Teacher Employment Application (Preschool) First Name *Middle Name *Last Name *Email Address *Phone *Statement of FaithStatement of Faith The Statement of Faith adopted by the Board of Directors of the Arma Dei Academy, Inc. is limited to primary Christian doctrine, which is considered central to all Christian denominations, and which sets Christianity apart from other faiths. The corporation is based on traditional Christian and Orthodox beliefs and, therefore, believes it is best for all concerned that employment and admission be open only to those who adhere to traditional Christian and Orthodox beliefs. For our purposes a Christian confesses with his mouth and believes in his heart that Jesus is LORD; He died for her/his sins, and that God raised Jesus from the dead. (Romans 10:8-10.) The Lead Administrator shall operate a school that will closely adhere to the Apostle’s Creed and these following additional statements of faith (collectively the “Statement of Faith”): 1. We believe the Bible alone to be the word of God, the ultimate and infallible authority for faith and practice. We believe the Bible alone to be the word of God, the authoritative and final standard for belief and conduct. 2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is omnipotent; that is, He can do all things. God is omnipresent; that is, He is present to all creation and has under His immediate authority all things which are in Heaven, in the earth, and under the earth. God is omniscient; that is, He knows all things. He readily exercises His power which is present everywhere, and to Him there is nothing that is impossible or unknown, that is, He knows what has been from eternity, what now takes place everywhere, and what will be to all eternity. 3. We believe that God immutably creates each person to reflect his image as male and female and that God looked at everything he had made, and he found it very good (Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:31, Deuteronomy 6:4, John 10:30). Maleness and Femaleness are biologically determined at conception and are not subject to change. We believe that marriage was instituted by God, is the life-long covenant between one man and one woman, and that all forms of sexual activity outside of marriage are sin (Mark 10:6-9). 4. We believe 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 through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory (Matthew 1:18, John 1:29, Acts 2:22, Romans 3:24-25, Romans 8:34, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 1:20, 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Peter 1:19-20, Revelation 1:5-7). 5. We believe that, for the salvation of lost and sinful men, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary. (John 3:3-8) 6. We believe that salvation is by grace through faith alone and not by works (of any kind) that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) 7. We believe that faith without works is dead. (James 2:17) 8. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12), by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. (Galatians 5:16) 9. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved to the resurrection of life, and they that are lost to eternal destruction and separation from God. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 2 Thessalonians 1:9) 10. We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (John 17:20-23) 11. We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other state or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life (Psalm 119). 12. We believe that God made all people from one man. We believe that God created every person equally in his own image. As divine image bearers, all people have inestimable value and dignity before God and deserve honor, respect, and protection (Genesis 1:26-27). Though people often can be distinguished by different nationalities or ethnicities, they are ontological equals before God in both creation and redemption (Acts 10:34). We believe all sinful actions and their results (including the evils perpetrated between and upon ethnic groups by others) are to be confessed as sinful, repented of, and repudiated.The above are the foundational beliefs upon which the Academy is based. They are the key elements of Christianity and will be unapologetically taught in various ways through all grade levels. All Directors serving on the Board and Academy staff must subscribe to these foundational principles. This Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible word of God, speaks with final authority, concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of all mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For the purpose of Academy doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, the Board of Directors is the Academy’s final interpretative authority on the Bible’s meaning and application (2 Timothy 3:16). Apostle’s Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead.He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.From there he shall come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit; The holy *catholic church (*universal),the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, The resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. By signing below, I knowingly, willfully, and sincerely attest to this Statement of Faith of Arma Dei Academy, Inc.Statement of Faith (name and date in space below) *Your browser does not support e-Signature field.PERSONAL INFORMATIONStreet Address *Apartment, suite, etcCityState/ProvinceZIP / Postal CodeDo you have school-aged children? *YesNoNumber of children: *Names and ages: *Are you a citizen of the United States? *YesNoIf no, are you authorized to work in the U.S.? *YesNoHave you ever been convicted of a felony? * If yes, please attach a letter of explanation.YesNoHow did you hear about Arma Dei Academy? *BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCEList any degrees and/or training/certificates/credentials you have. *Please type “See Attached Resume” in the space provided below if this information is included in your attached resume. List any teaching experience or other job/life experience that qualifies you to be an educator. *Please type “See Attached Resume” in the space provided below if this information is included in your attached resume. Describe any previous experience with the following. *Classical teaching pedagogy, as well as any textbook series with which you are familiar (e.g. Math in Focus, Logic of English, Classical Academic Press Latin, Novare Science).What do you consider to be the optimal classroom atmosphere for learning? *Describe your view of the parents role in the educational process. *CHRISTIAN FAITH AND ADDITIONAL QUESTIONSWhat is your denominational preference? *What is your denominational preference?7th Day AdventistAnglicanAssembly of GodBaptistCatholicChristianChurch of ChristEpiscopalianJehovah’s WitnessJewishLDSLutheranMethodistNazareneNew AgeNon-DenominationalNone SpecificOrthodoxPresbyterianUnknownWesleyanOtherPlace of worship? *How would you describe your church attendance? *How would you describe your church attendance?Frequent attendeeinfrequent attendeeMember and frequent attendeeMember and infrequent attendeeOtherPlease describe your faith and what has led you to profess Jesus Christ as Lord. *Please describe the impact Christianity has in your daily life and teaching? *Express why you desire to teach at Arma Dei Academy. *What do you consider to be your strengths as teacher? *Please include examples.Explain your philosophy of education. *Explain your understanding of classical education. *In the past year, how have you demonstrated your hunger as a lifelong learner? *(e.g., include books you have read in the past six months, and which impacted you the most.)REFERENCESWe will contact the references you list belowReference (first and last name): *Position/relationship: *Telephone number: *Email: *Reference (first and last name): *Position/relationship: *Telephone number: *Email: *Reference (first and last name): *Position/relationship: *Telephone number: *Email: *APPLICATION CERTIFICATION AND AGREEMENTAgreement (name and date in space below) *I understand that Arma Dei Academy does not discriminate in its employment practices against any person because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age or qualified disability. I hereby certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release. I authorize Arma Dei Academy to thoroughly interview the references provided by me. I also authorize the school to investigate my work records and evaluations, my educational preparation and other matters related to my suitability for the position. In addition, I hereby release the school, my former employers, references, and all other parties from any and all claims, demands or liability arising out of or in any way related to such investigations or disclosure. I waive the right to personally view any references given to the school. Since I will be working with children, I understand I must consent to a governmental background check and drug test. I understand that any offer of employment that I may receive from Arma Dei Academy is conditioned upon the receipt of background information, including criminal background information. Arma Dei Academy may refuse employment or terminate conditional employment if, in its sole discretion, it deems any background information unfavorable or adverse to Arma Dei Academy and its mission. I certify that I have carefully read and do understand the above statements. Your Document (Must be .pdf, .doc, or .docx) *Drag and Drop (or) Choose FilesSubmitPlease do not fill in this field.
