UPPER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL APPLICATION
Please fill out the above application and send with your resume to Dr. Joshua Keegan, at jkeegan@pvcama.org. Thank you.

Pioneer Valley Christian School

965 Plumtree Road

Springfield, MA 01119

Upper School Principal Job Description

General Description

The mission of Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is to, “equip students to know Truth, pursue academic excellence, and live with integrity.” The upper school Principal role is tasked with the responsibility to see that the mission is carried out in the upper school and to ensure that all staff are working towards the same vision.

The Upper School Principal is appointed by and reports directly to the Head of School. He/She will be responsible for the supervision of the daily operation of the middle and high schools. This supervision will be in accordance with the stated philosophy and policies of the school, as established by the board of directors. The Head of School will evaluate the performance of the principal regularly and annually. The principal will work with the faculty and staff in providing spiritual leadership and in developing and maintaining a curriculum that meets the needs of the students, the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the desires of the administration.

Job Requirements:

It is expected that the Upper School Principal will:

· Acknowledge Christ as Savior and live as His disciple, demonstrating a desire for spiritual vitality in his/her prayer life, in Bible study, and in spiritual outreach to others,

· Be an active member and participant in a local Bible-believing church.

· Hold to PVCA’s statement of faith and lifestyle statement.

· Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40), exemplifying the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people (Galatians 5:22-23).

· Hold a master’s degree from an accredited postsecondary institution or be willing to complete a degree within a specified time-period.

· Hold an ACSI standard certificate.

· Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy, having a basic proficiency in word processing, creating and using a spreadsheet, e-mailing, and accessing the Internet.

· Have relevant experience in Christian education, in leadership positions, and in working with students and families.

· Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encouraging leader, and a motivated self-starter with a high standard and personal expectation of excellence.

· Communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parents, volunteers, and students.

· Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the academy.

· Respectfully submit to the authority of the Board of Directors and Head of School.

Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Upper School Spanish Teacher
Job Description

Job Summary:
The Upper School Spanish teacher will teach Spanish courses to Upper School students from beginner to advanced levels, using the target language as the primary language of instruction and advancing student’s curiosity and knowledge of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

Reports to: Upper School Principal

Evaluation: Annual written evaluation conducted by the US principal

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

Certifications: ACSI; Certified in Spanish Education (preferred).

Criteria: Beyond degree and certification requirements, the Spanish teacher will be a mature Christian with a solid understanding of and commitment to Christian education, a clear support of PVCA’s mission and vision, and a heart of service and humility towards coworkers, students, and families.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Effectively teach multiple levels of Spanish, from beginner to Advanced Placement.
2. Uses Comprehensible Input to prepare materials, write curriculum, and deliver lesson plans to meet the needs of individual students.
3. Encourage students to listen attentively, fully participate, and actively engage in the language learning process.
4. Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and language activities appropriate for use in the classroom, staying current in developments of best professional practice for language learning.
5. Schedule and prepare students for oral and written assessments.
6. Teach students about Spanish culture, festivals, traditional food, fashion, and social conventions, helping them to cultivate an appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures.
7. Organizing fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language skills.
8. Other responsibilities as required. (depending on the number of enrolled students, Spanish language courses may not be a full-time teaching load).

PVCA-Application 2023

Fill out the above application and email to careers@pvcama.org or jkeegan@pvcama.org. 

 4 hours/day, School days only

Job Details:

Pay: Based on experience

Job type: part-time, school days only

Shift and schedule: Monday – Friday when school is in session, 10AM – 2PM (flexible)

Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is a private, non-denominational Christian school in Springfield, Massachusetts serving preschool through grade twelve students. Founded in 1972, the Academy is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The mission of Pioneer Valley Christian Academy is to offer a thorough Christian education, based on the authoritative Word of God, with the ultimate goal of training students to love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and mind.

The Academy strives to provide a college preparatory, liberal arts curriculum, emphasizing Christian morals and ethics, and Christian standards of discipline and instruction. The Academy desires that students learn the relevance of Christianity to our culture. It aspires to graduate students who are spiritually, academically, physically, and socially mature and prepared to invest their lives influencing society for the glory of God.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The daytime housekeeper must support the mission, philosophy, and vision of Pioneer Valley Christian Academy (PVCA). The daytime housekeeper must model Christian ideals and be committed to uphold high Christian standards, serving as a Christian role model (I Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school. The daytime housekeeper must be a born-again believer of Jesus Christ with spiritual maturity. The daytime housekeeper is responsible for supporting the Facilities Department in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the facilities rooms, furnishings, equipment, and entrances. The daytime housekeeper reports to the Director of Facilities.

REQUIRED SPIRITUAL QUALITIES

It is expected that the daytime housekeeper will:

· acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.

· believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God—our standard for faith and practice.

· believe and actively support the Academy’s Statement of Faith.

· demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others.

· be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40).

· sign and live by the school’s Lifestyle Statement and Declaration of Moral Integrity as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry in regard to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct.

· evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.

· share the Christian faith with others.

· actively participate in a local Bible-believing church.

PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

It is expected that the daytime housekeeper will:

· have experience in housekeeping services.

· possess a high school diploma or GED.

· possess effective communication skills.

· have the ability to work collaboratively and constructively.

· possess organizational and time management skills.

· maintain a courteous, professional, and respectful attitude in all situations.

· have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES

It is expected that the daytime housekeeper will:

· have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go” (Prov. 22:6, NIV).

· be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter.

· understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality.

· be committed to Christian education as evidenced by the enrollment of his or her own K-12 school-age children in PVCA.

· respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.

· have the ability to multitask.

· use wise judgement and have the ability to work independently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONCIBILITIES:

The daytime housekeeper will:

· work under the direction of the Director of Facilities performing cleaning and maintaining of the school building.

· perform work such as daily cleaning of floors, walls, windows, toilets, furniture, vacuums carpets, dry/wet mopping tile floors and other associated work.

· perform work that requires the ability to perform manual labor including emptying trash, occasional lifting and moving furniture, moving supplies and equipment and performs other related duties as requested.

· deliver supplies.

· prepare the building for authorized events.

· provide quality customer service for building users.

· report vandalism, mechanical malfunctions, broken windows, doors, and other building damage.

· aid in maintaining safe and effective building operations.

· maintain regular and punctual attendance.

· perform other duties as assigned.

· demonstrate effective and reliable work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and shows a willingness to learn new work skills.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The daytime housekeeper position is physically demanding. The person must possess significant strength and physical ability to lift a minimum of, 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time, withstand heat, and perform all duties as assigned.

Disclaimer or provisions: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

Pioneer Valley Christian Academy
Educational Therapist
Job Description

Job Summary:
The Educational Therapist provides instruction and therapy to the assigned learning disabled students using the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD) model of intervention.

Reports to: Student Services Director

Evaluation: Annual written evaluation conducted by the Student Services Director

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; advanced degree preferred

Certifications: ACSI; NILD Level I certification is required; pursuit of additional level of certification is expected.

Criteria: Beyond degree and certification requirements, the Educational Therapist will be a mature Christian with a solid understanding of and commitment to Christian education, a clear support of PVCA’s mission and vision, and a heart of service and humility towards coworkers, students, and families.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Conduct regularly scheduled educational therapy sessions as assigned and assign appropriate homework to meet student needs.
2. Conduct initial educational testing and write initial testing reports.
3. Employ those instructional aids, methods and materials that will provide for the individual program of the student.
4. Be responsible for management of assigned therapy station and materials.
5. Train the parents of each student in appropriate methods of assisting the student with his/her homework and Rhythmic Writing, conduct a parent reporting conference, and initiate and maintain ongoing communication with parents.
6. Maintain adequate records.
7. Request instructional materials needed for use in therapy.
8. Schedule monthly parent observations.
9. Attend and participate in scheduled faculty meetings and Discovery Program parent meetings.
10. Take advantage of opportunities that will improve professional development, such as graduate courses, seminars, and conferences.
11. Consult with classroom teachers regularly and make periodic observations of students.
12. Attend the regular classroom parent-teacher conference held in November.

 

We are currently accepting applications for a preschool teacher’s aide. Please fill out the Staff Application 03-20-2023 and send your resume to Elementary Principal, Malissa Feragne at mferagne@pvcama.org.  For more information, call the main office Monday – Friday, 9:00AM-3:00 PM.

 

We are currently accepting applications for Substitute Teachers. Please complete the Application for Substitute Teacher and return it to Dr. Joshua Keegan, Head of School.