Come work with us!
South Olive Christian School is a small and growing pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade level school, founded in 1951, in Holland, Michigan.
South Olive Christian School’s mission is to equip students with wisdom and knowledge to become effective Christ-followers who bring peace and restoration to the earth. To accomplish this mission we are committed to providing an affordable for all, biblically-based education within an authentic Christian community.
We are looking for qualified and dedicated Christian employees to join our staff. If you would like to join us, please send me an email along with a cover letter, a resume, and at least two letters of reference to me. If you are inquiring about a teaching position, you may apply via our online teacher application form.
Available Positions
Teaching Positions
3rd Grade Teacher
Employment Status: .5 FTE
Position Description
Our third grade class has room for a team-teacher who will lead the mornings and focus on ELA, reading, and providing students with a strong, healthy, supportive start to their day. By teaming up with our veteran third grade teacher who is passionate about math and science and delights in teaching those areas in the afternoon, you’ll find yourself in a fun, collaborative, warmly welcoming family-like environment. Social studies and Bible, family groups, chapel, and other holistic learning and growth opportunities for students are part of the day. Seeking a certified elementary educator who is excited about third grade and has the following qualifications:
Job Requirements
- Love for and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, His church, and His calling to make
disciples. - Strong communication skills.
- Comfort and/or experience with online tools such as Google Classroom & Workspace, e-mail, FACTS, Star Renaissance. (Training provided!)
- Delights in and is strong in teaching in the areas of ELA, reading, social studies, Bible.
- Desire to grow in and with our community.
Related Benefits
- Working in the midst of God’s presence, provision, and blessing.
- Salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Reduced tuition for your children to attend South Olive Christian School.
- Family-friendly workplace, and family-like community.
4th Grade Teacher
Employment Status: 1.0 FTE
Position Description
Our fourth grade class has room for a team-teacher who will foster a strong, healthy, supportive
classroom environment. By closely working with our 4th/5th (combined grade classroom) teacher, you’ll
find yourself in a fun, collaborative, warmly welcoming family-like environment. Bible, family groups,
chapel, and other holistic learning and growth opportunities for students are part of the day. Seeking a
certified elementary educator who is excited about fourth grade and has the following qualifications:
Job Requirements
- Love for and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, His church, and His calling to make
disciples. - Strong communication skills.
- Comfort and/or experience with online tools such as Google Classroom & Workspace, e-mail, FACTS, Star Renaissance. (Training provided!)
- Delights in and teamwork, yet functions well leading the class alone.
- Desire to grow in and with our community.
Related Benefits
- Working in the midst of God’s presence, provision, and blessing.
- Salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Up to 3% match in 403(b) account.
- Partnering on Continuing Education Credits, and growing yourself as an educator.
- Reduced tuition for your children to attend South Olive Christian School.
- Family-friendly workplace, and family-like community.
Middle School Science, Social Studies, and Bible Teacher
Employment Status: .5 FTE
Position Description
Our 6th-8th class has room for a team-teacher who will foster a strong, healthy, supportive classroom environment in the afternoons, focusing on science, social studies and Bible. By closely working with our team of middle school teachers, you’ll find yourself in a fun, collaborative, warmly welcoming family-like environment. Bible, family groups, chapel, and other holistic learning and growth opportunities for students are part of the day. Seeking a certified secondary educator who is excited
about science, social studies and Bible and has the following qualifications:
Job Requirements
- Love for and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, His church, and His calling to make
disciples. - Strong communication skills.
- Comfort and/or experience with online tools such as Google Classroom & Workspace, e-mail, FACTS, Star Renaissance. (Training provided!)
- Delights in and teamwork, yet functions well leading the class alone.
- Desire to grow in and with our community.
Related Benefits
- Working in the midst of God’s presence, provision, and blessing.
- Salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Partnering on Continuing Education Credits, and growing yourself as an educator.
- Reduced tuition for your children to attend South Olive Christian School.
- Family-friendly workplace, and family-like community.
Teaching Qualifications
for classroom instructors at South Olive Christian School
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Michigan teacher certification (or out-of-state with willingness to pursue state certification in MI)
- A desire to serve Christ and others in Christian education
- Active attendance and good standing in a local Christian church fellowship
- Exhibit spiritual maturity before their students and colleagues and to conform to biblical standards of behavior at all times
- Possess an ability to engage and communicate with children
- Strong communication skills and a desire for partnership within our school community
- Strong computer skills
- Flexibility to learn and grow professionally throughout the year
Teaching Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to) the Following:
- Lesson planning to teach students who are varied in their academic abilities
- Provide informative and engaging lessons that align with Michigan academic content standards
- Teach from a Christian worldview that encourages our students to see how all subjects are interrelated as parts of God’s integrated universe
- Facilitate learning with a variety of materials and technological tools
- Provide clear and helpful academic feedback to students and parents
- Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with parents and administration regarding special events
- Maintain a neat, clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment
- Fulfill scheduled duties that pertain to chapel, recess, and after-school traffic guard
- Attend monthly faculty meetings to review policy, procedures, scheduling, and other school business
- Meet regularly as educators to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students as a professional learning community
- Hold students accountable to abiding by our posted PBIS standards
- Prepare lesson plans twice a week for our Homeschool Connections students
- Prepare and hold Parent/Teacher conferences as scheduled by the office in the fall and spring and as needed during the school semester
- Participate in extracurricular school events and activities, i.e. Spring Open House, Family Picnic Night, School Auction, etc.
- Attend professional development sessions and conferences
Aiding Positions
Elementary School Aide
Employment Status: Flexible Schedule
Position Description
Throughout first, second, third, fourth and fifth grade, we seek to support our students’ learning needs with a classroom aide coming alongside our teachers. Taking direction from teachers, interventionists,
and the administration, aides are an important part of the family-feel our small school offers. We seek an aide who will join our team of aides and has the following requirements:
Job Requirements
- Experience with children, classroom management, or academic support.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and serve alongside teachers and staff.
- Ability to assist students with push-in or pull-out supports, meals, readying for outdoors, and recess times.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with children in a learning environment (classroom, daycare, camp, e.g.)
Related Benefits
- Working in the midst of God’s presence, provision, and blessing.
- Paid hourly.
- Flexible schedule.
- Family-friendly workplace, and family-like community.
Middle School ParaProfessional
Employment Status: Flexible Schedule
Position Description
Throughout 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, we seek to support our students’ learning needs with a paraprofessional coming alongside our teachers. Taking direction from teachers, interventionists, and the administration, this level of 1:1 support is an important part of the family-feel our small school offers. We seek a candidate who will join our team of classroom support and has the following requirements:
Job Requirements
- Experience with children, classroom management, or academic support.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and serve alongside teachers and staff.
- Ability to assist students with push-in or pull-out supports, meals, readying for outdoors, and recess times.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with children in a learning environment (classroom, daycare, camp, e.g.)
Related Benefits
- Working in the midst of God’s presence, provision, and blessing.
- Paid hourly.
- Flexible schedule.
- Family-friendly workplace, and family-like community.
Faculty and Staff Positions
Administrative Assistant
Employment Status: .2 FTE (Job Share)
Position Description
Our front office welcomes you to South Olive Christian School! We seek an administrative assistant who will join our team in the front office at least one day per week, job-sharing with the current
administrative assistant. The administration team consists of: Administrator, Business Manager,
Development Director, and Administrative Assistants who are eager to welcome you.
Job Requirements
- Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, etc.), Constant Contact and/or other communications and organizational technologies, FACTS, and/or other platforms for operating an educational institution. Excellent communication and time management skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills.
- Willingness to learn and grow from and with our staff.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with maintaining an office that is welcoming, organized, communicative, secure, and multi-faceted.
Related Benefits
- Working in the midst of God’s presence, provision, and blessing.
- Paid hourly.
- Flexible schedule.
- Training on FACTS and other technologies included.
- Family-friendly workplace, and family-like community.
Custodian
Employment Status: Flexible Schedule
Position Description
Our school is a vibrant place where growing, learning, and change is exciting us all, and our spaces are being fully utilized. We are seeking an individual or team of 2-3 people who will regularly be in the building to keep it at its best.
Job Requirements
- Stock supplies in the kitchen, staff areas, bathrooms, etc.
- Light maintenance projects (changing light bulbs, small fix-it jobs, etc.)
- Oversee yearly schedule of waxing tile floors.
- Prefer someone who has experience with maintenance and building repairs.
Related Benefits
- Working in the midst of God’s presence, provision, and blessing.
- Paid hourly.
- Flexible schedule.
- Family-friendly workplace, and family-like community.