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Opportunities at Our School

Thank you for visiting our webpage and for wanting to be part of our ministry. We are the body of Christ with open hands to help, serve, and prepare our students to love God above all things. If you share this passion, this is the place for you!

Current Openings

Posted 2 months ago

Job purpose

This position requires the employee to supervise the development and management of marketing, social media, advertising, and promotion activities of the school's educational offer, in order to maximize brand promotion, attract potential customers, and retain existing ones. The employee will be involved in public relations events, designing, developing, and maintaining alumni relations, and ensuring that everything related to the school's image, such as printed and website information, and social media, is up to date. You will be part of the Admissions team.

Duties and responsibilities

PUBLIC RELATIONS

  • Oversee that everything planned, organized, and promoted by the institution is in light of biblical principles.
  • Help plan, organize, and promote Open House, student orientations, and other events alongside admissions.
  • Develop, maintain, and use the alumni database.
  • Cultivate strong alumni relationships through communications and annual activities.
  • Prepare and submit at least once a year a grant request to appropriate organizations per year or to related organizations.
  • Establish and maintain contacts with key individuals in corporations with the potential to contribute funds, services, and material resources for the continuous work of the organization.      
  • Work with the Superintendent to help with the distribution of all publications and participate in the improvement of marketing tools to achieve the donation goals.
  • Plan, promote, and implement programs to build strong relationships with churches, corporations and foundations in the community.       
  • Review production of all school publications, including handbooks, event invitations, programs, and everything that involves the school's visual identity manual.
  • Be a professional public relations resource to the school board and the administration.
  • Deepen institutional relationships with all media to ensure the most effective messaging and positioning for the school.
  • Oversee Academia Los Pinares’ web and social networking presence – everything must be up to date.

MARKETING

  • Promote the school by helping to develop appropriate printing advertising tools.
  • Utilize web-based marketing strategies to increase the online presence for the school including the effective use of social media sites and search engine optimization for the website and others.
  • Ensure that institutional activities are promoted in a timely manner.
  • Assist the administration in promoting a comprehensive brand for the school and shaping the way we connect with our community by using digital media to identify, target, engage, and nurture our audience.
  • Develop appropriate advertising media attention for the school through local newspapers and television stations.
  • Cooperate with Extracurricular Activities, Family Life, Spiritual Life, and Area Principals coordinators to plan and implement appropriate publications and publicity.
  • Update and execute the strategic marketing plan annually.
  • Prepare the department's annual budget and development plan and adhere to the approved budget.
  • Create marketing campaigns and execute them according to market prioritization criteria and develop them within established deadlines.
  • Maintain a confidentiality agreement both internally and externally of the institution.
  • Forecast trends in the educational market, identifying options applicable to the institution
  • Accept responsibility for other assigned tasks as deemed necessary.

Values

  1. Faith
  2. Service
  3. Growth
  4. Discipline
  5. Quality

General Competencies

  1. Effective communication, both in Spanish and English
  2. Organization
  3. Responsibility
  4. Innovation and creativity
  5. Teamwork

Specific Competencies

  1. Leadership
  2. Proactive
  3. Goal-oriented
  4. Emotional intelligence

Technical Competencies

  1. General or specific knowledge of graphic design
  2. Customer acquisition and loyalty
  3. Online positioning
  4. Strategic marketing planning
  5. Innovative

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred in Communication, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, or related disciplines or a combination of education and experience equal to a 4-year degree.                                    

  • Skills, abilities, and other characteristics such as personal characteristics:
    • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, emailing, managing databases, accessing the Internet, Web Design, and funding of nonprofit organizations.
    • Knowledge of and experience using web-based marketing strategies and analytics.
    • Knowledge of all social media and advertisements in social media.
    • Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques.
    • Be a professional public relations resource.
    • Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends in the educational marketAdvanced knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs.
    • Strong interpersonal/human relations skills.
    • Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact amid influential clients and diverse groups.
    • Very personable and easy to talk to since this individual will be the first point of contact for many at the school.
    • Effective communicator who can promote the school to prospective parents, current parents, community contacts, and more.
    • Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
    • Project management, marketing, and presentation skills.
    • Strong verbal and professional written communication and editing skills.
    • Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
    • Accustomed to working under pressure.
    • Ability to adapt and respond to various situations.
    • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
    • One who is ready to give help to everyone.
    • One who is honest, loyal, and transparent with the institution and its personnel.
    • Discreet and respectful of the dignity of his co-workers applying ethical principles in his interactions with them.
    • One who is capable and willing to accept suggestions and constructive criticism.
    • One who can relate well with all stakeholders.
    • One who maintains a good Christian testimony.

Experience:  Experience in a similar position preferred.

Working conditions

This is a position that requires a great deal of responsibility and a person who can work with many different types of personalities.  Sometimes the job will require that the employee work outside of normal operating hours.

Physical requirements

Our school is located on a mountain at 5500 feet of elevation. We do have sidewalks, but the terrain can be rocky and, depending on the year, muddy. It can be a steep climb from one building to the next. Our environment is not considerate of those with physical or health ailments. Being in a heavily forested area also gives us a potential throughout the year for high pollen counts and pollution rates.

Job purpose This position requires the employee to supervise the […]

Posted 6 months ago

Job purpose

Counsel and assist students ensuring that they are in a learning environment that guides and encourages them to develop their academic potential and grow spiritually.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Accept responsibility for the development of the secondary counseling program.
  • Counsel and assist students with emotional, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems.
  • Maintain close communication with parents of students who are being assisted.
  • Keep professional and accurate records of all activity with or about counselees.
  • Keep each student’s teacher informed of progress and ways in which the teacher can help through verbal and written feedback.
  • Keep appropriate administrators informed of student needs as deemed appropriate through regular weekly meetings with supervisors.
  • Be available to teachers for conferences with parents.
  • Accept responsibility for additional assigned duties as is necessary for the effective operation of A.L.P.

Qualifications

  • Education
    • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university
    • Valid credential from a state and/or from another recognized accrediting agency for the appropriate grade level or a minimum of 12 credit hours in education
    • Professional Certification or ACSI Certification
      • Bachelors from an accredited college (accrediting agency must be approved by the US DOE)
      • 30 semester hours in a specialized area
      • 6 semester hour or 18 CEUs of biblical studies
      • ACSI biblical philosophy of Christian school Education
  • Specialized knowledge: all teachers must have ACSI biblical philosophy of Christian school Education (can be obtained in your first year of employment)
  • Skills, Abilities, & Other characteristics such as personal characteristics:
    • Born-again Christians, active members of an Evangelical church, and give evidence of good moral character
    • Native English speaker or equivalent
    • Employees shall be persons who are able to understand and respect other cultures and work harmoniously and effectively in a cross-cultural situation.
    • Maintain a close personal walk with God as evidenced by his/her example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students.
    • Observe the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution. Avoid a negative, critical spirit. Take problems to the appropriate administrator.
    • Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or staff development.
    •  Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current best practices and strategies for counseling students.

Experience: Experience in an educational setting is preferred

Attend and participate in the following: 

  • Morning devotionals
  • Teachers' meetings
  • School programs in the evening or after school that involve students in your section of the school
  • Do supervisory duties as assigned, before, during, or after the school day
  • Other meetings as assigned

Other responsibilities: See that assigned classrooms are maintained in a clean appearance. Maintain proper classroom discipline, personally attending to minor problems and referring major problems to the appropriate administrator. Be available to any parent or student who wishes to have a conference. Hold parent conferences on parent-teacher conference days in accordance with guidelines established by the principal. Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.

Available: October 2023

Job purpose Counsel and assist students ensuring that they are […]

Posted 10 months ago

Description: Teach computer literacy (primarily components of Microsoft Office) to students in grades 9-10.  Teach computer literacy (database in Excel and web design) to students in grade 11.  Teach computer literacy (programming in Java and auto-cad and technical drawing) to students in 12th grade.

Requirements: Education Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. Valid credentials from a state and/or from another recognized accrediting agency for the appropriate grade level. Professional Certification or ACSI Certification 6 semester hours or 18 CEUs of biblical studies

  • Specialized knowledge: All teachers must have ACSI biblical philosophy of Christian school Education (can be obtained in your first year of employment)
  • Skills, Abilities, & Other characteristics such as personal characteristics: Born-again Christians, active members of an Evangelical church, and give evidence of good moral character
  • Native English speaker or equivalent
  • Employees shall be persons who are able to understand and respect other cultures and work harmoniously and effectively in cross-cultural situations.
  • Maintain a close personal walk with God as evidenced by his/her example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students.
  • Observe the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution. Avoid a negative, critical spirit. Take problems to the appropriate administrator.
  • Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or staff development. Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researches best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and emotional.

Experience: Educational experience is preferred; student teaching is acceptable.

Teach subjects and classes as assigned using an established curriculum along with supplementary materials, field trips, special guests, etc. to enhance them.

Attend and participate in the following:

  • Morning devotions
  • Teachers’ meetings
  • Evening programs that involve students from his/her section of the school
  • Other meetings as assigned
  • Do supervisory duty as assigned before, during, or after the school day.
  • Complete the necessary paperwork including the following:
    • Daily lesson plans
    • Mid-quarter progress reports
    • Quarterly reports cards
    • Ministry grade sheets
    • Inventories of classroom equipment, supplies, and books
    • Other paperwork as assigned or requested
      
  • See that assigned classrooms are kept in a neat appearance.
    
  • Maintain proper classroom discipline, taking care of minor problems personally and referring major problems to the appropriate principal.
    
  • Be available to any parents or students who wish to have a conference, even before or after school

Available: August 2023

Description: Teach computer literacy (primarily components of Microsoft Office) to […]

Description: Teach Science to Secondary students.

Job purpose: Work cooperatively in order to support a positive Christian school environment, teach in their field of certification, and assist in other school programs as assigned without repeated reminders.  Plan, organize, and implement appropriate instruction in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop their academic potential and grow spiritually.

Requirements: Education Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. Valid credentials from a state and/or from another recognized accrediting agency for the appropriate grade level. Professional Certification or ACSI Certification 6 semester hours or 18 CEUs of biblical studies

Specialized knowledge: all teachers must have ACSI biblical philosophy of Christian school Education (can be obtained in your first year of employment)

Skills, Abilities, & Other Characteristics:

Born-again Christian, an active member of an Evangelical church, and evidence of good moral character

Native English speaker or equivalent

Employees shall be persons who are able to understand and respect other cultures and work harmoniously and effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Maintain a close personal walk with God as evidenced by his/her example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students.

Observe the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution. Avoid a negative, critical spirit. Take problems to the appropriate administrator.

Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or staff development. Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research best practices and strategies, and as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and emotional.

Experience: Educational experience is preferred; student teaching is acceptable.

Attend and participate in the following:

  • Morning devotions.
  • Teachers’ meetings
  • Evening programs that involve students from his/her section of the school.
  • Other meetings as assigned.
  • Do supervisory duty as assigned before, during or after the school day.
    
  • Complete the necessary paperwork including the following:
    • Daily lesson plans
    • Mid-quarter progress reports
    • Quarterly reports cards
    • Ministry grade sheets
    • Inventories of classroom equipment, supplies, and books
    • Other paperwork as assigned or requested
      
  • See that assigned classrooms are kept in a neat appearance.
    
  • Maintain proper classroom discipline, taking care of minor problems personally and referring major problems to the appropriate principal.
    
  • Be available to any parents or students who wish to have a conference, even before or after school.
    

Available: August 1, 2023

Description: Teach Science to Secondary students. Job purpose: Work cooperatively in […]

Description: Teach English to Secondary students.

Job purpose: Work cooperatively in order to support a positive Christian school environment, teach in their field of certification and assist in other school programs as assigned without repeated reminders.  Plan, organize, and implement appropriate instruction in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop their academic potential and grow spiritually.

Requirements: Education Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. Valid credentials from a state and/or from another recognized accrediting agency for the appropriate grade level. Professional Certification or ACSI Certification 6 semester hours or 18 CEUs of biblical studies

Specialized knowledge: all teachers must have ACSI biblical philosophy of Christian school Education (can be obtained in your first year of employment)

Skills, Abilities, & Other characteristics such as personal characteristics: Born-again Christians, active members of an Evangelical church, and give evidence of good moral character

Native English speaker or equivalent

Employees shall be persons who are able to understand and respect other cultures and work harmoniously and effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Maintain a close personal walk with God as evidenced by his/her example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students.

Observe the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution. Avoid a negative, critical spirit. Take problems to the appropriate administrator.

Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or staff development. Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research best practices and strategies, as well as students learning styles and needs, both academic and non-academic.

Experience: Educational experience is preferred; student teaching is acceptable.

Teach subjects and classes as assigned using an established curriculum along with supplementary materials, field trips, special guests, etc. to enhance them.

Attend and participate in the following:

  • Morning devotions
  • Teachers’ meetings
  • Evening programs that involve students from his/her section of the school
  • Other meetings as assigned
  • Do supervisory duty as assigned before, during, or after the school day.
  • Complete the necessary paperwork including the following:
    • Daily lesson plans
    • Mid-quarter progress reports
    • Quarterly reports cards
    • Ministry grade sheets
    • Inventories of classroom equipment, supplies, and books
    • Other paperwork as assigned or requested
      
  • See that assigned classrooms are kept in a neat appearance.
  • Maintain proper classroom discipline, taking care of minor problems personally and referring significant problems to the appropriate principal.
  • Be available to parents or students who wish to have a conference, even before or after school.

Available: August 1, 2023

Description: Teach English to Secondary students. Job purpose: Work cooperatively in […]

Posted 1 year ago

Description: Teach a classroom section of grades 4, 5, or 6 the subjects Bible, Reading and Language Arts, Math, Science and Health, and U.S. Social Studies.  Other classes such as PE, Music, Art, Computer, Spanish, and Honduran Social Studies are taught by other teachers.

Requirements: Education Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. Valid credentials from a state and/or from another recognized accrediting agency for the appropriate grade level. Professional Certification or ACSI Certification 6 semester hours or 18 CEUs of biblical studies

Specialized knowledge: all teachers must have ACSI biblical philosophy of Christian school Education (can be obtained in your first year of employment)

Skills, Abilities, & Other characteristics such as personal characteristics: Born-again Christians, active members of an Evangelical church, and give evidence of good moral character

Native English speaker or equivalent

Employees shall be persons who are able to understand and respect other cultures and work harmoniously and effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Maintain a close personal walk with God as evidenced by his/her example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students.

Observe the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution. Avoid a negative, critical spirit. Take problems to the appropriate administrator.

Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or staff development. Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research best practices and strategies, as well as students learning styles and needs, both academic and non-academic.

Experience: Educational experience is preferred; student teaching is acceptable.

Teach subjects and classes as assigned using an established curriculum along with supplementary materials, field trips, special guests, etc. to enhance them.

Attend and participate in the following:

  • Morning devotions
  • Teachers’ meetings
  • Evening programs that involve students from his/her section of the school
  • Other meetings as assigned
  • Do supervisory duty as assigned before, during, or after the school day.
  • Complete the necessary paperwork including the following:
    • Daily lesson plans
    • Mid-quarter progress reports
    • Quarterly reports cards
    • Ministry grade sheets
    • Inventories of classroom equipment, supplies, and books
    • Other paperwork as assigned or requested
      
  • See that assigned classrooms are kept in a neat appearance.
  • Maintain proper classroom discipline, taking care of minor problems personally and referring significant problems to the appropriate principal.
  • Be available to parents or students who wish to have a conference, even before or after school.

Available: August 1, 2023

Description: Teach a classroom section of grades 4, 5, or […]

Description: Provides extra help for students through pull out in a one on one or in small group setting.

Requirements: Education Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. Valid credential from a state and/or from another recognized accrediting agency for the appropriate grade level. Professional Certification or ACSI Certification 6 semester hour or 18 CEUs of biblical studies

Specialized knowledge: all teachers must have ACSI biblical philosophy of Christian school Education (can be obtained in your first year of employment)

Skills, Abilities, & Other characteristics such as personal characteristics Born-again Christians, active members of an Evangelical church, and give evidence of good moral character

Native English speaker or equivalent

Employees shall be persons who are able to understand and respect other cultures, and work harmoniously and effectively in a cross cultural situation.

Maintain a close personal walk with God as evidenced by his/her example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students.

Observe the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution. Avoid a negative, critical spirit. Take problems to the appropriate administrator.

Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or staff development. Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researches best practices and strategies, and as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

Experience: Educational experience is preferred; student teaching is acceptable.

Teach subjects and classes as assigned using established curriculum along with supplementary materials, field trips, specials guests, etc. to enhance them.

Attend and participate in the following:

  • Morning devotions
  • Teachers’ meetings
  • Evening programs which involve students from his/her section of the school
  • Other meetings as assigned
  • Do supervisory duty as assigned before, during or after the school day.
    
  • Complete necessary paperwork including the following:
    • Daily lesson plans
    • Mid-quarter progress reports
    • Quarterly reports cards
    • Ministry grade sheets
    • Inventories of classroom equipment, supplies, and books
    • Other paperwork as assigned or requested
      
  • See that assigned classrooms are kept in a neat appearance.
    
  • Maintain proper classroom discipline, taking care of minor problems personally and referring major problems to the appropriate principal.
    
  • Be available to any parents or students who wish to have a conference, even before or after school.
    

Available: August 1, 2023

Description: Provides extra help for students through pull out in […]

Posted 1 year ago

Description:  Teach one or two courses of mathematics to various sections. The classes we offer our students are Pre-Algebra (7th), Algebra 1 (8th), Geometry (9th), Algebra 2 (10th), Pre-Calculus (11th), AP Calculus (12th), and Statistics (those in 12th not taking AP Calculus).

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Teach subjects and classes as assigned using an established curriculum along with supplementary materials, field trips, special guests, etc. to enhance them.
  • Attend and participate in the following:
    • Morning devotions.
    • Teachers’ meetings
    • Evening programs that involve students from his/her section of the school.
    • Other meetings as assigned.
  • Do supervisory duty as assigned before, during, or after the school day.
  • Complete the necessary paperwork including the following:
    • Daily lesson plans
    • Mid-quarter progress reports
    • Quarterly reports cards
    • Ministry of Education grade sheets
    • Inventories of classroom equipment, supplies, and books
    • Other paperwork as assigned or requested
  • See that assigned classrooms are kept in a neat appearance.
  • Maintain proper classroom discipline, taking care of minor problems personally and referring major problems to the appropriate principal.
  • Be available to parents or students who wish to have a conference, even before or after school.
  • Hold conferences with parents on Parent-Teacher Conference Days in accordance with guidelines established by the principal.
  • Supervise extracurricular activities, organizations, and outings as assigned.
  • Carry out any other specific duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university
    • Valid credential from a state and/or from another recognized accrediting agency for the appropriate grade level or a minimum of 12 credit hours in education
    • Professional Certification or ACSI Certification
      • Bachelors from an accredited college (accrediting agency must be approved by the USBOE)
      • 18 semester hours in educational studies including 1 secondary methods course (a teaching reading course will also be required if certified in the areas of language arts or social science) and student teaching at the secondary level
      • ACSI biblical philosophy of Christian school Education
  • Specialized knowledge: All teachers must have ACSI biblical philosophy of Christian school Education (can be obtained in your first year of employment)
  • Skills, Abilities, & Other Characteristics:
    • Born-again Christians, active members of an Evangelical church, and give evidence of good moral character
    • Native English speaker or equivalent
    • Employees shall be persons who are able to understand and respect other cultures, and work harmoniously and effectively in a cross-cultural situation.
    • Maintain a close personal walk with God as evidenced by his/her example and spiritual leadership among peers and with students.
    • Observe the Matthew 18 principle in conflict resolution. Avoid a negative, critical spirit. Take problems to the appropriate administrator.
    • Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or staff development.
    •  Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research best practices and strategies, as well as students learning styles and needs, both academic and non-academic.
  • Experience: Educational experience is preferred; student teaching is acceptable. 

Available: August 1, 2023

Description:  Teach one or two courses of mathematics to various […]

You can apply online by filling out our Job Application Form (see below).

The Pastoral Recommendation and Professional Recommendations MUST be downloaded, printed, and given to your references.

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    • Remember to download, fill out and mail your pastoral and professional recommendation forms along with your transcript of college credits to the following address:

    • Superintendent
      Academia Los Pinares
      Apartado 3250
      Tegucigalpa, Honduras
      Central America

    • or fax it to our US fax number: 530-504-4985

      or send it as an email attachment to: info@pinares.org