Employment at Cypress Christian

Your interest in Cypress Christian School is appreciated. An employee at CCS is one who is passionate about Christian education and who affirms that they believe serving in Christian education represents a use of their personal talents and abilities in such a way that honors the Lord Jesus.

PEOPLE WE ARE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR STAFF ARE...

Committed to Excellence:

• People who are committed to professional excellence and academic excellence as a means to honor God.
• People who see serving children as a noble and fulfilling profession that is worthy of their best efforts.

Committed to Biblical Values:

• People who believe in the authority and truth of God's Word as revealed in the Holy Bible.
• People whose commitment to truth is complemented by their commitment to grace.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Cypress Christian School is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ by providing students an education based upon academic excellence and biblical values.

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

We believe:

• That the Bible is God's inerrant Word in the original manuscripts and the only authority for doctrine and practice.
• In the Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
• That salvation is a free gift, paid for by the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ for all who trust Him as their Savior.
• In John 14:6, which states:  "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.'"
• In the literal resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and in the same resurrection to eternal life for all who are saved, while the unsaved will spend eternity in hell.
• In the literal return of Jesus Christ.

EMPLOYEE STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Employee tuition discounts are available for employees with school-age children. It is expected that employees will have school-age children enrolled at CCS unless there is a valid reason for other educational arrangements for the child, and such reasons must be presented to Head of School for evaluation prior to employment. This expectation does not guarantee space is available for all incoming employee children. 

LIFESTYLE STATEMENT

Employees of Cypress Christian School will maintain a lifestyle based on biblical standards of conduct, including being a member in good standing of an evangelical church and leading a mature Christian life. It is the goal of CCS that each employee will have a lifestyle where "...He might have the pre-eminence." (Colossians 1:18) Personnel will conduct themselves in a way that will not raise questions regarding their Christian testimonies. A Christian lifestyle should reflect the biblical perspective of integrity and of appropriate personal and family relationships, business conduct, and moral behavior. An employee is expected to demonstrate a teachable spirit, an ability to share love for others, a willingness to live contentedly under authority, and a commitment to follow the Matthew 18 principle when an issue arises with fellow employees or management.

Cypress Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin in the hiring of its employees or in the administration of its educational and admission's policies.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHING POSITIONS AT CCS

Teachers in grades K-5 must:

• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university
• Hold a valid teaching certificate (issued by the ACSI, State of Texas, or other state as approved by administration) and/or be willing to apply for ACSI certification
• Be interviewed and deemed qualified by the Head of School

Teachers in grade 6-12 must:

• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in a discipline related to the core subject to be taught at CCS
• Hold a valid teaching certificate (issued by the ACSI, State of Texas, or other state as approved by administration) and/or be willing to apply for ACSI certification, and
• Be interviewed and deemed qualified by the Head of School

A complete description will be provided during the application process.