GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SCA
Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is a private, nondenominational Christian school in southeast Lee’s Summit, MO. As a Christian school, SCA requires that all employees be professing Christians who attend a Bible-believing church.
SCA has an early education through 12th grade program on a 36-acre campus that includes three facilities, as well as track, baseball, soccer, and football fields. Founded in 1989 with 32 elementary students, SCA has a current PS-12th grade enrollment of nearly 1,200. SCA offers a highly academic, college-preparatory program that includes 93 dual credit hours for high school students.
The elementary program includes the Foundations & Frameworks reading curriculum that greatly enhances reading comprehension through critical thinking skills, in addition to daily special classes.
SCA is dually accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and by Cognia.
Subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Summit Christian Academy does not discriminate against applicants on the basis or race, color and national or ethnic origin in its employment practices, nor does it discriminate against its employees on the basis of race, color and national or ethnic origin in the administration of policies, procedures, programs, or activities.
BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
SCA offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, life, 401k with match, and flexible spending account. Full-time employees also receive a tuition discount of 50% and free childcare for their students. For additional information regarding our benefits, please use the link below.
Teacher Positions
SCA teachers should have a heart to spiritually disciple students and partner with highly engaged and supportive parents. Teachers benefit from the school’s strong academic program and uniquely designed curriculum.
Teacher candidates should complete the employment application (link at end of this page). Candidates who are unfamiliar with Summit Christian Academy should visit the Who We Are and What We Believe areas on the website.
2024-25 School Year
Junior High Social Studies Teacher - Full-Time - SCA is accepting applications from candidates to teach Junior High Social Studies classes. Candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Studies or Secondary Education. Ideal candidates would have middle school and social studies teaching experience.
Support Staff
Interested candidates should complete the employment application (link at the end of this page).
Elementary Teacher Aide(s) - Part-time - SCA is accepting applications from candidates for part-time Teacher Aide(s). This position will support teachers in specific grade levels, serving in a variety of ways such as recess duty, lunch duty, copying, grading, and other classroom support.
Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time - SCA is accepting applicants interested in helping in the kitchen. Responsibilities include food preparation using proper safety standards, cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen/cafeteria and serving lines, serving meals to students, stocking shelves/refrigerators and freezers, must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Custodial Workers – Part-Time - SCA is accepting applications for part-time custodial workers. Somewhat flexible hours (10-15 hours per week) that would include a tuition discount.
Coaching Positions
Summit Christian Academy has the following coaching positions available for the 2023-24 school year. Interested candidates should complete the employment application (link at the end of this page).
Candidates must demonstrate a high level of knowledge for the sport and must be able to effectively communicate that knowledge to student/athletes for their development. The ideal candidate would have playing and prior coaching experience, be motivated to work with a wide range of abilities, and coach with passion and compassion. Candidates should be dedicated to in-season and off-season player development.
Current Open Coaching Positions:
- HS Swim Coach
Substitute Support Staff
Interested candidates should complete the employment application (link at the end of this page).
Substitute Classroom Aide - SCA is accepting applications for classroom aide substitute to serve in early education and elementary. Substitute classroom aides will work directly with students to provide support for classroom teachers.
Substitute Office Assistant – SCA is accepting applications for office assistant substitutes to serve in the elementary and/or secondary office. Candidates must have prior administrative experience, excellent communication skills, experience in Microsoft programs, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Substitute Teacher
Interested candidates should complete the employment application (link at the end of this page).
Substitute Teachers – SCA is accepting applications for substitute teachers. Candidates must have a minimum of 60 college credit hours. Prior teaching and/or subbing experience is a plus.
Virtuosity! Teacher
Interested candidates should complete the employment application (link at the end of this page).
Piano and Voice Teachers - Summit Christian Academy's private music lesson program is looking for teachers in the area of piano and voice. Hours are flexible and can be before, during, or after school hours as desired by the instructors.
Worship Team Teacher/Director - This teacher will be for the 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade worship teams. These positions can be filled by one person for both teams or by two people, with each person leading one team. Each worship team meets for rehearsal after school for one hour, one day per week. Each team leads worship in the Elementary Chapel approximately once per month.
Application for Employment
To view the SCA mission, philosophy, and Statement of Faith, visit the What We Believe web page.
Link to SCA Employment Application
Please submit any additional documents (i.e., transcripts and/or certifications) to the HR email address listed on the application.
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