O rangewood Christian School is located in Maitland, Florida (just north of Orlando) and is a ministry of Orangewood Presbyterian Church (PCA ) with nearly 900 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.
Orangewood opens new Lower School facilities, gymnasium
August 2022
Orangewood Christian has completed the construction of its 35,000 sq. feet two-story academic building and its second competition-sized gymnasium.
The school welcomed families to campus on August 8th for an Open House followed by the first day of school on August 10th.
Orangewood Christian building new facilities
February 2022
Orangewood is in the process of constructing a new 35,000 sq. foot facility on its lower campus, which serves grades K4-6th. New facilities will include a two-story academic building and gym.
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!
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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.
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High school students can deepen their interest in mathematics and enter the Society’s national contests.
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Collectively, students walked the equivalent of 422 miles, raising enough money to build two wells in Ghana.
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Former eCybermission competitors spoke to a gathering of science educators and administrators from all over the country on the power of STEM education.
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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)
For the next two years, Orangewood will offer its teachers professional development towards gifted endorsements for our K4–12th grade teachers and administrators.
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Campuses
Main Office / Upper School
Lower School
Staff & Students
School Head Allyn Williams
Full-time Faculty & Administration 98
Part-time Faculty & Administration 7
Support Staff 26
837
25
Enrollment
K3-K4
25
K5
45
Grades 1-5 287
Grades 6-8 244
Grades 9-12 261
Enrollment totals include
Fla Corporate Tax Students
76
Posted
April 26th, 2022
High School Science Teacher
Orangewood Christian School is seeking an experienced Science Teacher for High School level courses. 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; 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.
Requirements
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
Posted
April 25th, 2022
High School English Teacher
Orangewood Christian School is seeking an experienced English Teacher for High School-level courses. 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 learningOCS teachers are expected to make meaningful connections between faith and learning in the classroom. Employees are responsible for continuing education and completing certification requirements.
Requirements
Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English or English Education
Posted
March 29th, 2022
HS Part-Time Spanish Teacher
Orangewood Christian School is seeking an experienced Part-Time Spanish Teacher for High School level courses. 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; 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.
Requirements
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Posted
March 29th, 2022
Upper School Math Teacher
Orangewood Christian School is seeking an experienced Math Teacher for Upper School level courses. 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; 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.
Requirements
• Teach Math at the upper school level. Possible levels of instruction:
– Pre-Algebra
– Algebra II
– Algebra I
– Geometry
– Other upper level math courses
Posted
February 22nd, 2022
6th Grade Science Teacher
Orangewood Christian School is seeking a 6th Grade Science Teacher. Science teaching experience is preferred.
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:
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.
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
Posted
February 14th, 2022
High School World Language Teacher (Latin, ASL, French, or Chinese)
Orangewood Christian School is seeking an experienced World Languages Teacher for middle and high school level courses.
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:
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
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.
Employees are responsible for continuing education and completing certification requirements.
Posted
January 22nd, 2021
Lower School Teacher
Our teachers are building Christian Community within and beyond the school, are active in a church community, and serve as Christian role models to students, parents and staff.
They 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
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 behavioral or academic problems and organizing classroom materials for efficient learning.
OCS teachers are expected to make meaningful connections between faith and learning in the classroom. They are is responsible for continuing education and completing certification requirements.
Requirements
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degreeYears of Experience: 2+ years of subject-matter experienceLicenses or Certifications: Holds or is in the process of earning a Florida Educator Certificate
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