Orangewood Christian School

Orangewood Christian School 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’s high school choir virtually covers Elton John classic

April 2020

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!

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.

Staff & Students

School Head
Allyn Williams

Full-time Faculty & Administration
79

Part-time Faculty & Administration
5

Support Staff
28

Enrollment

K3-K4 9

K5 45

Grades 1-5 212

Grades 6-8 172

Grades 9-12 231

Enrollment totals include
these special programs:

McKay Students 58

Fla Corporate Tax Students 96

Job Opportunities

Posted March 23rd, 2021

Middle School Earth Science Teacher

Orangewood Christian School is seeking a middle school Earth Science
teacher. Science teaching experience is 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

Requirements

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
Years of Experience: 3-5
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

Posted February 4th, 2021

Upper School Assistant Principal

Summary: 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 continuing to grow it by implementing the Essential Functions listed below.

Essential Functions

Staff Leadership
• Responsible for interviewing and screening candidates for middle school teaching positions
• Responsible for making recommendations with regard to the hiring and retention of teachers
• Responsible for making recommendations with regard to the hiring and evaluation of non-instructional staff
• 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 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 Educational Services program
• Support Fine Arts program
• Support 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
• Responsible for every phase of the middle school program
• 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

Posted January 22nd, 2021

Lower School Teacher

Orangewood Christian School is seeking a Lower school teacher. 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 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. The employee is responsible for continuing education and completing certification requirements.

Requirements

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Years of Experience: 2 plus years of subject matter experience
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

Posted February 12th, 2020

Middle School English Teacher

Orangewood Christian School is seeking a Middle School English Teacher. English 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.

Requirements

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 performanceevaluating 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. The employee is responsible for continuing education and completing certification requirements.

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

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