Employment Application

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Thank you for your inquiry expressing interest in our Christian education program. Our school’s mission statement embodies our commitment to sharing God’s love to children in the midst of a quality academic program:

St. Stephens Lutheran School, in partnership with parents, glorifies God by nurturing and training students to develop their God-given gifts, to excel academically, and to live their faith with others.

In support of this mission, our school requires us to provide a relevant and comprehensive curriculum for all students, in an environment that provides respect, nurture, and care as evidence of our Christian faith. Encompassed in our mission is the challenge for continued innovation in teaching, improvement in our school, maintenance of a positive home and school partnership, and the fostering of Christian values and morals for responsible decision-making and service in our students.

Our school is a Lutheran school. As Lutherans, we believe:

The triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (three persons, but one God) is the only true God.
God the Father created all things and continues to preserve them.
The Bible is God’s Word and the only true source that shows God’s will.
Sin exists in every person and therefore every person needs to hear the good news of Jesus, our Savior.
Jesus is the true Son of God who came to earth to take our place under the law, that he lived a perfect life, died for
our sins and was raised again and intercedes for us in heaven. He is the only way to heaven.
The Holy Spirit alone works faith in our hearts and only through the grace of God (not by what we do) we are
saved from eternal hell. The Holy Spirit grants daily forgiveness of sins and blesses us with many gifts to serve

God in his kingdom.
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Communion) are means of grace by which God offers people his saving grace.
Through them and through the sharing of God’s word, God gives forgiveness of sins and eternal life.

We not only ask our employees to believe and teach these truths, but we also ask our employees to live these truths and give a witness of their faith in every part of the school day and in their personal life.

We believe that serving in a Lutheran School is a special privilege. It carries with it awesome responsibilities because it involves matters of the soul with implications for eternity. A vital part of fulfilling our mission is our search for the best-qualified Christian employees to lead our children in the adventure of learning. Your completed application will make you a part of that search.

To help facilitate our selection process, we ask you to complete the enclosed forms as follows:

Please complete the application (2 pages) and submit it to the school office. You are invited to add or attach any other information that may assist in our evaluation. An attached resume should not substitute for completion of this form. This form will provide us with the accurate and up-to-date information we need to make an informed decision.

Thank you again for your interest in Christian education.

Personal Information

Name

Date

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Contact Name

(if you are not available at the above address or phone number)

Contact Phone

Applying for

10-20 hours/week

20-30 hours/week

30-40 hours/week

(check all that apply)

Are you a United States citizen or do you have valid authorization to work in the U.S.?

Yes

Are you 18 years old or older?

Yes

Education

High School

Degree

Grad Year

Specialization

College

Degree

Grad Year

Specialization

Employment History

List below your last three employers, starting with the last one first.

Date (from - to)

Name and Address (City, State) of School

Position

Reason For Leaving

Date (from - to)

Name and Address (City, State) of School

Position

Reason For Leaving

Date (from - to)

Name and Address (City, State) of School

Position

Reason For Leaving

References

List three persons whom we can contact about you and work characteristics (professional references):

Name

Business/Organization City, State

Telephone and Email

Title or Position

Name

Business/Organization City, State

Telephone and Email

Title or Position

Name

Business/Organization City, State

Telephone and Email

Title or Position

Summarize any previous experience (duties, responsibilities, activity) in working with or teaching children (preschool, daycare, school, summer camp, VBS, Sunday School, etc):

Consent(Required)

Check this box to certify that you have read and agree to the terms below

I have read the cover letter (accompanying this application) concerning St. Stephens Lutheran School, and I understand the nature and scope of the teaching responsibilities in a Lutheran school. I hereby certify that all information given in the above employment application is true, correct, and complete, and that I have not withheld any information that would, if disclosed, affect my application unfavorably. I understand that any falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of facts on this application could result in disqualification from further consideration for employment and, if discovered after employment, could result in immediate dismissal. I hereby authorize St. Stephens Lutheran Church and School and its agents to make investigation of my background, including (but not limited to) an investigation of my references, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, current and past employment, education, and criminal history, which may be conducted through personal interviews with anyone, anywhere, at any time, in person, via telephone, or otherwise and/or which may be obtained from any federal, state, or local files, including those maintained by public or private organizations, for the purpose of confirming the information contained on my application and/or obtaining other information that may be material to my qualifications for employment, including my moral character. A telephone facsimile (fax) or xerographic copy of the consent shall be considered as valid as the original. I release any congregation that is a member of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (Synod), any Lutheran school, the LCMS Southeastern District, the Synod, and any entities associated with afore mentioned entities, their agents, and any person or entity that provides information pursuant to this authorization from any and all liabilities, claims, or lawsuits arising out of or relating to the information obtained from any and all of the above-mentioned references. I agree that I have read and understand the above acknowledgements and agreements and recognize all the above as conditions of employment.

Date(Required)

Applicant Name(Required)

Signature(Required)

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