• Faith: Demonstrate and possess a genuine, contagious faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
• Minimum degree type: Bachelor's degree required. For elementary teachers, a major in elementary education (or related, such as general education, etc.) is preferred. For secondary (middle and high school) and enrichment teachers, a major in either education or your field of expertise (science, mathematics, social sciences, music, etc.) is preferred. 
• Experience: Teaching experience highly preferred
• Character traits: Joyfulness, perseverance, grit, integrity, desire to continually grow
• Overall: Be ENTHUSIASTIC and LOVE teaching! Teaching at OCS also requires a love of people in general, and that one be willing to take class outside and explore creation all around us on a regular basis.

It is our expectation that every teacher at OCS is engaging, teaches with rigor, and holds every student to a high standard of achievement academically, socially, and spiritually.

1. Complete the Odessa Christian School Application Questionnaire 
2. If you are selected as a candidate, you will be asked to complete an application and will then enter the next stage of our selection process. You are encouraged to review the application found at the link at the bottom of this page.

 
We look forward to hearing from you!

Elementary Teacher Position:

Odessa Christian School is actively seeking an elementary teacher to join our school for the 2018-2019 school year to teach history, science, and Bible to elementary students. This teacher will team-teach with other elementary teachers.

Requirements are as follows:

• Faith: Demonstrate and possess a genuine, contagious faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
• Minimum degree type: Bachelor's degree, preferably in elementary education or a related field
• Experience: At least one year of classroom teaching experience required
• Character traits: Joyfulness, perseverance, flexibility, creativity, grit, integrity, desire to continually grow
• Overall: Be ENTHUSIASTIC and LOVE teaching! Students should love learning in your classes!

General Responsibilities:

• Consistently apply and implement all school policies and procedures.
• Embrace and enthusiastically teach from a framework of a biblical worldview, high expectations (for students and oneself), a growth mindset approach, and a commitment to working as a team.
• OCS faculty commit to be present, prepared, protective of their students, families, and school community, passionate, and proactive. We seek like-minded faculty who seek to go above and beyond as a teacher and ministry partner, and who seek the Lord in all they do.

TO APPLY: Complete the brief Odessa Christian School Pre-Application Questionnaire

Feel free to learn more about our school!

Website: http://www.odessachristianschool.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ocswranglers/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odessachristianschool/.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Substitute Teacher Position:

This teacher is responsible for being on call to substitute in a variety of classes and grade levels at OCS. If at all possible, this person will be contacted in advance (for planned teacher absences), however, many sub calls are last minute as a result of unplanned absence. 

Requirements are as follows:

• Faith: Demonstrate and possess a genuine, contagious faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
• Minimum degree type: Bachelor's degree preferred, however, applicants with at least an AA degree will be considered for substitute teaching.  
• Experience: Substitute teaching experience highly preferred
• Character traits: Joyfulness, perseverance, grit, integrity, desire to continually grow
• Overall: Be ENTHUSIASTIC and LOVE teaching! Teaching at OCS also requires a love of people in general, and that one be willing to take class outside and explore creation all around us on a regular basis.

Compensation: $75 full day, $9/hour for less than a full day

To be considered for this position, please see "How to Apply" above.