Employment Opportunities

Candidates should

• Have a deep love for, and personal relationship, with Jesus Christ.
• Desire to support and promote Christian education.
• Have a passion for working with kids to achieve the mission of Allendale Christian School.
• Possess, or be a candidate for, a Michigan Teaching license.
• Possess the ability to clearly communicate, and maintain positive relationships, with different stakeholders.

• Must have a degree in education, or be near completion of a degree in Education.
• Must hold, or be a candidate for, a Michigan Teaching License.

• Health insurance (over .75 FTE)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long- and Short-term disability
• 403(b) Retirement Match
• Tuition Discount for own children at ACS

Interested candidates should begin the process by sending an updated resume, along with a cover letter Brian Koetje, head of school, at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org.

This position is for an upper elementary class and begins in August/early September until the end of November.

Candidates should

• Have a deep love for, and personal relationship, with Jesus Christ.
• Desire to support and promote Christian education.
• Have a passion for working with kids to achieve the mission of Allendale Christian School.
• Possess, or be a candidate for, or have held a Michigan Teaching license.
• Possess the ability to clearly communicate, and maintain positive relationships, with different stakeholders.
• Teaching experience is required.
• Elementary experience is strongly preferred.
   

• Must have a degree in education, or be near completion of a degree in Education.
• Must hold, be a candidate for, once have held a Michigan Teaching License.

Interested candidates should begin the process by sending an updated resume, along with a cover letter Brian Koetje, head of school, at bkoetje@allendalechristian.org.

ACS is looking to add qualified candidates as guest teachers for current and future years. If you are interested in being a guest teacher at ACS, have a background in education, and have a strong love for God and for kids, please email your resume to Brian Koetje, Head of School.

Directly work with students who have specific, identified needs. This position requires prior educational experience. This will include:

• Collaboration with the ESS Teacher to develop and execute academic lessons for students that have specific learning goals.
• Independent and collaborative monitoring of student progress and adjusting materials and lessons to meet specific student needs.
• Providing social and behavioral support for students based on plans developed specifically for that student/students by the ESS Teacher and Director of Student Support.
• Working with the ESS teacher to provide feedback at regular intervals (marking periods). 

Work with 3rd and 4th grade students who are identified as needing strategic intervention in the area of reading. All curriculum and programs are provided  by the RTI Specialist.  Weekly communication with the classroom teacher and the RTI Specialist is essential to monitor the progress of the students.
 

Work under the supervision of the ESS Teacher and 5th-8th Grade classroom teachers to provide a variety of support. Support includes 

• Entering the classroom to help individual students during specific class times
• Working with small groups outside of class
   

Directly work with students who have sensory needs. This position is complementary to classroom teachers and social workers and requires the individual to assume responsibility with minimum direct supervision. The role includes:

• Providing sensory breaks for students, as needed.
• Communication with classroom teachers and social workers.
• Coordination with the Social Work Team to create sensory plans, develop goals, and monitor student progress.
• Tracking drop-in sensory needs for students who don't have plans.
• Maintaining the sensory room and tools. 

Help cover our lunchtime service from 10:20am–2:30pm daily.

Email Rebecca Bruggink to apply. 

Help cover our lunchtime service, as needed, from 10:20am–2:30pm. 

Email Rebecca Bruggink to apply. 

We’re looking for substitute bus drivers.

We cover all training costs. Interested or know someone who might be? Please email Brian Koetje to start the conversation.

Help us safely transport students — and make a difference every day!
 

We're looking to fill an immediate need, starting ASAP and continuing into the summer months. This position is typically from 3-6 p.m., Monday–Friday, though the final number of days per week is TBD.  Searching for someone who is fun, loves children and loves the Lord. Candidates must be 17 years or older to apply. Please send your resume to Kelsey Post, Director of Early Childhood Programming.