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In a special session, the Florida House and Senate unanimously backed bills enabling tens of thousands more students to receive scholarships.

HB 1 eliminates financial eligibility restrictions and the current enrollment caps for the state scholarship programs. The bill enables school choice for every child in the state.

Republican lawmakers support a transformational expansion of Florida’s “voucher” programs. Arizona, Iowa and Utah have already done so.

For the fourth year in a row, Niche.com has ranked Westminster Academy as the best Christian high school in Broward County, bestowing the school an A+ overall rating.

On his first day in office, Manny Diaz, Jr., Florida’s new Education Commissioner, convened a video meeting with school choice advocates.

The $19m Pentecost Athletic Center — named after the project’s largest benefactor — includes several courts for basketball, volleyball and wrestling, along with a multi-purpose field for soccer and football.

Senate Bill 52 and House Bill 1159 especially benefit economically disadvantaged students, who rely on state school choice scholarship programs to attend private schools.

House Bill 7045 widens eligibility and maximizes parental choice in K-12 scholarship programs, separately targeting both both low-income and uniquely-abled students and increasing scholarship awards from 95% to 100%.

The $28.5m state scholarship program would serve as a “gateway to college for so many students,” said Dr. Adam Gaffey of Robert F. Monroe Day School in Quincy.

The Federal Government has allocated $213m in emergency services / relief funds for Florida’s non-public schools, to be released under an expedited timeline.

The proposed bill would streamline Florida’s scholarship programs and allow flexible spending options.

Florida policy continues to trend towards school choice as a way of leveling persistent gaps in resources.

For their first High School Choir remote assignment, Orangewood Christian School students recorded Elton John & Bernie Taupin’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”. And it’s awesome!

The maximum enrollment growth for Family Empowerment Scholarships will jump from 7,000 to 28,000 students.

The Florida House has increased teacher salaries by $150 million more than what the Senate proposed — and almost $50m more than Governor Ron DeSantis requested.

One bill raises teachers’ salaries over three years; another wraps early learning programs within the DoE.

The salary increase proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis applies only to public school teachers, but may have a ripple effect on private school salaries.

Private school enrollment has been rising in Florida for a whole decade, with the most dramatic increase — 22,525 students — occurring between 2015/16 and 2016/17.

For Hurricane Irma in 2017, Orange County distributed no fewer than 123,000 sandbags. This team of 9th-graders tested various bags for cost-efficiency, biodegradability, durability and practicality.

The Governor signed the bill in Jerusalem whilst leading a visit to Israel with other officials. It marks the first time in Florida’s history that a law has been enacted on foreign soil.

Action is needed today to restore dual-enrollment access to non-public-school students.

The Family Empowerment Scholarship would be available for about 28,000 students in the next school year.

Senate Democrats attempted unsuccessfully to remove the section in a school safety bill that would potentially arm teachers; the vote went along party lines.

Defeating Seffner Christian, WA’s Men’s Varsity Basketball Team won an historic third consecutive FHSAA Class 4A Basketball State Championship.

High school students can deepen their interest in mathematics and enter the Society’s national contests.

Member Schools

If you’re a family seeking a Christian school in Florida with nationally recognized accreditation, you found us!

Our member schools are located throughout the Sunshine State, from Pensacola in the panhandle to Miami in the south.


Bethany Christian School
Fort Lauderdale 33316

Located in the Rio Vista neighborhood of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Bethany is well known for offering academic excellence to students—currently approximately 325—in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.

Leading students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ


Bradenton Christian School
Bradenton 34209 / Bradenton 34209

Founded in 1960 and located minutes from the Gulf of Mexico in sunny Bradenton, we currently serve over 840 students Pre-K–12th grade from church-attending families in Manatee County.


Cambridge Christian School
Tampa 33614

For nearly 50 years, the school’s mission has been to provide excellence in academics, athletics and fine arts for the good of our students and the glory of God.

Serving Christ Through Excellence in Academics, Athletics, and Fine Arts

Christ Church Academy
Vero Beach 32960

TOTS is an affordable, early-education enrichment program for 1–4-year-olds set in a loving Christian environment that includes Bible stories, unit lesson themes, crafts, and playtime.


Granada Presbyterian Day School
Miami 33134

Granada Day School is a Christ-centered school offering child care for infants through kindergarten since 1959. It is important to us that the children cherish their school, that school be a familiar place, a home away from home.


Impact Christian Academy
Jacksonville 32225

Doing School Differently!


Kendall Christian School
Miami 33156 / Miami 33156 / Miami 33170

Established in 1973 as a ministry of Kendall Presbyterian Church, we welcome families of all races, national, and ethnic origins. Our small class sizes allow for close relationships between students and teachers.


Maitland Community Preschool
Maitland 32751

An outreach ministry of Orangewood Church, PCA, we serve families from both our church and our local community with part-time programs for children two years of age through Kindergarten.


Orangewood Christian School
Maitland 32751 / Maitland 32751

Located just north of Orlando in Maitland, OCS is a ministry of Orangewood Presbyterian Church (PCA) with over 700 students in grades K–12 and a new $8.5 million expansion to the athletic and high school facilities.

Inspired Learning. Transformed Lives.


Pinewood Christian Academy
Middleburg 32068

Our mission is to partner with covenant Christian families to educate students in grades VPK through 6th to be world-changers for Christ through a rigorous, Christ-centered, Biblically-based school program.

25 years of educating world-changers for Christ


Real Life Christian Academy
Clermont 34711 / Orlando 32816 / Mount Dora 32757

We are a private, independent Christian school for preschool through high school students located in the beautiful community of Clermont, Florida.

Redeemer Christian School
Ocala 34476

Located on 52 acres, we emphasize Christian world and life view in all aspects of our educational program. Redeemer serves approximately 275 students from K3 through 11th grade; academic rigor and college preparation remain the focus of middle and high school classes.

Christ in all things


Seven Rivers Christian School
Lecanto 34461

Seven Rivers Christian School exists in partnership with families to shape the hearts and minds of children with a distinctly biblical program of academic rigor, artistic beauty, and athletic competition.


Spanish River Christian School
Boca Raton 33431

SRCS has a 30-year tradition in Boca Raton of high academic standards with accelerated curriculum, advanced technology, and athletics and fine arts programs. We develop a desire in children to study God’s word and apply the Scriptures to their daily lives.


Summit Christian School
Fort Myers 33908

An Excellent Education Rooted in God’s Word


Sunlight Christian Academy
Port St. Lucie 34986 / Lake Worth 33460 / Winter Garden 34787

Every child at Sunlight Christian Academy is a unique and important bearer of God’s image. We maintain an individual academic profile for every child that charts his/her learning in each area of our curriculum, and our flexible weekly schedule also reflects our commitment to individualized instruction.


Tampa Bay Christian Academy
Tampa 33604 / Tampa 33604

Tampa Bay Christian Academy of Florida is educating for eternity by seeking to nurture the spirit, mind, and body of the international and culturally diverse Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade student population through a Christ-centered, developmentally appropriate and safe educational environment.

Educating the mind, engaging the heart, and empowering students to change their world.


Westminster Academy
Fort Lauderdale 33308 / Fort Lauderdale 33309

Since 1971, Westminster Academy has been a Christ-centered, biblically-based college preparatory school dedicated to equipping covenant students to excel by using their gifts and talents for God’s glory. In 2014 the Lower School earned National Blue Ribbon School recognition as a 2014 Exemplary High Performing School.

Devoted to Christ • Dedicated to Excellence

CSF for Transformational Education

Transformational Education embraces the Gospel as a way of life—a way of thinking, a way of doing ethics, a way of making choices—so that it cannot be segregated out from any other part of life and/or be compartmentalized.

Christian Schools of Florida supports, encourages and accredits Christian early childhood, elementary, and secondary schools in the State of Florida that endorse Transformational Education.

CSF staff and Executive Committee members are credentialed and professional educators experienced in school leadership and accreditation protocols.

We co-accredit with other agencies and have agreements with organizations whose standards we respect and trust.

Member schools enjoy associate, accredited or collaborative status.

CSF for School Accreditation

Accreditation instills new life in a school, fostering a greater awareness among faculty, staff and board members.

“If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.”
—John 5:31

CSF accreditation is an ongoing five-year process for school effectiveness and improvement.

Schools accredited elsewhere can also be accredited by CSF, but must be in compliance with the standards of both agencies.

Accreditation by CSF exempts early childhood programs from state licensing.

Strands & Standards

  1. #1. Clear Purpose
  2. #2. School Effectiveness & Improvement
  3. #3. Leadership & Governance
  4. #4. Teaching & Learning
  5. #5. Assessment
  6. #6. Documenting Resources & Systems
  7. #7. Early Childhood

Job Opportunities

Elementary School Science Teacher
Spanish River Christian School

Spanish River Christian School is seeking a qualified Elementary Science Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Grades K-5 Science will be taught in a new state-of-the-art STEM lab.
For over forty years, Spanish River Christian School has maintained high academic standards while leading and nurturing our preschool through 8th grade students in their Christian faith.
Located on twenty-five acres in Boca Raton, FL, Spanish River Christian is a ministry of Spanish River Presbyterian Church.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, a strong walk with the Lord, and be state certified or eligible for certification with expertise in their teaching assignment. Current certification in this state in the subject area or grade level for which the teacher is hired is preferred.

Salary

Based on experience

Headmaster or Office Administrator for an application, 561-994-5006


http://spanishriverchristianschool.com/
2400 Yamato Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Phone: (561) 994-5006
Fax: (561) 994-1160

6th/7th Grade Math Teacher
Orangewood Christian School

Summary: Orangewood Christian School is seeking a 6th/7th Grade Math Teacher. Middle School Math teaching experience is preferred but not required. Our teachers are building Christian Community within and beyond the school, are active in a church community and serving as Christian role models to students, parents and staff. Teachers are expected to keep abreast of current trends and assist their respective departments with long-term goal planning for the program and developing both short and long term instructional objectives. Teachers must have strong instructional and classroom management skills, including but not limited to: use of various teaching strategies and resources to actively engage students in learning; adjusting curriculum as appropriate; posting lesson plans on RenWeb; evaluating handouts and testing materials against student performance; evaluating students and providing opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery; grading and returning student work in a timely manner; enforcing school discipline policies in a consistent and loving manner; promptly notifying parents and administration of behavioral or academic concerns and organizing classroom materials for efficient learning. OCS teachers are expected to make meaningful connections between faith and learning in the classroom.

Essential Function:
● Teach and instruct 6th and 7th grade mathematics.
● Review, analyze and evaluate individual student progress in order to design instructional programs to meet individual needs.
● Counsel and confer with parents and school regarding pupil progress.
● Create projects designed to enhance lessons.
● Use technology to supplement instruction including proficiency in Apple products.
● Strong interpersonal communication skills desired.
● Be detail oriented and organized.
● Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Supplemental Function:
*Attend staff meetings, as announced weekly.
*Participate in assigned school duties.
*Offer free math tutoring for students who have been identified with skill deficits.

Requirements

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
Years of Experience: 2+
Licenses or Certifications: Holds or is in the process of earning a Florida Educator Certificate

For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.orangewoodchristian.org/about/employment.cfm


http://www.ocsrams.org
1300 West Maitland Boulevard
Maitland, FL 32751
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Phone: (407) 339-0223
Fax: (407) 339-4148

Lower School STEM Teacher
Orangewood Christian School

Summary: The Lower School STEM Teacher will create a dynamic STEM learning experience for students in grades K4 – 6th grades. Our teachers are building Christian Community within and beyond the school, are active in a church community and serving as Christian role models to students, parents, and staff. Teachers are expected to keep abreast of current trends and assist their respective departments with long-term goal planning for the program, developing both short- and long-term instructional objectives. Teachers must have strong Instructional and Classroom Management skills, including but not limited to: use of various teaching strategies and resources to actively engage students in learning; adjusting curriculum as appropriate; posting lesson plans on RenWeb; creating and documenting a curriculum in Atlas, evaluating handouts and testing materials against student performance; evaluating students and providing opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery; quickly grading and returning student work; enforcing school discipline policies in a consistent and loving manner; promptly notifying parents and administration of any behavioral or academic problems and organizing classroom and materials for efficient learning. OCS teachers are expected to make meaningful connections between faith and learning in the classroom. Employee is responsible for continuing education and completing certification requirements.

Essential Function:
• Serve as the department chair of LS science
• Keep inventory of science materials and dates for reordering.
• Provide background information and baseline research for students prior to beginning a project.
• Build relationships with field experts.
• Coordinate guest speakers to relate to real-world experiences and field experts.
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing.
• Able to develop ideas that align with classroom objectives stretching student/ teachers in developing beyond textbook learning in problem solving, analysis and critical thinking through hands on activities. 
• Develop an excitement for learning about God’s world by seeing the character traits of God through the order of the universe, His faithfulness in His creation and His magnificent creative abilities.
• Able to enhance students/teachers learning in scientific methods teaching them to research, problem solve, experiment, record and analyze findings, then communicating to others.
• Commitment to collaboration and teaming with effectiveness in working within a professional learning community.
• Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate and multiple assessment, instruction and evaluation techniques.
• A clear understanding of the integrated relationship of the STEM components (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
• A need for a biblical perspective of creativity in the area of research and design with respect to math and science content and process.
• Daily schedule will include classroom instruction on an elective schedule for grades K4 – 6th grade.

Supplemental Function:
• Successful ability to manage students in a lab setting.
• Passionate individual who can facilitate hands on learning activities to encourage students in design thinking and engineering.
• Igniting student interest in learning and helping them develop the 21st century skills they need to be confident.

Requirements

• Experience in delivering professional development to teachers.
• Deep understanding of student learning theory, brain-based learning, and differentiated instruction.
• Deep understanding of math and science.
• Able to teach: Robotics, LEGO, STEM, Coding, Technology
• Able to assess needs of Lower School for STEM learning and adjust appropriately.

For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.orangewoodchristian.org/about/employment.cfm


http://www.ocsrams.org
1300 West Maitland Boulevard
Maitland, FL 32751
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Phone: (407) 339-0223
Fax: (407) 339-4148

Preschool Teachers and Assistants
Sunlight Christian Academy

Our new location, Sunlight Christian Academy of Winter Garden, is seeking experienced preschool teachers and assistants. We plan to open our doors in January of 2024 and are seeking enthusiastic staff members to build a spiritual and academic foundation centered on Christ’s love for the children and families of Winter Garden community.

Requirements

Lead Teachers – Staff Credential Required, AA/BA in Early Childhood or related field preferred.
Assistants – 45 DCF Hours, experience working with children in a church, school or home environment

Salary

Lead Teachers – starting salary between $32K-38K, based on experience and qualifications.
Assistants – starting hourly rate $12-$16, based on experience and qualifications.

Please email a brief testimony and resume to lsierra@scawg.org. Reference the CSF Website in your email.


http://www.sunca.org
477 Cashmere Boulevard
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
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Phone: (772) 446-7363
Fax: (772) 879-4643

Upper School Assistant Principal
Orangewood Christian School

Our Principals are building Christian Community within and beyond the school, are active in a church community, and serving as Christian role models to students, parents, and staff.

The primarily role of this position will be to focus on the Middle School and continue to grow it by implementing the following Essential Functions:

Staff Leadership

  • Be responsible for interviewing and screening candidates for middle school teaching positions
  • Be responsible for making recommendations with regard to the hiring and retention of teachers
  • Be responsible for making recommendations with regard to the hiring and evaluation of non-instructional staff
  • Be responsible for spiritual formation and mentoring of teachers
  • Supervise and evaluate teachers
  • Encourage teachers’ professional growth
  • Keep professional development and personnel records
  • Build positive morale and school climate
  • Conduct orientation program for new staff
  • Plan professional development activities
  • Conduct middle school staff meetings
  • Support teachers in classroom management and student discipline
  • Mediate parent-teacher conflicts.

Community Leadership

  • Provide parent education programs
  • Be available for parent conferences before, during and after school as needed
  • Be available for phone conferences in the evening
  • Develop programs to inform the parents about the school programs and goals
  • Coordinate activities and support the PTF
  • Attend and encourage participation in co-curricular activities.

Instructional Leadership

  • Encourage academic excellence throughout the middle school program
  • Oversee the curriculum: cooperate with lower and upper school principals in supervising the scope and sequence of academic program, ensuring vertical integration across schools
  • Supervise achievement testing and analyze results
  • Supervise the evaluation of students and the reports to parents
  • Create and annually update the faculty handbook
  • Promote the integration of technology in school programs and curriculum.

Student Leadership

  • Define Christian behavior standards for students
  • Plan and coordinate middle school events, including annual retreat
  • Supervise the application process and oversee screening of new students
  • Mediate students’ conflicts
  • Mediate student-teacher-parent conflicts
  • Implement discipline procedures for serious infractions
  • Monitor students’ academic progress
  • Support the Educational Services program
  • Support the Fine Arts program
  • Support the Athletic program
  • Grow student leadership roles / mentor student leaders.

Parent Leadership

  • Supervise the application and orientation process for new families
  • Encourage parents to fulfill the covenant mandate
  • Encourage parental involvement in the operation of the school
  • Communicate regularly with parents through personal phone calls, email, RenWeb, or mailings
  • Provide support to parents dealing with family or educational problems through individual counseling for minor issues
  • Make referrals to appropriate professionals in the community to parents dealing with significant family or educational problems.

Managerial Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for every phase of the middle school program
  • Be responsible to report to the Upper School Principal on a regular basis and to the School Committee on a monthly basis on matters pertaining to the middle school program
  • Ensure safe and efficient daily operations
  • Supervise middle school records—enrollment, attendance, and discipline
  • Implement the safety procedures described in the Crisis Management Plan and ensure compliance with state and local regulations
  • Manage Middle School physical plant: report need for room repairs, upgrades, replacement of furniture, carpeting, etc.

Professional Development

  • Attend educational conferences and participate in in-service activities to maintain professional growth
  • Keep current in scholarship on teaching, the purpose of Christian education, and curriculum
  • Maintain teachable and coachable attitude
  • Work constructively with colleagues by contributing ideas and listening to the ideas of others.

For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.orangewoodchristian.org/about/employment.cfm


http://www.ocsrams.org
1300 West Maitland Boulevard
Maitland, FL 32751
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Phone: (407) 339-0223
Fax: (407) 339-4148

Middle School Teacher, Sixth Grade Science
Spanish River Christian School

Spanish River Christian School is seeking a qualified Middle School Teacher for Science for the 2023-24 school year.

For 40 years, Spanish River Christian School has maintained high academic standards while leading and nurturing our preschool through 8th grade students in their Christian faith.

Located in Boca Raton, FL, Spanish River Christian is a ministry of Spanish River Presbyterian Church.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must have a strong walk with the Lord along with teacher certification. Current certification in this state in the subject area or grade level for which the teacher is hired is preferred.

Salary

Based on experience

Headmaster, jzecca@spanishriver.com; (561)994-5006 ×225


http://spanishriverchristianschool.com/
2400 Yamato Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Phone: (561) 994-5006
Fax: (561) 994-1160

High School Science Teacher
Seven Rivers Christian School

Seven Rivers Christian School is an academically rigorous school searching for a high school Science teacher.

Requirements

Candidates must be passionate about Jesus, Science, and students—and passionate to become part of an extraordinary, Christ-filled school and church community. 

Salary

Salary is commensurate with degree and experience.

 Submit inquiries and/or resumes to sjackson@sevenrivers.org


http://www.sevenriverscs.org
4221 W. Gulf to Lake Highway
Lecanto, FL 34461
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Phone: (352) 746-5696
Fax: (352) 746-5520

Director of Spiritual Life
Orangewood Christian School

Serving on Orangewood Christian School’s senior leadership team, the Director of Spiritual Life is responsible for the planning, care, and discipleship of faculty, staff, and students. This role provides leadership, teaching, training, and plan development for the school community.
The Director must exhibit energy, creativity, and enthusiasm for the development of Biblical studies and the spiritual formation of students that align with the mission and values of Orangewood. The Director must be able to think and act strategically, be able to lead cross- functional teams, and effectively operate across all Orangewood Church ministries. The Director must demonstrate leadership and an ability to execute with a solid understanding of students and their families.
The Director must be an active member of Orangewood Church.

Requirements

Education
• A bachelor’s degree in education, education leadership, divinity / theology, ministry, or a related field; an advanced degree preferred.
Desired Experience
• 10+ years’ experience providing Christian education, school leadership, administration of student-targeted programs with substantial experience in an educational environment, or successful student ministry experience preferred.
• Ordained officer of the PCA, a plus
• Demonstrates a genuine love, care, and healthy rapport with Orangewood staff,
students, and families.
• Exercises initiative, operates as a self-starter, and can work autonomously in a fast-
paced Christian education environment.
• Drives continual self-growth and development through relationships, activity,
conferences, reading, and exchanges of ideas with others.

For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.orangewoodchristian.org/about/employment.cfm


http://www.ocsrams.org
1300 West Maitland Boulevard
Maitland, FL 32751
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: (407) 339-0223
Fax: (407) 339-4148

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