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First Love Christian Academy
P.O. Box 109   
Washington, PA 15301      724-228-FLHS


 

openings FOR 2008:

Biology and possibly other sciences teacher
ALGEBRA, ALGEBRA 2, PRE-CALCULUS, CALCULUS

Federal Bureau of Investigation Identification Record Request

Act 34 and 151 Background Checks

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL SERVICES UNIT
             
March 13, 2007

SUBJECT:  ACT 34 of 1985 BACKGROUND CLEARANCE PROCEDURES
24 PS 1-111 as amended (Act 114 of 2006, Act 70 of 2004, Act 48 of 2003, Act 153 of 2002, Act 30 of 1997 and Act 211 of 1990)
22 Pa Code, Chapter 8

TO:   ALL PUBLIC, PRIVATE and NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FROM:   Denise Wolfgang                      Marion K. Echols-Clark
                   Coordinator                            Basic Education Associate II
                          Telephone:  (717) 783-3750      E-mail: mecholscla@state.pa.us 
            TTY:  (717) 783-8445
            E-mail:  dwolfgang@state.pa.us


ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT with public and private schools including student teachers and independent contractors and their employees, but excluding employees who do not have direct contact with students must undergo background checks. 

CRIMINAL HISTORY REPORTS SHALL BE NO MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR OLD AT THE TIME OF EMPLOYMENT

Prospective employees/student teacher candidates/contractors and their employees, hereafter referred to collectively as applicant, are to submit with their employment application a State and Federal criminal history report or a copy of the completed form/request.  Student teacher candidates are to submit the criminal history reports to the administrator of the educator preparation program prior to participation in any classroom teaching, internship, or clinical or field experience.  Administrators shall require each applicant to produce the original criminal reports prior to employment or follow appropriate procedures to employ applicants on a provisional basis.  Provided all conditions listed in the Law are met, when the applicant provides a copy of the completed form/request to the administrator the administrator may employ applicants on a provisional basis for a single period not to exceed 90 days.

An administrator, or other person responsible for employment decisions in a school or other institution under this section who willfully fails to comply with the provisions of this section commits a violation of this Act and shall be subject to civil penalty.  A civil penalty shall not exceed $2,500.  Procedures that will be followed by staff of the School Services Unit when investigating alleged violations of 24 PS 1-111 are contained in Basic Education Circular 24 PS 1-111 Violations of Background Checks http://www.pde.state.pa.us/k12/cwp/view.asp?A=11&Q=54218
 

Safety First!  All employees and volunteers must have a recent criminal check and child abuse clearance on file at the academy.  The forms are available below.

Click here to find clearance requirements

FEDERAL CLEARANCES DIRECTIONS

Criminal Check
Child Abuse Clearance

Please have the clearances available when applying for a position.  Thank you!

Items Needed:  You may have items you would like rid of that we need.  Please view the list below and call Kathleen at 724-344-6816 if you can help:  wheelchair, table tennis, efficiency washer and dryer, small refrigerator, office supplies, musical instruments, piano (tunable)

Employment Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities Matthew 25:14-30


 

 VOLUNTEER POSITIONS NEEDED
2 Thessalonians 1
 11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith
 

Stewards: volunteers their specific gift of…
contact us by e-mail

Board of Directors Positions
Community Director: work on large projects necessary for the “creation stage” of the academy.
submit a letter of interest either by mail or e-mail and two reference letters.
 

FLCA is in search of a Stewardship Director:
Do you have great organizational skills?  Do you like to take charge?  Is the Lord calling you to volunteer to do His work?  If so, FLCA would like to meet with you about a Stewardship Director position.  We have a need for someone to organize our fundraising and coordinate events.  Contact us and come to a meeting to find out what we're all about.

Items Needed: You may have items you would like rid of that we need.  Please view the list below and call Kathleen at 724-228-4390
 if you can help:  wheelchair, table tennis, efficiency washer and dryer, small refrigerator, copy machine for office use, office supplies, musical instruments, piano (tunable please)
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Books other media
Over 3500 books have been donated!
We are accepting library donations.  We'll pick them up!  A label will be placed in the books recognizing the donor.
You can also donate a book in memory of a loved one.
 


FLCA is now accepting applications of employment for a variety of positions possibly in 2008.  All applicants must submit an application including a brief testimony of Christian faith, references, clearances; Act 33/34 and 151.  For teaching positions, please include a copy of your teaching certificate and N.T.E. Scores.  You can send through mail or e-mail.  If you are sending a digital portfolio, please send it to the P.O. Box address above.  In anticipation of growth over the first two years, we are accepting applications for all secondary education positions, technology coordinator/technician, building and grounds supervisor.


Posting of Professional Job Positions
1 Timothy 1:12
 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.

SPIRITUAL LEADER POSITION
Spiritual Leader Initial Application(.pdf)
Spiritual Leader Job Description (.rtf)
Spiritual Leader Job Description (.pdf)

Are you a college graduate? Do you have experience in ministry? Do you work well with teens? Do you have a (Preferred) background in education? Do you have a heart for missions? Do you believe the Bible is Truth?  First Love Christian Academy is a college preparatory academy looking for a Spiritual Director.  The position is initially flexible for part time or full time work pending qualifications.  The spiritual leader shall be a Christian and a college graduate, with ministry experience who feels God’s calling to the field of education.  The position could potentially include teaching Biblical Studies courses and organizing a Wednesday morning worship service at a Christian Academy.  contact us by e-mail

Faculty positions
Download, complete, and submit the following documents for Professional Teacher Positions!  We are accepting applications for all teaching positions. 
The files are in .pdf format you will need Adobe Reader to download. 
Click  to get your free copy.
Biblical Studies
Cultural Studies (Social Studies)
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Humanities (English)
Honors Mathematics
Science-Biology

Christian Teacher Job Description
Initial Teacher Application
Employer Reference Form
Personal Reference Form