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Substitute Teachers

Springfield, United States

Springfield Christian School is currently seeking candidates to serve as substitute teachers. If you would like to be added to our substitute list, please download and fill out the Substitute Instructor Application. Once completed, you can email the application to SCS@SCS.School, mail the application to SCS (2850 Cider Mill Lane., Springfield, IL 62702), or drop off the application at the SCS Office. The pay rate is $128 a day ($16 per hour).

Springfield Christian School exists to equip students to follow Christ and impact the world for Him.

At SCS, our vision is to offer a compelling educational environment where students learn to live on purpose for His purpose and become the young men and women God created them to be.

Current Opportunities

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Elementary & Jr. High Teachers (Full-Time & Part-Time, Instructional Staff)

Elementary & Jr. High Teachers (Full-Time & Part-Time, Instructional Staff)
Always Accepting Applications

We appreciate your interest in joining our ministry at Springfield Christian School. We invite you to fill out an Instructional Staff Application and return it to the SCS Office. If an opening occurs for which you may qualify, we will notify you and discuss next steps in our process (including meeting for a personal interview, sending your placement file to our office, completing a Stage 2 Application, etc.).

Believing that the key to a successful Christian school is its staff, we seek professionally qualified applicants who, like Christ, genuinely love children and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models (Luke 6:40). We look forward to receiving your application.

SCS teachers are charged with equipping students to follow Christ and impact the world for Him. As an SCS staff member, they live out a compelling relationship with Jesus Christ, which is central to daily instruction and interactions with students, parents, and team members. Our staff see students as more than just young people to lead toward curriculum mastery. They also see each student as someone created on purpose, for a purpose – unique individuals to be known and loved.

Our teachers are essential in helping students discover their identity in Christ and thrive in a school community that values excellence in spiritual and academic development.

SCS Teachers:

Demonstrate a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Have a passion for connecting students with Christ and His mission
Are emotionally and spiritually healthy
Lead students to achieve excellent outcomes
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
Hold an Illinois Teaching License (or be eligible to hold state-level teaching certification/licensure)

Note: Subject Area Teachers must also be able to lead SCS students to master a specific subject area curriculum.

Stage 1 Application for Instructional Staff

Anticipated Salary Range & Benefits
SCS offers a salary range of $35-50K for full-time faculty members. For part-time faculty, the range is $6-14K (salary) or $25 per hour. SCS determines compensation using several factors (including): education, experience, performance, and skills. Full-time benefits include Group Insurance for Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability, a 403(b) Retirement Plan (with employer match), Paid Holidays & Time Off, and Tuition Support for Eligible Children. Part-time benefits include a 403(b) Retirement Plan (without match), Paid Time Off, and (if qualified) Tuition Support for Eligible Children.

Early Education Teachers (SCP)

Springfield Christian Preschool is looking for people who love working with little learners! They're now accepting applications for the roles of Teacher, Teacher Assistant, and Substitute Teacher.

To learn more or to apply, visit springfieldchristianpreschool.org/employment or email SCP@wschurch.org.

Substitute Teachers

Substitute Teachers

Stage 1 Application for Substitute Instructors

Thank you for your interest in joining our talented team at Springfield Christian School, a certified Best Christian Workplace! We are honored by the quality of individuals who desire to join our organization.

Before expressing interest in our open positions, we invite you to become familiar with our ministry expectations listed below, which include upholding the tenets of our Christian beliefs and safeguarding our foundation in Biblical principles and values. We also encourage you to determine in your own heart and mind if SCS will meet your individual needs and if you possess both the capability and desire to integrate your faith while you fulfill your responsibilities. We seek candidates committed to equipping students to follow Christ and impact the world for Him.

To be considered for employment at SCS, we must determine the following to be true about you:

You have an active faith in Jesus Christ, based on a personal relationship with Him, and you are growing in your knowledge and understanding of what it means to make Him your Lord and Savior.
You desire and are capable of integrating your faith with the execution of your duties. Whether they serve in the classroom, in athletics, in leadership, or in a support position, all SCS employees must be eager to share their lives and faith with our students. Since it is the school's mission to train and equip children to be followers of Jesus Christ, we require all of our employees to be Christian role models in their lives, both on and off the job (Luke 6:40). These requirements extend well beyond the classroom and the school day.
You are highly skilled and prepared in your respective discipline of teaching, coaching, leading, or serving. You know your craft and are committed to being a lifelong learner - always seeking ways to be more prepared to impart truth to our students.
You are committed to SCS's mission and vision and will contribute your best efforts, focus, time, and talent to your role.

In return, SCS commits to maintaining high standards, empowering you for success, and holding each of us accountable as we conduct our roles. This is a special and unique school, and we are seeking extraordinarily qualified and dedicated Christian individuals to join our team.