Current Openings
Thank you for your interest! Seffner Christian Academy is a private Christian school just east of Tampa, FL. We are committed to providing academic excellence in a Christian environment with a well-rounded program based on the principles of God's Word. Teachers and staff who are passionate in their pursuit of Jesus and devoted to their calling are the lifeblood of SCA. If you are dedicated to helping train young men and women be world changers for Christ, we invite you to complete our interest form.
All candidates should meet the following qualifications: An SCA employee is one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. He/she is a member in good standing of an evangelical church and shall lead a mature Christian life. He/she shall reflect the purpose of the school to honor Christ in every area and in every activity. An SCA teacher shall be one who has a clear understanding of the aims and objectives of Christian education and the philosophy and policies of Seffner Christian Academy. He/she shall understand the mission and purpose of the school.
Purpose
The position of Elementary Music teacher at Seffner Christian Academy (Ministry) requires the employee to perform ministerial functions, which are an integral part of his/her employment. These ministerial functions include but are not limited to leading and/or participating in staff devotions and/or prayer, sharing the Gospel with visitors or others when called upon to do so during the workday, and the written or verbal communication of biblical teachings. Teachers will also be required to live on- and off-duty in accordance with the Ministry’s statement of faith, code of conduct, and general beliefs.
Qualifications
A teacher shall be one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. A teacher shall be a member in good standing of an evangelical church and shall lead a mature Christian life. He/she shall reflect on the purpose and objectives of Christian education and the philosophy and policies of Seffner Christian Academy. Teachers must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field relevant to the teaching assignment. Teachers must qualify for a teaching certificate through ACSI and/or the state of Florida. Pre-school teachers must hold and maintain CDA, CPR, and First Aid certificates and meet all state requirements for early childhood certification.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal/School Administrator
SUPERVISES: Students/Volunteers
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Spiritual
- Maintain a testimony and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, committing to biblical standards for all conduct (sexual, interpersonal, etc.) on- and off-campus.
- Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth (prayer life, Bible study, spiritual outreach, etc.).
- Have a Christ-centered home and personal life evidenced by biblically driven decision-making and the presence of the fruit of the spirit.
- Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, attitude, integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. (Titus 2:7-8; Luke 6:40)
- Implement biblical principles in dealing with students, parents, staff/administration, including resolution of all conflicts through the application of the Matthew 18 principle.
- Place a daily emphasis on Biblical worldview development through the curriculum. Be willing to lead Bible studies, chapels, and devotions as needed.
- Show support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child's education and partner with them in the task.
- Encourage students to accept God's gift of salvation and grow in their faith, and embrace the reality of their identity in Christ. Be willing to share the Gospel message on and off campus.
- Participate in a local Bible-believing church.
- Be an active and positive force in supporting the school ministry on- and off-campus, placing this ministry in a place of priority.
Professional
- Support Seffner Christian Academy in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the school’s operation.
- Maintain a professional appearance that complies with the SCA Dress Code policies both on-campus and during all school functions and activities outside typical school hours.
- Create and maintain a classroom environment that is positive, engaging, clean, and tidy.
- Complete in a timely fashion all teacher-related record keeping: Gradebooks (at minimum weekly), lesson plans (weekly), attendance (daily), substitute plans, curriculum maps, etc.
- In keeping with the truth that each child is uniquely created by God, teachers will implement a variety of instructional strategies and methods, seeking to meet the individual needs and abilities of each student.
- Provide a safe physical environment by knowing and implementing crisis protocols and maintaining constant supervision of students.
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities and administratively scheduled meetings for the purpose of both personal growth and required continuing education points for recertification. Recertification is the responsibility of the teacher and is required to maintain employment.
- Attendance to work (including all chapel services and school-wide assemblies) should be regular and timely.
- Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning that utilizes aspects of positive behavior management in collaboration with administration, as needed.
- Promote open and timely communication with all stakeholders (administration, fellow teachers, parents, and students).
- Utilize formative and informative assessment tools to promote student learning. Progress and assessment should be ongoing conversations with stakeholders.
- Show discretion in handling student records and confidential material and in utilizing social media, ensuring that usage conforms to the guidelines in the Faculty Handbook.
- Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, compassion, integrity, gratitude, self-control, perseverance, punctuality, and composure under pressure.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, diagrams, schedules, and procedure manuals (reasoning and language skills). Ability to write effectively any required reports and correspondence. Communicate successfully in a professional manner with a multicultural population base in the community.
- Other duties assigned by a supervisor.
Physical
- Teachers must regularly stand and walk various distances across campus multiple times a day.
- Teachers must frequently sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, see, and hear.
- Ability to work in environments where the noise level is unusually high.
- Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
PURPOSE:
The position of Cafeteria Assistant at Seffner Christian Academy (Ministry) requires the employee to perform ministerial functions, which are an integral part of his/her employment. These ministerial functions include, but are not limited to, leading and/or participating in staff devotions and/or prayer, sharing the Gospel with visitors or others when called upon to do so during the workday, and the written or verbal communication of biblical teachings. The Cafeteria Assistant will also be required to live on- and off-duty in accordance with the Ministry’s statement of faith, code of conduct, and general beliefs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Cafeteria Assistant shall be one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The Cafeteria Assistant shall be a member in good standing of an evangelical church and shall lead a mature Christian life. He/she shall reflect the purpose and objectives of Christian education and the philosophy and policies of Seffner Christian Academy.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Cafeteria Director
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
SPIRITUAL
- Maintain a testimony and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, committing to biblical standards for all conduct (sexual, interpersonal, etc.) on- and off-campus.
- Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. (Titus 2:7-8)
- Implement biblical principles in dealing with students, parents, staff/administration, including resolution of all conflicts through application of the Matthew 18 principle.
- Place a daily emphasis on Biblical integration through the curriculum and the willingness to lead Bible studies, chapels, and devotions as needed.
- Show support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child's education and assist them in the task.
- Encourage students to accept God's gift of salvation and to grow in their faith and embrace the reality of their identity in Christ.
- Be an active and positive force in supporting the school ministry on- and off-campus, placing this ministry in a place of priority.
PROFESSIONAL
- Be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures of SCA.
- Provide a quality lunch for students and staff.
- Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Cook experience preferred.
- Clean the kitchen daily and dispose of unused food that can not be stored.
- Provide a friendly atmosphere for all students, families, and staff.
- Other duties assigned by the Cafeteria Director.
PHYSICAL
- The Cafeteria Assistant is regularly required to stand and walk the various distances across campus multiple times a day.
- The Cafeteria Assistant is frequently required to sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, see and hear.
- Ability to work in environments where the noise level is unusually high.
- Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Purpose
The position of Athletic Trainer at Seffner Christian Academy (Ministry) requires the employee to perform ministerial functions, which are an integral part of his/her employment. These ministerial functions include but are not limited to leading and/or participating in staff devotions and/or prayer, sharing the Gospel with visitors or others when called upon to do so during the workday, and the written or verbal communication of biblical teachings. Athletic Trainers will also be required to live on- and off-duty in accordance with the Ministry’s statement of faith, code of conduct, and general beliefs.
Qualifications
An Athletic Trainer shall be one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. An Athletic Trainer shall be a member in good standing of an evangelical church and shall lead a mature Christian life. He/she shall reflect on the purpose and objectives of Christian education and athletics and the philosophy and policies of Seffner Christian Academy. An Athletic Trainer must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a state licensure and certification by the American Board of Certifications, and a CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Athletic Director
SUPERVISES: Students
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Spiritual
● Maintain a testimony and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, committing to biblical standards for all conduct (sexual, interpersonal, etc.) on- and
off-campus.
● Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth (prayer life, Bible study, spiritual outreach, etc.).
● Have a Christ-centered home and personal life evidenced by Biblically driven decision-making and the presence of the fruit of the Spirit.
● Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, attitude, integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. (Titus 2:7-8; Luke 6:40)
● Implement Biblical principles in dealing with students, parents, staff/administration, including resolution of all conflicts through the application of the Matthew 18 principle.
● Place a daily emphasis on Biblical worldview development through the curriculum. Be willing to lead Bible studies, chapels, and devotions as needed.
● Show support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child's education and partner with them in the task.
● Encourage students to accept God's gift of salvation and grow in their faith, and embrace the reality of their identity in Christ. Be willing to share the Gospel message on and off campus.
● Participate in a local Bible-believing church.
● Be an active and positive force in supporting the school ministry on- and off-campus, placing this ministry in a place of priority.
Professional
● Support Seffner Christian Academy in implementing all policies, procedures, and directives governing the school’s operation.
● Maintain a professional appearance that complies with the SCA Dress Code policies both on-campus and during all school functions and activities outside typical school hours.
● Attend all practices, games, and tournaments as instructed.
● Create and maintain a classroom environment that is positive, engaging, clean, and tidy.
● Complete in a timely fashion all athletic-related record keeping: reports, clearances, inventory, etc.
● Provide a safe physical environment by knowing and implementing crisis protocols and maintaining constant supervision of students.
● Provide evaluations, emergency medical care, therapy, and rehabilitation.
● Demonstrate a positive connection with coaches, athletes, and parents.
● Actively participate in professional development opportunities and administratively scheduled meetings for the purpose of both personal growth. Recertification is the responsibility of the Athletic Trainer and is required to maintain employment.
● Attendance to work (including all chapel services and school-wide assemblies) should be regular and timely.
● Maintain an environment conducive to character development that utilizes aspects of positive behavior management in collaboration with administration, as needed.
● Promote open and timely communication with all stakeholders (administration, fellow teachers, parents, and students).
● Show discretion in handling student records and confidential material and in utilizing social media, ensuring that usage conforms to the guidelines in the Faculty Handbook.
● Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, compassion, integrity, gratitude, self-control, perseverance, punctuality, and composure under pressure.
● Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, diagrams, schedules, and procedure manuals (reasoning and language skills). Ability to write effectively any required reports and correspondence. Communicate successfully in a professional manner with a multicultural population base in the community.
● Other duties assigned by a supervisor.
Physical
● Athletic trainers must regularly stand, walk, and run various distances across campus multiple times a day.
● Athletic trainers must frequently sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, see, and hear.
● Ability to work in environments where the noise level is unusually high.
● Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Job Description and Qualifications coming soon. Please email Shana Rollins for more information.
Purpose:
The position of the Facility Team at Seffner Christian Academy (Ministry) requires the employee to perform ministerial functions, which are an integral part of his/her employment. These ministerial functions include, but are not limited to, leading and/or participating in staff devotions and/or prayer, sharing the Gospel with visitors or others when called upon to do so during the workday, and the written or verbal communication of biblical teachings. The Facility Team will also be required to live on- and off-duty in accordance with the Ministry’s statement of faith, code of conduct, and general beliefs.
Qualifications:
The Facility Team member shall be one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The Facility Team candidate shall be a member in good standing of an evangelical church and shall lead a mature Christian life. He/she shall reflect the purpose and objectives of Christian education and the philosophy and policies of Seffner Christian Academy.
Responsible to: Director of Operations
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Spiritual
- Maintain a testimony and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, committing to biblical standards for all conduct (sexual, interpersonal, etc.) on- and off-campus.
- Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. (Titus 2:7-8)
- Implement biblical principles in dealing with students, parents, staff/administration, including resolution of all conflicts through application of the Matthew 18 principle.
- Place a daily emphasis on Biblical integration through the curriculum and the willingness to lead Bible studies, chapels, and devotions as needed.
- Show support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child's education and assist them in the task.
- Encourage students to accept God's gift of salvation and to grow in their faith and embrace the reality of their identity in Christ.
- Be an active and positive force in supporting the school ministry on- and off-campus, placing this ministry in a place of priority.
Professional
- Be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures of SCA.
- Complete work orders and communicate status
- Respond to calls from the office with professionalism and timeliness.
- Perform heavy lifting tasks as needed on campus
- Clean, sweep, and mop cafeteria daily
- Keep landscaping maintained
- Organize and clean maintenance shop
- Clean all golf carts
- Other duties assigned by the Director of Operations
Physical
- The Facility Team is regularly required to stand and walk the various distances across campus multiple times a day.
- The Facility Team is frequently required to sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, see and hear.
- Ability to work in environments where the noise level is unusually high.
- Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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PURPOSE:
The position of the Groundskeeper at Seffner Christian Academy (Ministry) requires the employee to perform ministerial functions, which are an integral part of his/her employment. These ministerial functions include, but are not limited to, leading and/or participating in staff devotions and/or prayer, sharing the Gospel with visitors or others when called upon to do so during the workday, and the written or verbal communication of biblical teachings. The Facility Team will also be required to live on- and off-duty in accordance with the Ministry’s statement of faith, code of conduct, and general beliefs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Groundskeeper shall be one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The Groundskeeper candidate shall be a member in good standing of an evangelical church and shall lead a mature Christian life. He/she shall reflect the purpose and objectives of Christian education and the philosophy and policies of Seffner Christian Academy. Seffner Christian Academy is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Facilities
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
SPIRITUAL
Maintain a testimony and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, committing to biblical standards for all conduct (sexual, interpersonal, etc.) on- and off-campus.
Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. (Titus 2:7-8)
Implement biblical principles in dealing with students, parents, staff/administration, including resolution of all conflicts through application of the Matthew 18 principle.
Place a daily emphasis on Biblical integration through the curriculum and the willingness to lead Bible studies, chapels, and devotions as needed.
Show support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their child's education and assist them in the task.
Encourage students to accept God's gift of salvation and to grow in their faith and embrace the reality of their identity in Christ.
Be an active and positive force in supporting the school ministry on- and off-campus, placing this ministry in a place of priority.
PROFESSIONAL
Be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures of SCA.
Maintains green spaces by mowing, weeding, trimming, and pruning.
Plants grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers.
Installs and maintains water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardens, outdoor lighting, and other design features.
Digs trenches and levels ground.
Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair.
Applies mulch, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
Removes unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees, as well as downed limbs.
Operates hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf-blowers, snowblowers, tillers, backhoes, and tractors.
Helps to maintain irrigation systems.
Rakes leaves and other vegetation from lawns and flower beds.
Works with other maintenance crew and construction specialists as needed.
Other duties assigned by the Director of Facilities.
PHYSICAL
The Groundskeeper is regularly required to stand and walk the various distances across campus multiple times a day.
The Groundskeeper is frequently required to sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, see and hear.
Ability to work in environments where the noise level is unusually high.
Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Description and Qualifications coming soon. Please email Shana Rollins for more information.
Applicants seeking an instructional position are required to have completed their Bachelor's degree and will be required to seek certification through the Association of Christian Schools International. All candidates must maintain a solid walk with Christ and attend a local church that is in alignment with Seffner Christian Academy’s doctrine.
Throughout the application process, applicants will be required to provide references, undergo criminal background checks, and provide official transcripts before final hire and the first day of employment.
Please complete the Applicant Information Form to begin application process. Please feel free to email Mrs. Shana Rollins, if you have any questions.
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