GPA Employment Opportunities
Genesis Prep Academy is always looking for enthusiastic Christ-followers who will help foster and facilitate students' spiritual, academic, physical, and social development. GPA offers a competitive teaching wage, tuition benefits for all full-time staff, and a Christ-centered working environment.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- GPA Employment Application
- Personal Testimony
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (208) 691-0712. We look forward to hearing from you!
JOB SUMMARY:
To advance and strengthen Genesis Prep Academy through communications, marketing, public
relations and fundraising.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Minimum Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience with a proven history of
success in development and fundraising.
● 3-5 years experience in fund development with a proven track record of success in raising
funds and experience working with budgets and clear financial expectations.
● Extensive organizational and people skills with experience working independently.
● Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
● Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, graphic design software, and database software
such as Square, Stripe, Bloomerang, Auctria, MyBooster, Instagram, Facebook,
Renweb/FACTS.
● Enthusiasm for the school’s mission and ability to share that excitement with others.
● Agreement with the GPA policies and Statement of Faith.
● Able to build relationships leading to financial support, particularly in sensitive areas of
friends and families of the school.
● Desire to build a highly motivated volunteer team who can help meet the financial vision of
the school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
● Build and maintain cooperative relationships with parents, students, Real Life Ministries, and
the public;
● Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the financial and personal records of all
employees and families of the school.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
Fundraising
● Design, develop and implement fundraising campaigns with goals and deadlines.
● Build relationships with and show appreciation to those who give time, talent, and treasure
to the school.
● Create a positive culture of stewardship and cultivate/maintain donor relations.
● Develop and design a comprehensive annual plan for the raising of funds through
individuals, corporations, businesses, and foundations.
● Prepare/complete annual calendar of fund raising activities/events.
● Timely and regularly report to the Head of School.
● Maintain an existent donor management system. This system should ensure timely
acknowledgement of all donations and establish a system for identifying who should
acknowledge gifts at various giving levels.
● Inform stakeholders of the tax advantages of Charitable Donations to the school.
● Seek out, solicit and prepare proposals for foundations and other grant-giving organizations
(i.e., Corporate Matches).
● Organize and manage project-based and capital improvement campaigns, as needed.
● Attend continuing education and advancement opportunities that involve school
development.
● Help plan and facilitate activities/occasions which will put administrators, GPA Board of
Directors, and others in contact with present and prospective donors; e.g., Grandparent’s
Day, Gala, Lunch & Learn Events, etc..
● Participate in local service and networking organizations to build relationships with
community members and businesses.
Marketing
● Collaborate with the senior staff to create an admissions marketing plan.
WORK SCHEDULE:
● The Director of Development is a 12-month position. In the summer months, changes of
hours and schedule will be indicated in the employment contract.
● Please refer to the Employment Offer for the start and end dates for the academic year and
staff workdays before and after school year. This includes any make-up days necessary
due to weather closures during the course of the year.
● For the academic year there will be a four-day school week in which classes are in session
(M-TH). The workday of the staff will be thirty minutes before the starting times for their
respective classes. The Genesis Prep typical school week is Monday - Thursday.
● One Friday per month will be devoted to a staff development meeting as needed.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
● The Director of Development agrees to perform reasonable activities and assignments as
directed by and in accordance with the highest professional standards and requirements of
the AdvancEd, the State of Idaho Board of Education, Association of Christian Schools
International (ACSI) and the GPA Board of Directors and Administrative Staff. These services
shall generally be assigned in accordance with the dates and times prescribed in the
school’s master calendar, as it may be amended from time to time.
● The Director of Development agrees to abide by the established school protocol when
disagreements arise with other staff members according to the biblical principles outlined
in Matthew 18 (i.e. go to them in private first in an attempt to settle the dispute, then involve
others as necessary). In addition, he/she agrees to go directly to the Head of School if a
disagreement or problem exists between such parties. If he/she feels the matter has not
been resolved to their satisfaction, they may schedule a time to meet with the Board of
Directors to share their grievance. The employee agrees not to engage in gossip, slander, or
speaking poorly of other staff members or members of the school community in order to
guard the unity of the Spirit and promote team effectiveness.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel to be classified. All personnel may
be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
COMPENSATION: Base Salary plus aggressive bonus structure tied to funds raised. Compensation
package includes Personal Days, Holidays, and Tuition consideration.
JOB SUMMARY:
To deliver instruction that encourages student learning and achievement. To provide a God-centered, discipleship-driven, creative education that prepares students for a life of personal fulfillment and service to others within the greater community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Principal & the Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares for and teaches classes using lesson plans and schedules as prepared by the
regular teacher - Consults with the principal before initiating any teaching or other procedures not
specified in the regular teacher's lesson plans or Guest Teacher's Guide - Be present at and meet with all assigned classes at the location and time specified
- Creates and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning
- Supervises students outside the regular classroom as assigned
- Upholds and enforces rules and regulations set by administrative policy
- Promptly completes all assigned or required reports
- Follows appropriate procedures in caring for school equipment
- Maintains a classroom that is comfortable, neat, and inviting
- Portrays in dress and conduct, a positive image that complements both the guest teacher
and teaching profession - Follows all policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and
which good teaching practice dictates - Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the administrative personnel
Substitute Pay is approximately $120/day $60/half day
JOB SUMMARY:
To deliver instruction that encourages student learning and achievement. To provide a God-centered, discipleship-driven, creative education that prepares students for a life of personal fulfillment and service to others within the greater community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
- Hold an active ACSI teaching certificate and/or an active State Teaching certificate
- Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal & the Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, organize and deliver appropriate instruction in alignment with standards. Utilize a variety of instructional techniques and informal assessments to differentiate instruction.
- Develop instruction with the developmental stages of students in mind. Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance critical, creative and evaluative thinking of students based upon a biblical worldview.
- Maintain individual student records and reports of student progress. Update gradebook each week.
- Evaluate student progress on a regular basis using formal and informal assessments. Build and maintain cooperative relationships with parents, and communicate with them regularly on students learning and progressing both in academics and character.
- Maintain a safe learning environment, and have strong classroom management skills.
- Maintain an attractive and stimulating classroom environment within shared use guidelines.
- Take part in all-school responsibilities. Register the attendance of students and supervise students before and after school as necessary.
- Support other GPA team members in all facets of school life as needed.
- Maintain and update Bloomz and FACTS SIS according to standards set by the Principal.
- Foster healthy communication by regularly checking Bloomz and school email accounts.
- Teachers are encouraged to attend Genesis activities that occur outside normal school hours. Visible support at such events promote the unity of the “Genesis Team”.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Instructional Aide is a multi-faceted position that requires exceptional and professional customer service to the families, students, and staff of Genesis Prep in adherence to Genesis Prep policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum HS Diploma
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Has experience, credentials and/or qualifications deemed acceptable by the Administration of Genesis Preparatory Academy.
- Successful completion of required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES can include but are not limited to the following:
- General set up and clean up duties
- Supervision of students (can include recess, before school/after school, or as needed)
- Classroom aid and Teacher support as needed.
- Oversight of student lunchroom as assigned by the Lead Instructional Aide;
- Help cultivate a safe learning environment, which includes good order, discipline and respect for all members of the school community;
- Support other GPA team members in all facets of school life as needed;
- Assist teachers in small-group instruction to reinforce specific skills.
Contact Mrs. Jessica Whaley for a copy of the job description and more information on this coaching opportunity.
Email: jwhaley@genesisprep.org
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JOB SUMMARY:
The JV Boys Basketball Coach will lead student athletes in team competition by coaching players in their development of individual and team skills, as well as development into Christian leaders themselves. Genesis Prep Academy desires Athletics to be a highly visible platform for the exhibition of Christian character. Our teams play to win, but more importantly to glorify God. We are committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, family and teamwork; not criticism, individualism, or perfectionism.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Accepts and supports GPA’s Statement of Faith
All coaches must meet requirements set out by IHSAA under Rule 7, 3-1 thru 3-4
Must be at least 21 years of age, High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Must have some knowledge, preferably 2-3 years, of coaching at High School levelStrong Leadership skills, including interpersonal and social skills
Strong Organizational skills and self motivation
Ability to teach, mentor, motivate and bring out the best in each student athlete
Ability to receive and seek counsel
Contact Mrs. Jessica Whaley for a copy of the job description and more information on this coaching opportunity.
Email: jwhaley@genesisprep.org
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JOB SUMMARY:
Middle School Coach will lead student athletes in team competition by coaching players in their development of individual and team skills, as well as development into Christian leaders themselves. Genesis Prep Academy desires Athletics to be a highly visible platform for the exhibition of Christian character. Our teams play to win, but more importantly to glorify God. We are committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, family and teamwork; not criticism, individualism, or perfectionism.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Accepts and supports GPA’s Statement of Faith
- All coaches must meet requirements set out by IHSAA under Rule 7, 3-1 thru 3-4
- Must be at least 21 years of age, High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Must have knowledge of the game and experience playing
- Coaching experience is preferred
- Strong Leadership skills, including interpersonal and social skills
- Strong Organizational skills and self motivation
- Ability to teach, mentor, motivate and bring out the best in each student athlete
- Ability to receive and seek counsel