OCA Employment Application

Personal Information

Directions: Please complete the following question about yourself.

Oakwood Christian Academy conducts criminal background investigations on all persons who are offered employment. Misrepresentation of facts will result in a withdrawal of any conditional offer of employment.

Position Desired

Directions: Please complete the following questions to indicate the position you are applying for.

Professional Qualifications

Directions: Please complete the following questions about your professional qualifications.

What degree(s) do you hold?

Please include (1) the name of the Degree/Diploma/Major/Minor, (2) Name and Location of Institution, (3) Date Received, and (4) G.P.A.

Do you hold a state-issued teacher's certification?  

If so, please indicate (1) Certification Class, (2) Subject Area and/or Grades, (3) State, and (4) Expiration Date.

Employment History

Directions: Please describe your employment history. Please start with your current/most recent employer and work backwards for the past ten years and include the following information:

• Employer
• Employer Address
• Position Held
• Employment Dates
• Description of Duties
• Supervisor Name, Phone, and Email
• Reason for Leaving
• Annual Salary

Interests and Abilities 

Directions: Please complete the following questions about your interest and abilities.

Christian Background

Directions: Please complete the following questions about your Christian Background.

If you attend church, please provide your church Information. Please include the following:

1. Name of  church and address of your church
2. Pastor's Name
3. Church Denomination
4. List any church/Christian work or ministry in which you have been involved.

References 

Directions: List persons who can attest to and have first hand knowledge of your personal character, commitment, professional preparation, teaching abilities, or your spiritual maturity. Include a pastor, instructor, principal, and a supervisor.

Please provide the following information for each person:

• Name
• Title
• School/Company/Church
• Address
• Email

OCA Mission, Vision, and Goals, Core Values, Philosophy of Education, and Discipleship

Directions: Review the following OCA pages to answer the next question:

OCA Mission, Vision, and Goals

OCA Core Values

OCA Philosophy of Education

OCA Discipleship

Uploading of Required Documents

Directions: Please upload the following required documents:

• Copy of Teacher Credentials (Teaching and Leadership Positions Only)
• Copy of Official Transcripts (Teaching and Leadership Positions Only--can be uploaded, emailed, or mailed to OCA)
• Personal Philosophy of Education (Teaching and Leadership Positions Only)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (All Positions--can be uploaded, emailed, or mailed to OCA)
• 1 Letters of Recommendation from a Current Pastor (All Positions--can be uploaded, emailed, or mailed to OCA)
• Personal Testimony (All Positions)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (All Positions)
• Copy of Driver's License for Background Check (All Positions)

Application Verification Statement 

Directions: Please the following statement and complete the verification statement below.
I hereby certify that the facts set forth in this initial application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that discovery of falsification of any statement or significant omission of fact during any phase of the hiring process may prevent me from being hired, or if hired, may subject me to immediate dismissal.

I authorize Oakwood Christian Academy to inquire about my work and personal history and verify all data given in my application for employment, related papers, and my oral interviews. I further authorize the release of any information requested by Oakwood Christian Academy such as employment records, performance reviews, and personal references. I release any organization or company from liability or damage, which may result from furnishing the information requested.