G.C.A... HOME OF THE MOST LOVING... MOST CARING... MOST QUALIFIED...
MOST UNITED STAFF FAMILY!
Garr Christian Academy is a ministry of Garr Memorial Church. The school adheres to Biblical principles including its published doctrinal statement. The school employs faculty and administrators who serve as role models in their Christian walk and who are maturing in both their professional life and their Christian faith.
Garr Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnic origin in the hiring of its certified or non-certified personnel.
Personal Qualifications for Employment:
All employees at Garr Christian School shall be born-again Christians and active members of an evangelical church. (Rom. 10:9-10 and Heb. 10:24-25) Each teacher must provide a letter from his/her pastor stating the status of his/her membership and attendance.
All employees shall give evidence of good moral character, serving as a Christian role model. (II Tim 4:12)
All employees shall demonstrate a conviction that God has called him or her to become involved in a Christian school ministry. (I Cor. 7:21-24)
All employees shall have a workable knowledge of the Word of God, be convinced of the importance of prayer, and actively pursue a relationship with God through his Son, Jesus Christ. (I Tim. 4:7, Ps. 42:1-2)
All employees shall be in agreement with the School Philosophy and Statement of Faith as outlined in the Garr Christian School Family Handbook and Teachers Handbook.
Professional Qualifications:
Teachers shall have a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science Degree from a recognized college or university and shall have a valid, initial teaching certification in Elementary or Middle School Education. The Board may waive these requirements if courses related to curriculum and instruction have been completed and/or the applicant is willing to pursue current certification. Teachers will provide the Administrator with a copy of a valid teaching certificate and an official transcript of all college and graduate studies or make other acceptable arrangements with the administration.
Support staff including teaching assistants and aides shall meet the same personal requirements as certified staff. They will not be required to have a degree or certification.
Teachers and staff shall have had or be willing to pursue courses specifically pertaining to the area of Christian education and philosophy.
Medical Requirements & Background Check:
All state medical requirements for a teaching position with proof of such must be filed with the school, including a current Health Examination Certificate with a TB test from the teacher's physician.
Teachers will be finger printed, and a criminal background check will be done.
Fringe Benefits:
Sick Days... Lead classroom teachers and full time teaching assistants may be permitted up to five sick days per school year. A pro-rated payroll deduction will be made for each day absent over the allotted days. These days do not accumulate from year to year. Part-time teachers will be offered an opportunity to re-schedule their classes for another day.
Jury Duty... Employees called for Jury Duty will be paid the difference between their regular daily pay and the amount received as compensation for jury duty.
Vacation Days... Full-time teachers and teaching assistants receive all standard school holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring vacations.
Medical Insurance:
The school shall pay medical insurance premiums for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. (Additional insurance for the employee's family members may by purchased at the employee's expense.) This insurance will begin 90 days after initial employment begins and shall continue in effect for the contract period. It shall also continue to be in effect between contract periods for returning certified teachers. Otherwise the policies will be terminated upon the last day of employment. If a returning certified teacher breaks a contract and resigns prior to 90 days of employment during the next school year, the teacher is responsible for repayment of the insurance premiums paid since their last day of work.
Preschool Teachers working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the medical insurance benefit during the sessions they are employed. Eligible Preschool Teachers that are offered a position for the next school year, but choose not to work during the summer session, may continue their health insurance by paying the monthly premiums during the months they are not working. Otherwise, the policy will be terminated upon the last day of employment for the current session, and the employee would have to re-apply for health insurance when the next session of employment begins, and the policy would not go into effect for 90 days.
If the eligible employee elects not to receive the health benefit, no compensation is given in its place.
Tuition Discounts:
Full-time teachers and teaching assistants shall receive a 50% discount on Grade School tuition for their children enrolled in Garr Christian Academy. They shall receive FREE preschool tuition for their children enrolled in Garr Christian Preschool. In addition, full-time teachers holding North Carolina State Certification shall receive FREE Grade School tuition for their first child enrolled in Garr Christian Academy.
ACSI Convention The school shall pay the registration fee and for one night of lodging for full-time teachers who attend the ACSI Convention in Greensboro, NC.
Garr Christian Academy has been classified as a 501(c)3 non-profit church related organization and has chosen not to participate in the Federal Unemployment Tax Act. Therefore, upon termination of employment, regardless of the reason(s), unemployment benefits are not available.
Tax and Employment Forms:
Federal and State income tax forms and an I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) must be completed and turned in to the office before beginning work.Ê They must be renewed at the beginning of each employment year.
Workman's Compensation Coverage:
The school participates in a mandatory worker's compensation insurance. All injuries due to the employee's work must be reported to the office immediately so that appropriate forms may be completed. North Carolina law requires this notice of injury form to be completed within five (5) days of any injury.
Application Process:
Step One
-Submit a current resume with references.
-Submit the Initial Teacher Application, and Applicant's Certification and Agreement.
After reviewing the applicant's resume and Initial Application, if the Administrator decides to proceed, the applicant will be contacted for the following:
Step Two
-Meet with the Administrator for an interview
-Request that the following letters of recommendation be mailed to the School:
-letters of recommendation from two references
-a letter of recommendation from a former employer (job related)
-a letter of recommendation from your Pastor
Have copies of your college transcript(s) mailed to Garr Christian School
Submit a copy of your Teacher Certification form.
After prayerfully considering how to proceed, the Administrator will notify the applicant of his decision. If he decides to proceed, the applicant will be contacted for the following:
Step Three
Applicant may be asked to meet with the Principal, and/or the Pastor of Garr Memorial Church
* If approved, a contract will be offered to the applicant. It must be signed and returned within ten business days to become a valid contract.
Furnish a current Health Examination Certificate from your personal physician.
Applicant will be scheduled for finger printing and criminal background check
A Teacher Handbook will be issued
OPEN THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS, PRINT THEM AND START THE APPLICATION PROCESS IMMEDIATELY!
APPLICATION
PERSONAL REFERENCE FORM
EMPLOYER REFERENCE FORM
HEALTH FORM
The educational philosophy of Garr Christian School is based on the belief that God is Truth, that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and contains this Truth, and that God wants us to know Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. God created all things and sustains all things; therefore, the studentÕs purpose is to know God, his Creator, and to make Him known. Language, mathematics, science, social studies, as well as art, music, and all other areas of learning are tools to help us understand God's creation and communicate that understanding with other people.
All instruction is taught in a manner consistent with Scripture and with a God-centered view of the world. Through the integration of facts with the Word of God and the God-centered interpretation of those facts, the school endeavors to promote academic learning, the appreciation of fine arts and physical skills, the respect for and understanding of government, and knowledge of the role of various cultures and social issues in the world in light of God's Word. Most importantly, the school desires to help students grow in the knowledge and appreciation of God and His Word and to respond to God's calling in their lives.
Established in response to God's leading as well as to the request of parents of children at Garr Playskool, the school believes in the importance of promoting close communication with the parents of the students, recognizing that God has given to parents the ultimate responsibility for the education of their children.
MISSION
GCA strives to provide a balanced educational program to develop well-rounded students. Working as a team with parents, the school provides a setting where the students can use language, science, mathematics, social studies, art, music, physical education, and all other areas of learning as tools to understand God and His creation and to communicate that understanding to other people.
STATEMENT of FAITH
Garr Christian School is a ministry of Garr Memorial Church. We believe...
The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God. 2 Tim. 3:16
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. 2 Cor. 3:14
In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in his bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years. Matt. 16:16; 1 Cor. 15: 3-4
In the blessed hope, which is the rapture of the Church at Christ's coming. Titus 2:13
The only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ. 1 Peter 1:18-19
Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation. John 3:3,5.
The redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer. 1 Peter 2:24
The baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it. Acts 2:39
In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life. Gal. 5:16
In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation. John 5:28-29
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