experience in playing the sport. The minimum experience required is two years of coaching at a high school level or higher. All coaches should commit to teaching, mentoring, and developing young athletes to excel in their sport and to be competent, responsible members of society. This role is also to develop the program through the Elementary and Middle School teams. All employees must personally embrace the mission and vision of Hillcrest Christian School. Each applicant should be willing to wholeheartedly support the athletic department's philosophy.
Fall Volleyball Season:
July - November potentially
Employment requirements for working with and driving school-age kids:
- Valid Driver's License - must be over 21years of age
- Current TB Test or Assessment
- Live Scan DOJ Background Check
- DMV Safe Driving Record
- CPR/First Aid (HCS will provide training course)
- Safe Driver's Training (HCS will provide training course)
- Concussion Training (HCS will provide training)
- Mandated Reporter Training (HCS will provide training)
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $5000 Stipend
Job Type: Contract
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
