Employment Opportunities
CURRENT OPENINGS
If you wish to have an application on file please submit a completed PRCA Application and email your resume and unofficial transcripts to info@prcacademy.org
Middle School (6th/7th Grade) Teacher
Capable of teaching two subject areas for 6th and 7th Grade in either Math and Pre-Algebra, Science, English, or History and Bible. Full-time, 10-month position, starting July 31, 2024, through May 2025. Starting salary range is $47,000 to $57,000. Pay is adjusted based on experience and degrees. Tuition discount for all students enrolled at PRCA.
To Apply: Submit completed PRCA Application, email resume and unofficial transcripts to info@prcacademy.org.
Job Description: The teacher will help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christian men and women to the praise and glory of God. Teach all subjects assigned in the designated grade, adhering to the course instruction as prescribed in the Curriculum Guide. Integrate biblical principles and the Christian philosophy of education throughout the curriculum and activities. Keep proper discipline in the classroom and on the school premises. Follow prescribed school policy for discipline procedures. Employ a variety of instructional aides, methods, and materials that will provide creative teaching to reach the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
Required Personal Qualities: Must be member at a local church which has fundamental beliefs in agreement with historic Christian orthodoxy. Must be in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian Philosophy of Education. Must demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
Job Requirements: Must possess minimum of Bachelor’s degree in the related field, or have Bachelor’s degree with 18-semester credit hours in specialty, or have 3 years or more teaching experience. Must agree and apply the Philosophy of Christian Education requirement, according to PRCA requirements.
Must demonstrate proficiency in the computer programs used in the classroom. Needs working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Database software. Must have ability to use technology in lesson plans- such as projectors, iPads, and online videos.
PRCA is committed to a drug-free workplace. All applicants and employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Illegal use or possession of drugs or alcohol may lead to denial of employment, termination and/or loss of workers’ compensation benefits.
Bus Driver
Substitute drivers and Route drivers; 10-month position based on the PRCA school year); $15-$20 per hour;
Hours: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (based on route).
To Apply: Submit the completed PRCA application and email your resume to info@prcacademy.org.
Job Description: Responsible to ensure the assigned bus is mechanically sound to drive route; pick-up/drop off assigned students safely and in compliance with all DOT rules and regulations and safety guidelines. Ensure accountability of all assigned students; ensure order and discipline is maintained on bus.
Required Personal Qualities: Must be a member at a local church which has fundamental beliefs in agreement with historic Christian orthodoxy. Be in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and Philosophy of Christian Education. Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
Job Requirements: Current Commercial Drivers’ License Class B (CDL) (with air brakes) or willing to get trained and take test to obtain CDL, with a passenger endorsement. (Training would be accomplished as soon as possible.) Medical physical required to obtain CDL license.
PRCA is committed to a drug-free workplace. All applicants and employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Illegal use or possession of drugs or alcohol may lead to denial of employment, termination and/or loss of workers’ compensation benefits.
In accordance with the Florida Ethics in Education Act, all employees of Pleasant Ridge Christian Academy have a duty to report all suspected or actual cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect; have immunity from liability if they report such cases in good faith and have a duty to comply with child protective investigations. There is a legal penalty for not reporting suspected or alleged child abuse or alleged misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators. The Florida Abuse Hotline is 1.800.962.2873. The PRCA contact is Mrs. Shalyn Tison.
All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to the Director, Shalyn Tison. Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to the Director, Shalyn Tison. Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida-certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affect the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in the office of Pleasant Ridge Christian Academy.