Employment Diversity

Springfield Christian School exists to equip students to follow Christ and impact the world for Him.

At SCS, our vision is to offer a compelling educational environment where students learn to live on purpose for His purpose and become the young men and women God created them to be.

Under the leadership of the SCS Cafeteria Director, Kitchen Assistants play a crucial role in the SCS Lunch Program. This role involves assisting in preparing and serving food at school lunches and other school-related events, managing paperwork (such as lunch counts), operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining and stocking food and supplies. This person shall reflect the purpose of the school, which is to equip students to follow Christ and impact the world for Him.

SCS staff members live out a compelling relationship with Jesus Christ, which is central to daily work and interactions with students, parents, and team members. An SCS Kitchen Assistant is someone who loves Christ, children, and preparing food for people!

An SCS Kitchen Assistant should:

• Evidence a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Have a passion for connecting students with Christ and His mission
• Be emotionally and spiritually healthy and lead others to be the same
• Achieve and maintain food handler safety certification

We prefer candidates who have:

• Prior experience working with children
• Relevant experience in a school nutrition program or related area of food service OR
• An associate's degree or higher in a related area (food and nutrition, food service management, dietetics, family and consumer sciences, culinary arts, business, or a related field)

For Support Staff, SCS hourly rates begin at $15 per hour. SCS determines compensation using several factors (including): education, experience, performance, and skills.

• Full-time benefits include Group Insurance for Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability, a 403(b) Retirement Plan (with employer match), Paid Holidays & Time Off, and Tuition Support for Eligible Children.
• Part-time benefits include a 403(b) Retirement Plan (without match), Paid Time Off, and (if qualified) Tuition Support for Eligible Children.

Thank you for your interest in joining our talented team at Springfield Christian School, a certified Best Christian Workplace! We are honored by the quality of individuals who desire to join our organization.

Before expressing interest in our open positions, we invite you to become familiar with our ministry expectations listed below, which include upholding the tenets of our Christian beliefs and safeguarding our foundation in Biblical principles and values. We also encourage you to determine in your own heart and mind if SCS will meet your individual needs and if you possess both the capability and desire to integrate your faith while you fulfill your responsibilities.

We seek candidates committed to equipping students to follow Christ and impact the world for Him.

To be considered for employment at SCS, we must determine the following to be true about you:

• You have an active faith in Jesus Christ, based on a personal relationship with Him, and you are growing in your knowledge and understanding of what it means to make Him your Lord and Savior.
• You desire and are capable of integrating your faith with the execution of your duties. Whether they serve in the classroom, in athletics, in leadership, or in a support position, all SCS employees must be eager to share their lives and faith with our students. Since it is the school's mission to train and equip children to be followers of Jesus Christ, we require all of our employees to be Christian role models in their lives, both on and off the job (Luke 6:40).
  
  These requirements extend well beyond the classroom and the school day.
• You are highly skilled and prepared in your respective discipline of teaching, coaching, leading, or serving. You know your craft and are committed to being a lifelong learner - always seeking ways to be more prepared to impart truth to our students.
• You are committed to SCS's mission and vision and will contribute your best efforts, focus, time, and talent to your role.

In return, SCS commits to maintaining high standards, empowering you for success, and holding each of us accountable as we conduct our roles. This is a special and unique school, and we are seeking extraordinarily qualified and dedicated Christian individuals to join our team.