Orangewood Christian School

OCS is located in Maitland, Florida (just north of Orlando) and is a ministry of Orangewood Presbyterian Church (PCA) with over 700 students in grades K4–12.

OCS is a Christian college preparatory school offering the highest level of academic achievement. We are mindful that all of our students are God’s covenant children and we strive to help them maximize their God-given gifts and abilities for His glory.

Our teachers, faithful and dedicated to Jesus Christ, have been chosen for their qualifications, character and professional standing. Serving together in partnership with our parents, we are committed to the education, care, and guidance of our students. Our earnest desire is that God will use the school to produce young men and women who know and love God and want to live a life that glorifies Him moment by moment.

OCS offers a wide range of extracurricular programs that have earned our school an outstanding reputation in the community. From sports to fine arts and clubs, the commitment of faculty, coaches, players, thespians, musicians and artists produce numerous awards each year.

We encourage you to visit our school and meet with our students, parents, and faculty. Our doors are always open! We are confident that once you step through our doors you will want to become a part of our OCS family.

News

Orangewood students qualify for national eCYBERMISSION

June 2019

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.

Orangewood joins Mu Alpha Theta math society

April 2018

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

Orangewood Christian walks for a well

December 2017

Collectively, students walked the equivalent of 422 miles, raising enough money to build two wells in Ghana.

Orangewood students speak at national STEM Forum

October 2017

Former eCybermission competitors spoke to a gathering of science educators and administrators from all over the country on the power of STEM education.

Orangewood students excel on AP exams

October 2017

Orangewood Christian School recently administered 71 AP exams. As in past years, OCS students’ performance was well above the national average. Highlights from this year include:

76% pass rate overall (state of Florida averages 51% and the national average is 57%)
100% pass rate in Studio Art, European History, and Calculus AB (scoring 3 or higher)
84% pass rate in English Literature and United States History (scoring 3 or higher)

Orangewood pursues gifted certification training

October 2017

For the next two years, Orangewood will offer its teachers professional development towards gifted endorsements for our K4–12th grade teachers and administrators.

School’s Job Opportunities

Posted November 6th, 2019

7-9 Student Advisor

Orangewood Christian School is seeking an experienced (1 or more years) Student Advisor to work with students in grades 7-9. The Student Advisor is expected to promote student success, and respond to identified student needs by addressing academic, career, and personal/social development for students. To these ends, we will increase our reach and accessibility through the aid of digital technology and online media. The role serves grades 7-9 helping students in middle school and through the first-year transition to high school.

Our guidance staff is building Christian Community within and beyond the school and is active in a church community. They serve as Christian role models to students, parents and staff. The Student Advisor is responsible for support of the students and families in those grade levels as well as administrative support as needed.

Please visit our website for more information: http://www.orangewoodchristian.org/about-us/employment.cfm

Posted January 28th, 2019

Upper School Principal

Orangewood seeks an Upper School Principal to lead its administration, faculty and staff for grades 7-12.

The principal reports directly to the Head of School, is a member of the senior leadership team, and leads all operations of the upper school including administrative, curricular, guidance and educational services, spiritual formation, and international student offerings. The principal works closely, and in conjunction with, other members of the leadership team, faculty, staff, volunteers, students, parents, alumni, and school community to advance the mission of the school.

The principal is responsible for monitoring student academic performance and supervising the student support teams. He/she must possess the ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and parents, both orally and in writing. Orangewood principals are building Christian community within and beyond the school, and are active in the Orangewood community and serving as Christian role models to students, parents and staff.

Please visit http://www.orangewoodchristian.org/about-us/employment.cfm for more information.

Requirements

Education Requirement: Master’s Degree
Years of Experience: 5 years of successful experience in academic leadership, preferably at the secondary school or higher education level. 3+ years classroom teaching experience preferred
Licenses or Certifications: Hold a state certification, or is certifiable in the State of Florida

For more information about this role, please visit our website: http://www.orangewoodchristian.org/about-us/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

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